Rollover accidents are often unexpected and traumatic. The aftermath can be just as difficult, with extra bills you may not be able to afford and injuries that may not heal for a long time. Some rollover accident injuries may affect you permanently.
Potentially Recoverable Damages in a Car Accident Case
Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may be able to request compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are for people who suffered financially because of the accident, whether due to accident-related bills, the inability to work, or both. Specific examples of economic damages may include:
- Medical expenses: if you needed to see a doctor, get a prescription, go to physical therapy, or pay for any other kind of medical treatment for your accident injuries.
- Automotive repair expenses: if you had to pay to fix your car and/or arrange alternate transportation while waiting for your car to be repaired.
- Lost wages or benefits: if your injuries left you unable to work for a period of time, costing you income.
Non-economic damages are for accident victims who suffered some kind of physical or psychological injury due to the accident. Examples of non-economic damages may include:
- Reduced quality of life: if you will never live as freely as you used to. This damage may apply if you are no longer able to participate in certain activities or need help with basic, everyday tasks.
- Pain and suffering: if you experienced (or continue to experience) physical and/or emotional distress because of your injuries.
- Disability: if you permanently lost certain abilities in the accident.
