Connecticut car accident damages explained.
What are Connecticut car accident damages? What can I recover in a Connecticut car accident case? Assume you are in a car accident in Groton, Connecticut. The other driver is at fault. What can you sue for in your car accident case? The short answer is you can sue for all of your harms, and losses whatever they are, but you must be able to prove them by a preponderance of the evidence. Each individual is different, and will be affected in a different way. In Connecticut, damages are categorized in to two general types: Economic losses, and non-economic losses.
While each person is different, here are some common types of economic losses that you will see in a Connecticut car accident case:
- Past lost wages;
- Future lost wages;
- Past medical bills;
- Further medical bills; and
- Property damage to the vehicle.
Next, here are some examples of common claims for non-economic damages in a Connecticut car accident case:
- Pain and suffering;
- Loss of enjoyment of life’s activities; and
- Permanent physical injury.
Where to find Help.
If you or a loved on have been in a car accident recently, and have questions or concerns, please call the attorneys at The Bartinik Law Firm, LLC at 860-445-8521. We are here to help.