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Types of compensation after a car accident

Confused about the type of compensation available for car accident injuries? Claim your compensation from your insurance company with the help of a car accident lawyer. Here is a presentation on the various types of compensation available after a car accident.

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Types of compensation after a car accident

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  1. TYPES OF COMPENSATION FOR CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES

  2. INTRODUCTION • After a car accident, injured parties can sue the driver at fault or owner of the vehicle. • Compensation can be claimed after an accident. • If you or one of your family member gets hurt or injured a car accident lawyer is required for help.

  3. COMPENSATION SOURCES FOR CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS • No fault accident benefits: Claims availed from your auto insurance with benefits like income replacement, rehabilitation and other medical benefits. • Tort claim negligence: It includes relief from the damages from pain and suffering and other benefits that are not covered by no fault benefits.

  4. TYPES OF COMPENSATION

  5. General damages: For entitlement for the compensation of general damages, one of the following has to be sustained- (i) Permanent and serious impairment of physical, psychological or mental function. (ii) Permanent or serious disfigurement.

  6. Loss of income claim: After the accident, any loss that is incurred can be claimed. It involves claiming the same after a one week waiting period. • Out of pocket expenses: Any expense not covered by the accident benefit insurance can be compensated. It includes medical treatment, hospital expenses etc. Receipt for the same has to be kept.

  7. Future care cost: The medical and rehabilitation expenses incurred after the trial or settlement period can be claimed. • Loss of household or handyman capacity: If you are unable to do your household chores due to the injuries you are entitled to claim for such loss.

  8. Damages for family members: If any one of your family members gets injured, they have the right to claim “Family Law Act Claims”. • Accidental benefits: Compensation that can be claimed from your automobile insurance with benefits such as rehabilitation and medical expenses, replacement of income etc.

  9. THANK YOU

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