If you have recently experienced an accident, your injuries may not be readily apparent. Even though symptoms may not present until hours or days after the event, the physical damage will already be done. Many people may want to skip medical care for fear of being stuck with a high bill, but nothing can replace a healthcare provider’s specialized knowledge and training. To tend to your medical needs and to preserve your right to file a claim, you must seek medical attention immediately.
At Shollenberger, Januzzi & Wolfe, our personal injury lawyers are committed to helping individuals in Williamsport, PA, who have experienced a wide range of injuries. If you are interested in determining the types of damages for which you may be eligible to recover, our legal team is here to help.
Medical Expenses
A personal injury can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, and a host of catastrophic injuries. These injuries may necessitate lifelong medical care. Following minor injuries, a person may require surgery, ongoing medical treatments, and physical therapy. If you sustain long-term mobility deficits, you may need home modifications and ongoing care. These costs can add up quickly, placing the individual and their entire family in financial hardship.
Lost Wages
Many of us have an obligation to maintain a certain level of income to provide for spouses, children, and sometimes even extended family. Accident injuries can prevent you from working temporarily or long-term, creating a significant deficit in your bank account.
Whether your injuries prevent you from working at all or force you to work a more lenient schedule, lost wage damages can lead you back to a more secure financial footing. If your injuries have resulted in permanent impairment, in addition to present lost wages, you may also be eligible for loss of future wages.
Pain and Suffering Damages
In addition to economic damages, pain and suffering damages are designed to reimburse the victim for the physical and psychological toll that an accident has had on them. Also known as non-economic damages, pain and suffering damages can be vast in scope. Common pain and suffering damages in a personal injury case include permanent disability, loss of enjoyment of life, infliction of emotional distress, embarrassment and humiliation, and disfigurement Pennsylvania Code requires that the judge instruct a jury to consider seven criteria in deciding upon an award amount, which involve the degree to which the plaintiff’s injuries impact their daily life and the likelihood of long-term physical and emotional effects.
Legal Advocacy in Your Time of Need
Personal injury victims often experience substantial losses, impeding their ability to live a quality life. The financial impact alone can be distressing, making it difficult to make a full recovery. For those who suffer severe injuries, complete physical recovery may not be possible, making it necessary to seek future damages.
Regardless of your circumstances, the team at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe is available to review your case and discuss your legal options. Recovering the entirety of damages due to you is our top priority, whether that be through an insurance settlement or a jury award.
Consult our Personal Injury Lawyers Today
If you have recently been injured in an accident, you must understand what forms of relief may be available to you. Backed by over 30 years of personal injury experience, our legal team is determined to seek justice on behalf of wronged parties. To learn more or to arrange a free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney serving Williamsport, PA, and the surrounding areas. We can be reached online or by calling (717) 229-6580.