A car accident can significantly affect your physical and financial life. If you are injured in a Massachusetts car accident, you might have a right to claim compensation for your injuries and damages based on various aspects of the accident.

Massachusetts has no-fault laws for car insurance, meaning most claims are settled without determining fault. Car accident claims are usually evaluated through an insurance company. But if you are seriously injured, you can file a lawsuit against the other driver if they are deemed negligent in causing the accident.

You can also recover various damages from the at-fault driver's insurance provider. A car accident attorney can work with you to ensure you obtain full compensation for your damages.

Car Crash Injury Damages

In a car crash case, if you have been hurt due to another person's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation for your damages. These damages are broadly categorized into two groups: economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are financial losses suffered as a result of a car accident. These damages are typically measurable in monetary terms and often cover financial losses you experienced or will experience due to the accident. They include:

• Medical expenses: This compensates for present, past, and future medical expenses related to your injuries. It covers the cost of hospital stays, rehabilitation, medications, surgeries, and other medical services.
• Lost wages: You can seek compensation for any income you lost or missed during recovery. These could include salary, wages, or other benefits you would have earned without the injuries.

Other economic damages may include property damage and the cost of rehabilitation, medical equipment, and home modifications.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are damages that compensate you for intangible losses that do not have a direct monetary value. These damages are subjective and can compensate for emotional, physical, and psychological harm caused by your accident. These are:

• Pain and suffering: You may also claim damages for mental anguish, emotional distress, or physical pain caused by the injuries. The damages are subjective and can vary depending on the severity of the injuries and their impact on your life.
• Loss of consortium: You may be entitled to compensation for companionship, affection, and intimacy that was affected due to the injuries caused by the accident.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Awarded when your ability to enjoy life is significantly diminished or permanently impaired due to the accident.
• Emotional distress: Awarded for the mental anguish, depression, anxiety, and psychological impact caused by the accident.

How a Massachusetts Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

If you need help pursuing compensation after a car accident in Massachusetts, the Law Office of James F. White can help. Call us at (508) 541-8585 to schedule a free consultation with our lead attorney, Jim White, to get started.