You may not think to keep track of all of these small things, but a good lawyer knows that the devil is in the details. Our attorneys have long and successful experience handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and medical malpractice. Call today for a free consultation to discuss the merits of your case.
Both economic (out-of-pocket) and non-economic (loss of physical and mental well-being) losses are restored through monetary compensation. The term “general damages” refers to non-economic losses such as “pain and suffering.” The valuation of such loss is left largely to a jury’s discretion. “Special damages” are those awarded for such compensable harms as medical expenses and lost wages. These can easily be quantified with the help of bills, pay stubs, etc.
This is very unfortunate, seeing as the vast majority of civil cases do not even get to court. According to a recent American Bar Association study, the number of courtroom trials has decreased from 11.5 percent of all federal civil cases in 1962 to 1.8 percent in 2002. The decreasing percentage of civil cases that actually see the light of the courtroom is largely due to a preference for resolution through settlements, mediation, and arbitration. In most cases, it costs nothing to discuss your case with a lawyer.