Kansas City, MO personal injury attorney Michael Waddell talks about the damages you can recover in a car accident case. In a general car accident case, various types of damages may be recovered. The first type includes reimbursement for medical expenses. Victims are entitled to compensation for any medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident, as well as for any future medical expenses that may arise.

Additionally, individuals can recover lost wages resulting from their injuries and any future wages they may lose due to diminished earning capacity. This is applicable when the injuries significantly impact the individual’s ability to be gainfully employed to the same extent as before the accident.

Furthermore, victims are entitled to compensation for intangible injuries, which are less visible and cannot be directly quantified through bills or pay stubs. These intangible injuries encompass pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, highlighting the inability to engage in activities or events that were possible prior to the injury.

In wrongful death cases, compensation may also be pursued for the loss of companionship, guidance, counsel, and comfort experienced as a result of the death of a loved one.