Personal injury damages are the costs associated with injuries that someone has suffered due to the negligence or careless actions of another person or persons. Damages or financial sums awarded in personal injury claims may come in the form of compensatory damages or punitive damages.

Compensatory damages may include the accrual of medical expenses associated with treating the injury, lost income due to the necessity of taking time off from work, pain and suffering, emotional distress and other reasons individuals may be entitled to compensation for after being harmed by someone else. Punitive damages are sums awarded in the event that egregious misconduct or gross negligence occurred and led to a person or persons being harmed. These sums are allowable for the deterrence of responsible parties from further engaging in similar bad acts.

When one is faced with a personal injury it can be devastating for them and for those around them who care about their well-being. A number of personal injuries are very serious in nature and require long-term medical care or rehabilitative treatment to heal. Many individuals who have been injured in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, 18-wheeler truck accidents, or as a result of medical malpractice, pharmaceutical errors, or other causes that may be linked to errors made by others, are not financially able to cover damages they have incurred as a result. A personal injury attorney can assist those in need to better understand their right to compensation under personal injury law.

The Life Care Solutions Group can help those seeking assistance from a qualified California personal injury law firm or attorney in Los Angeles or surrounding areas find one suitable for their needs. Contact us today for more information about how our professionals may be able to assist you.