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What are "damages"?

By Kevin G. Healy, Susan D. Ament, Keith E. Donovan, Matthew R. Fogg, Michael G. Owen, Clayton E. Bunting, Wilson A. Gualpa, Ross C. Karsnitz on July 20, 2018
Posted In Car Accidents

Money paid to anyone injured (or damaged) in an accident is commonly referred to as “damages.” A motor vehicle accident often results in various forms of damage to an individual. Your claim for money damages may include some or all of the following forms of damages:

  • Past medical expenses (in motor vehicle cases, any amount payable by PIP is excluded);
  • Future medical expenses (this type of damages requires a physician to lay out specifically what treatment is required and how much it will cost);
  • Past lost earnings (in motor vehicle cases, any amount payable by PIP is excluded);
  • Future lost earnings (this type of damages will require medical expert testimony and testimony from a vocational expert);
  • Past and future pain and suffering, which includes mental anguish; and
  • Permanent impairment. 
Tags: Car Accidents, Damages, Economic Damages, Lost Earnings, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, PIP Coverage
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