Injured in Ohio? What Damages Can You Claim?

The injuries sustained in an accident caused by someone’s recklessness or negligence can be life-altering. Whether it was a car accident, a collision with a large truck, medical malpractice, or an accident on someone’s property, do not delay in seeking skilled legal counsel.

Ohio law gives you the right to recover financial compensation from the negligent party whose actions caused you harm. But failing to act fast can make your case a lot harder. Evidence can disappear, and Ohio’s statute of limitations only grants you two years to file a claim for personal injury. Contact an experienced lawyer do learn about the various personal injury damages that you can recover after being hurt through no fault of your own.

As a premium personal injury firm in Ohio, Kisling, Nestico & Redick can provide aggressive, knowledgeable, and effective representation. We know what it takes to help injury victims and how to recover the damages you deserve.

Call us today at 1-800-HURT-NOW to set up a free, no-risk consultation.

Economic Damages for Your Accident

Any number of terrible accidents can cause life-altering injuries or even death. Demonstrating the losses you endured is an essential part of a personal injury claim when seeking a recovery from a negligent party.

The first step is to show the extent of the harm done in specific dollar amounts. These amounts are often called economic or special damages.

Building a case generally starts with outlining the economic damages incurred through the reckless and careless actions of the other person.
Some examples of the evidence used to demonstrate economic damages are:

• Medical bills – The emergency and ongoing medical care that you need can be very expensive, and your lawyer can seek damages from the negligent party for these costs. These costs can be shown by reviewing your past medical bills as well as asking doctors about future medical attention you may need.
• Lost wages – You might not be able to return to work for a long time after your injury, and earning a living can be very difficult. Economic damages can include lost wages as well as lost future earning potential.
• Property damage – A negligent person can cause extensive damage to your car, house, or other personal property.

General Damages in an Injury Claim

Damages after an accident usually go much further than lost wages, medical bills, and property losses. An accident can turn your life upside down, and it may be very difficult to do things you once took for granted.
The negligent person should also be responsible for all of these damages. General damages are the non-economic losses that an accident victim suffers. These can be a little more difficult to calculate. However, a skilled and compassionate lawyer will understand that they are very important to you and your recovery.

These are not like economic damages where your lawyer can show the court your medical bills or lost wages. General damages can instead be proven in court by illustrating how the negligent party’s actions changed your life and caused particular harm.

General damages include:

• Pain and suffering – A terrible physical accident will bring about a great deal of physical pain in addition to high medical bills. This must be noted when seeking to recover compensation from the other party.
• Lowered quality of life – Your injuries may make it impossible to enjoy activities that you once took for granted. Showing how your life has been altered can help demonstrate the compensation that you deserve.
• Physical disfigurement – Medical procedures may not be able to undo disfigurement that you sustained in a terrible accident. The other party may need to pay you specific damages for this.

Certain Cases Allow for Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are very different than economic and general damages. Economic and general damages are there to compensate an injured person for harm that they sustained.

Punitive damages are additional compensation that may be allowed by the courts in certain cases. These damages will only come into play in cases where the party who must pay acted in an especially disturbing manner.

For example, a company might be considered negligent if it released harmful pollutants into the environment which caused innocent people to get sick. The court could not only find this company liable for the victims’ economic and general damages. The court may also find that their actions were so serious that they need to pay additional damages as a form of punishment. Punitive damages serve as a warning to others, but they are rare and not found in many negligence lawsuits.

KNR Can Help Recover Damages After an Injury

Negligent and careless individuals cause harm to innocent people every day in Ohio. You can be suddenly hurt through no fault of your own, and life can become very difficult for you and your family.

Do not hesitate to speak to a skilled Ohio personal injury lawyer at KNR. Our state’s statute of limitations law might prohibit you from collecting personal injury damages if you wait too long to act. We have extensive experience representing injury victims, and we know how to demonstrate all of the damages that you deserve as you seek to return your life to normal.

Contact Kisling, Nestico & Redick to discuss your case. We know how important it is for you to recover financially after being hurt by no fault of your own. That’s why we don’t charge up-front fees and are only paid when you recover compensation.

Call 1-800-HURT-NOW to set up a free, no-risk consultation.