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Types Of Damages You Can Seek In Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawsuits

Every day, there are hundreds of accidents across the United States. Some people are aware of their legal rights, while others are not. If you decide to file a personal injury claim against the party responsible for causing the accident, consult with the Pittsburgh personal injury attorneys at the Stewart, Murray and Associates Law Group and find out how much you can obtain and what you have to do to file a successful personal injury claim today.

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Types Of Damages You Can Seek In Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawsuits

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  1. TYPES OF DAMAGES YOU CAN SEEK IN PENNSYLVANIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS

  2. Every day, there are hundreds of accidents across the United States. Some people are aware of their legal rights, while others are not. If you want to learn more about your legal rights and receive a free case evaluation, feel free to contact personal injury lawyers in Pittsburgh. If you decide to file a personal injury claim against the party responsible for causing the accident, here are some of the damages that you can seek.

  3. ● Pain and suffering ● Loss of enjoyment of life ● Disfigurement ● Humiliation and embarrassment Two Types Of Damages 1. Economic Damages Economic damages are those that can be easily calculated, such as: ● Medical expenses ● Loss of Income ● Property damage (repair and replacement costs) 2.Non-Economic Damages Non-economic damages include:

  4. Medical Expenses From the initial moment of the injury and until you are fully healed, you will require medical attention, which includes: ❖ Medication and painkillers ❖ Surgeries ❖ Prescription drugs ❖ Walking aid ❖ Doctor’s fees ❖ Hospital fees ❖ Ambulance fees

  5. Loss of Income If your injury or condition prevents you from working or going to work, you will lose your income and a potential promotion or a new job position. Almost everything you lose can be recovered if your claim is successful.

  6. Important Factors That Can Influence the Claim When determining damages, the following factors are taken into consideration: ❖ The age of the injured party ❖ The gravity of the injuries ❖ Type of injuries (short term or permanent) ❖ How the injuries affect the injured party’s ability to perform everyday actions ❖ The type of medical treatment (and the duration) ❖ Nature and the duration of the pain (physical, mental anguish)

  7. Hire An Attorney Consult with the Pittsburgh personal injury attorneys at the Stewart, Murray and Associates Law Group and find out how much you can obtain and what you have to do to file a successful personal injury claim today.

  8. 114 Smithfield Street,Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Address Contact Detai ls Phone No 412-744-8341 https://www.smalawgroup.com/con tact/ Website

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