Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Claims For The Most Basic Economic Damages Arising Out Of A Bicycle Accident

What To Do When Calculating Damages In Your Bicycle Accident Case?

Your bicycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles will be able to educate you about your economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages comprise your medical bills and lost wages. These can easily be calculated in terms of dollars and cents. On the other hand, the non-economic damages are more difficult to prove and you will have to work with your Los Angeles brain injury attorney to prove impairment of any kind or long-term pain and suffering.




When you get injured in a bicycle accident, your lawyer in Los Angeles should be able to shed light on the various damages for which you may be entitled to a timely compensation. Following is a list of some of the economic damages/claims you should know of:


  • Payment of all related medical bills, hospital expenses and it will also include doctor bills, physical therapy, and treatment expenses and bills for surgery as well
  • You can also seek compensation for lost wages 
  • Also, financial damages arising from time missed from work due to your medical appointments 
  • Claims for the pain, suffering, and inconvenience endured by you in the past, present, and future
  • Compensation for mental anguish and emotional distress
  • Loss of earning capacity 
  • Damages for permanent or temporary yet long term physical or mental impairment
  • Compensation for permanent injuries 
  • Payment for psychological or psychiatric treatment bills and related expenses
  • Compensation for loss of consortium, companionship, or spousal support
  • Damages for future medical treatment or procedures 
  • Wrongful death