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When you suffer injuries due to negligence on the part of a property owner, you may deserve compensation for the damages you sustained due to those injuries. Every premises liability case looks a little different, and a lawyer cannot guarantee the compensation you will ultimately recover for your injuries. However, by breaking down the damages you sustained, including your non-financial losses, an attorney could provide you with a closer look at the damages you should reasonably expect as part of your Chicago premises liability claim.
Often, when you think about the cost of dealing with injuries from a premises liability accident, medical expenses top the list, and with good reason. An ambulance ride with no more than basic services alone can be surprisingly expensive. An emergency room visit can cost even more, and if you end up hospitalized as you recover from your injuries, you can have hundreds of dollars a day in medical costs.
A person in Chicago should keep track of all the medical bills associated with the premises liability accident. That includes the cost of:
Keep in mind that some services may have more than one bill attached. For example, a person who undergoes surgery may have a facility fee and anesthesia fee, along with the fee from the provider who performed the surgery. Tracking the medical bills as they come in can make it easier to provide a lawyer with a full overview of all medical costs.
If you end up out of work because of injuries, it can mean substantial financial losses. Some injuries can mean an extended recovery time, during which you may find it impossible to take on normal work tasks. You may end up having to miss hours at work, including long stretches of time for initial recovery and any follow-up procedures to treat your injuries. In addition, you may have to go back to work on a modified schedule. Your employer may have specific guidelines about when you can safely return to work and even require a doctor’s clearance, depending on your position.
Talk to your lawyer about all the time you missed at work because of your accident and how you can include any income losses as part of your compensation package.
Many of the losses and damages a person in Chicago sustains from a defective property accident do not have a direct financial value. Seeking compensation for those damages cannot repair the many losses you have faced, including the physical pain and emotional anguish that may follow. However, that compensation can help as you rebuild your life. Talk to your lawyer about how your accident has impacted you and how that could be used in a request for damages.
If you suffered injuries in a premises liability accident, you need an experienced lawyer to help calculate the full extent of your damages and put together a compensation request. Contact McCready Law Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation. Our personal injury lawyers know what to look for and could guide you forward.