If you or a loved one have been hurt in a car accident, we probably don’t have to tell you how expensive that can be. It’s not just medical bills you have to worry about. All kinds of expenses can pop up in the aftermath of a crash, and why should you be responsible for paying them if the accident was someone else’s fault? This is when you should seriously consider suing for damages. A Snohomish County drunk driving accident lawyer from our firm can help you learn more about your options.

What Are the Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case?

Generally, there are two types of damages in a personal injury case. There are economic damages, meant to pay out for the more easily quantifiable costs of an accident. Then there are non-economic damages. These can help make up for those things that are harder to calculate, like mental health issues stemming from the accident.

What Can Be Covered By Economic Damages?

Economic damages can help with the most obvious costs of your accident. They should help make up for:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of earning potential
  • Property damages

The more evidence you have to back up your claim, the better. Our lawyers can use copies of medical bills, pay stubs, medical records, and car repair estimates to help you make your case.

What Do Non-Economic Damages Cover?

It may be harder to assign a number to your non-economic damages, but insurers still have their way of calculating them. We can help you fight for a fair settlement that helps make up for things like:

  • Mental anguish
  • PTSD
  • Psychological trauma
  • Any other pain and suffering experienced as a result of the accident

When Should I Talk to a Lawyer?

We recommend talking to a lawyer as soon as you can. The faster you act after an accident, the quicker we can start building a case for you and the quicker you can claim compensation. Acting quickly also means that you don’t have to worry about running up against the state’s statute of limitations, which gives accident victims three years to sue.

A lawyer can negotiate with an insurance company on your behalf. We can field settlement offers and tell you when we think that an offer seems reasonable. If negotiations don’t succeed, we are ready to help you build a case that can succeed in court, in front of a judge and jury.

Schedule Your Consultation

So if you were injured in an accident, we want to hear from you. Contact Amy C Brown Law, PLLC and ask to schedule a consultation with our team. We want to help you claim the compensation that you deserve.