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What Types of Damages Can I Recover in a Hartford, CT Car Accident?

What Types of Damages Can I Recover From a Hartford Car Accident?

Helping Hartford Car Accident Victims Seek the Compensation They Deserve

After a car accident in Hartford, you need a law firm on your side that can help you recover damages. The term “damages” refers to the victims' losses. Compensation is available for these losses either through a settlement or a judgment. Recovering damages after a car accident  requires proving fault and establishing the losses you suffered. Our attorneys can help you prove your case and obtain maximum compensation after a Hartford car crash.

The damages available in Hartford civil courts include:

  • Medical bills. This includes recovery for your past and future medical bills. Rehabilitation expenses, surgeries, treatment, doctor's office visits, and disability costs are some of the damages you can recover.
  • Lost wages. An accident may cause you to miss valuable time at work. This can directly impact your ability to earn a living and pay your living expenses. Any settlement or judgment you receive should reimburse you for lost wages.
  • Loss of future earnings. When your injuries result in a disability or long-term damage, you may not be able to work in your chosen profession. You can request payment for lost future earnings if you suffered a disability after a Philadelphia car accident.
  • Property damage. Car accidents often cause significant property damage. This can include damage to your car, as well as other personal belongings in the vehicle, such as cell phones, laptops, and car seats. You could recover the full value of your car before the accident if your crash resulted in a complete loss.
  • Pain and suffering. This is one type of non-economic damages you can seek. This covers losses that are more difficult to quantify and include pain and suffering and emotional distress.
  • Punitive damages. Sometimes, a judge will order punitive damages. These types of damages are rare, but they seek to punish the negligent car driver for their actions.

Connecticut  operates under modified comparative negligence law. This means that if you are more than 50% to blame for the accident, you cannot seek to recover damages. If you are found to share liability for the crash, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

There are sometimes caps to the amount of compensation you can obtain. Our Connecticut car accident lawyers will review your case and help you determine how much you could receive if you file a Connecticut car accident lawsuit.

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