Insurance claims arise out of the damages that injured individuals face after an injury accident. If you suffer losses and inconveniences due to another party’s negligence, such as a rideshare driver or another motorist, you deserve compensation for them. The amount of compensation you request is dependent upon the types and severity of your compensable damages. These damages are in two categories—economic and non-economic. Both categories can include past damages and future damages you will suffer due to your injuries.
Economic damages represent your financial losses. The most common types of economic damages in rideshare accidents are medical expenses and lost wages. Other economic damages include property damage and legal and travel expenses.
Non-economic damages are less concrete and, as such, more difficult to value. They don’t have an already assigned price tag.
Your non-economic damages might include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Scarring and disfigurement
Your Gwinnett County rideshare accident attorney will help you identify the damages that apply in your case. They will determine how much your case should be worth based on the types of damages you incur due to your injuries.
