You may be frustrated that you got injured and also incurred other types of damages in an accident that was not your fault to begin with. But you still may be wary of going through the hassle of legal action. If you have doubts, remember that the payoff may be worth the months or years of hard work. With that being said, please continue reading to learn how much your claim is worth and how an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer at Merricks Law Group, P.A. can help you get the payout you rightfully deserve.
Is my personal injury claim worth much?
There is no standard dollar amount for how much financial compensation plaintiffs receive in their successful personal injury claims. Generally speaking, though, the average personal injury claim in Ontario is worth tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.
With that said, you may be unable to determine the exact worth of your case until you work with a lawyer. This is because it may all be dependent on the specific economic and non-economic damages you got as a direct result of your accident event. Further, it may also be based on the amount of evidence you have to prove the existence of these damages. Rest assured, a lawyer can help with such computations.
Is it possible to claim both economic and non-economic damages?
In a personal injury claim, economic damages are the real, tangible financial losses you incurred because of your injuries. On the other hand, non-economic damages are the subjective, non-monetary losses you experienced in the aftermath of your accident. Well, for your case, it is possible to claim and seek financial compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Of course, this is so long as you can prove that you have been burdened with these two types.
For example, say that you got injured in a car accident. Here, your injuries may prevent you from returning to your field of work for an extended or indefinite timeframe. This may cause you to incur the economic damage of lost wages. With this, you may submit copies of your past pay stubs to prove the pay you have missed and anticipate missing out on.
Then, say that your inability to return to work has caused you to enter into a depressive state. If this is so, you may be able to claim the non-economic damage of emotional distress. This may be proven through oral or written testimony by your treating mental health professional, along with other relevant medical records.
At any rate, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a skilled Ontario personal injury lawyer today. We, at Merricks Law Group, P.A., look forward to your phone call.
