In Pennsylvania, then three types of personal injury damages are often grouped into these categories: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. The total value of these three groups is typically the maximum compensation you may receive for your claim. As personal injury lawyers, we are often asked questions about damages. “Damages” are the losses you suffered in a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or another type of...
Drivers are not always at fault in pedestrian accidents. If a pedestrian does something that is reckless, such as running in the middle of a highway, then the motorist may not be at fault for any collision between their vehicle and that pedestrian. However, there are many circumstances under which a driver may be at fault for a pedestrian accident. If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian by the driver of a motor vehicle, then you may be able...
There is no average settlement for a personal injury because every person and injury is different. The settlement you can recover depends on the details of your case. What caused your injury to occur and the costs associated with your injury are important to any possible settlement. Compensation may include awards for damages such as your medical costs, time missed from work, and pain and suffering. Wrongful death cases may include awards for funeral...
Almost every personal injury claim in the Pittsburgh area includes pain and suffering. The mental or emotional effect that an injury can have on your present and future qualifies as pain and suffering. At the simplest level, this includes the pain that accompanies injuries such as broken bones, concussions, spinal cord injuries, or burns. It is a rare personal injury that does not involve some level of pain. In addition, pain and suffering can describe...
Bodily injury and personal injury have similar meanings but different uses and connotations. The term “bodily injury” refers only to physical pain or impairment, while “personal injury” refers to both physical and mental injuries. This article will provide more details about what the difference is between bodily injury and personal injury, and what your legal rights are in each case.
