Hartford Personal Injury Lawyers

What Damages Can Be Recovered?

The purpose of filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit is to recover monetary compensation for economic and non-economic losses incurred due to another’s negligent or wrongful conduct. Collectively, these losses are referred to as “damages,” and they can be both financial and intangible in nature.

While every case is unique, many individuals who file personal injury claims are able to recover compensation for the following damages:

• Medical Expenses: You can seek compensation for any medical expenses associated with your injury, including emergency medical care costs, hospital and ambulance fees, medical treatments, rehabilitation, medication, medical equipment/devices, and ongoing and future care costs.
• Lost Wages: If you lose income or miss out on wages because you are unable to work due to your injuries, you can seek compensation for these losses. Depending on your case, you may also be able to seek compensation for future lost wages and other employment-related losses, such as lost benefits.
• Pain and Suffering: In addition to economic losses (those with specific dollar values), you can seek compensation for non-economic damages, including physical pain and emotional suffering associated with the accident/your injuries. Other non-economic damages may include trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), inconvenience, disfigurement, and related hardships.
• Disability: If your injuries are so severe, you become partially or totally disabled, you can seek compensation for related losses. This includes lost future earnings you would have reasonably earned if you are unable to work or unable to work at full capacity because of your injuries, as well as lost or reduced earning ability.
• Miscellaneous Losses: Often, injured accident victims suffer an array of miscellaneous damages, such as costs associated with in-home assistance and care, modifications to a home to accommodate injuries/disabilities, counseling services and therapy, and more. You may be able to recover for these damages in your personal injury claim or lawsuit.
• Punitive Damages: Also known as exemplary damages, punitive damages are different from compensatory damages in that they are not meant to compensate victims for specific losses resulting from their injuries but, rather, are intended to punish at-fault parties. Punitive damages are available when the defendant acted with egregious negligence or wanton/willful disregard for the safety or others.

At RisCassi & Davis, P.C., our Hartford personal injury attorneys can help you understand which damages apply in your unique case. We are happy to discuss your legal rights and options during a free, confidential consultation.

How an Attorney from RisCassi & Davis, P.C. Can Help

We are proud to be one of Connecticut’s most highly recognized and respected personal injury law firms. Our personal injury lawyers in Hartford are prepared to assist you with any type of personal injury claim or related matter.

We routinely assist clients in Hartford and the surrounding areas with cases involving:

No matter how complex your case may be, our attorneys can help. While you are not required by law to hire a personal injury lawyer for your case, having an experienced legal team by your side can make all the difference in both the process and the outcome. When you choose RisCassi & Davis, P.C., we will handle every detail—from investigating your claim and gathering evidence to dealing with the insurance company and negotiating a settlement to taking your case to trial if necessary. We handle everything so you can focus on what matters most: healing.