In personal injury cases that start when someone is injured by a wrongdoer who does not intend to cause injury, the victim has to establish certain things in order to get a financial recovery for his or her injuries.

Let’s imagine you’re the victim here. One thing that you must establish is that the wrongdoer acted in a negligent manner.[1] Another thing you must establish is that the wrongdoer’s negligence caused your injuries. Finally, you must prove that you sustained “damages.”

Damages in personal injury cases can range from a couple hundred dollars for an emergency room visit to many millions of dollars for catastrophic injuries and permanent disabilities. Calculating damages can be a very complicated process, so you should seek the assistance of an attorney.

You must show that you suffered actual losses due to the accident and your injuries. Common losses include the following:

• Past medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Property damage
• Loss of income or benefits
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering.

If you have suffered injury and believe another party has acted negligently, you should not delay in consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney in Maryland. Damages can be complicated and a qualified attorney will know how to sufficiently gather and present evidence of negligence in court so that you can receive the compensation you deserve.

We realize you may have questions or concerns about your matter. If you have not yet started a lawsuit and are contemplating bringing one, call us. We can answer your legal questions and would love to talk with you. 

[1] Sometimes the negligent behavior is a failure to act, an omission, like a doctor failing to diagnose a condition that he or she should have diagnosed.