Damages are the financial representation of the losses a person suffers. Injured pedestrians file insurance claims to seek compensation for these losses.
Pedestrian accidents can cause multiple and severe damages for victims. Their damages include both economic or special and non-economic and general.
General damages for pedestrians injured in an accident might include:
- Medical expenses
- Prescriptions
- Medical equipment
- Physical or occupational therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Lost wages
- Property damage for shoes, clothing, jewelry, or other items with them at the time of the accident
Injured pedestrians might have the following non-economic damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Disability
- The loss of a limb or bodily function
Pedestrian accident victims can receive compensation for their damages through a negotiated settlement with the applicable insurance company. If they cannot reach a satisfactory settlement with the insurance company, they can choose to litigate the case with a well-versed Atlanta pedestrian accident attorney.
