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The Party That Pays Your Personal Injury Claim In California
If you file a personal injury claim, and that claim is successful, then your medical expenses will, in most cases, be taken care of. This is true of many other damages, as well, such as time you lost at work.
Going over who pays your personal injury claim in California and speaking with a California personal injury attorney will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to.
Who Pays Your Personal Injury Claim In California?
A personal injury claim is paid out by the party that is found liable for your injury. “Liable,” in this context, means the person legally responsible for your injury.
In the state of California, if you file a personal injury claim, then the insurance company covering the person liable for your injury will usually need to pay your medical expenses, as well as any other damages.
Just as an example, if you are hit by a car and break your legs as a result, the insurance agency that covers this driver will pay you. This money can be used to cover the medical expenses that a broken leg creates.
On the other hand, if someone is an uninsured California driver and is liable for the injury you sustained, they may need to pay for it out of pocket. You may also have a claim with your own vehicle insurance company.
Yet another possibility is that, if your injury was caused by someone working for a company, and the working conditions at this company played a part in you getting injured, this company may be found liable.
The last thing to note is that there can be multiple parties who may be found liable for your injury. You could receive compensation from multiple people, depending on what led to your injury/who is responsible for that injury.
What Types Of Compensation Can You Obtain By Filing A Personal Injury Claim?
If you file a personal injury claim, you can obtain economic and non-economic damages. With this fact in mind, some of the economic damages you can obtain from filing a personal injury claim are as follows:
- You can obtain compensation that allows you to pay off your medical bills.
- You can obtain compensation for the earning capacity you lost due to your injury.
- You can obtain compensation for any time/money you lost while away from work.
- You can obtain compensation for the damage to your property related to the injury.
- You can obtain compensation for any modifications you need to make to your home due to the injury.
Each of the above is an economic damage you can obtain by filing a personal injury claim. By filing a personal injury claim, you can obtain the following non-economic damages:
- Compensation for the pain and suffering you are experiencing as a result of the injury.
- Compensation for the anxiety, depression, and distress you are experiencing as a result of the injury.
Other non-economic damages can be factored into your compensation, but the above are some of the most common.
Speak With A Northern California Personal Injury Attorney
If you would like to file a personal injury claim, talking to a lawyer is one of the best actions you can take. Speak with a Northern California personal injury lawyer at Maire & Deedon today, and we will help you obtain the compensation you deserve.