Once a victim has established the he was injured by another’s wrongdoing, he must be compensated for his pain and suffering. There is no definite standard or method to calculate pain and suffering. A victim may recover for his pain and suffering even if at trial he presents no medical bills or medical evidence.
Damages
What Compensation may be Awarded for the Death of a Family Member?
By Kristine Keala Meredith on
When you lose a family member, the loss feels immeasurable. But for your family’s claim, it’s important to think about all of the ways your life has been affected. The law permits the family of a victim to be compensated for loss of support, services and companionship.
Loss of support (the amount that the victim would…
Health Care Liens
By Kristine Keala Meredith on
An accident victim’s health care costs pile up fast. For those who are fortunate enough to have good insurance, a lot of the bills will be paid by an insurance company.
The victim’s health insurer always expects the victim’s attorney to recover the health care costs from the wrongdoer, and to pay back the insurer. The insurer…