If you get injured in a car accident, you may be interested in seeking financial compensation from the other driver. You believe that they caused the crash, so the bills and other damages that you’re facing wouldn’t exist without them.
Naturally, the place to start with this type of compensation is often with medical bills. Even if it’s something simple like a broken arm, you could be facing substantial bills that you did not anticipate. For more serious injuries, spinal cord injuries, you could be looking at hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. But what other compensation do you need to consider beyond this?
Changes to your income
First of all, consider how the accident affects your income. If you had to miss time at work while you were in the hospital, you’ve lost wages and you may deserve compensation. If you’ve suffered a serious injury, you may have a reduced earning potential or reduced earning capacity. Your injuries mean that you won’t earn as much in your life as you would have otherwise, so you can sometimes get compensation for long-term income changes.
Ongoing medical costs
Speaking of long-term issues, you also want to consider what your medical costs may look like in the future. Maybe you need physical rehabilitation services or future surgeries. Perhaps your injuries mean you need in-home care or that you’ll be on medication for years to come. You may deserve compensation for more than just your immediate medical bills right after the accident.
This helps to show you some of the areas to consider after a car crash. Be sure you know what legal steps to take as you seek the compensation you deserve.
