Types of Damages in New Hampshire Personal Injury Cases

1. Types of Damages in New Hampshire Personal Injury Cases The costs associated with treating unanticipated injuries can add up fast. Even if you have health insurance, you may still incur thousands of dollars in lost wages. If you suffered a disability, you might need home and vehicle modifications, ongoing care, and vocational training. Although nothing can undo the stress and trauma you have experienced, you may be entitled to compensation for any damages you have incurred due to your injury; however, each personal injury case is unique, and the types of recoverable damages can vary from one claim to the next. To find out the kinds of damages that might apply to your case, contact Hage Hodes. Our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your situation for free, answer your questions, and help you make informed decisions regarding your claim. Call (603) 668-2222 to schedule a consultation with an accident lawyer. Read on to learn the kinds of damages you may be able to pursue by filing a personal injury claim in New Hampshire: 1.Economic (or Special) Damages Economic damages, which are sometimes also referred to as special damages, refer to the direct and indirect costs incurred while treating, recovering from, and living with the injuries sustained in the accident. Because there are records of such damages in the form of receipts, invoices, income statements, and other documents, they are objectively verifiable. Examples of economic damages may include: •Past and future medical expenses; •Lost wages and benefits; •Loss of earning capacity; •Home care; and

2. •Domestic help. Non-Economic (or General) Damages Non-economic damages, which are also sometimes referred to as general damages, are those that are intangible. Examples include: •Pain and suffering; •Temporary and permanent disabilities; •Scarring and disfigurement; •Mental anguish; •Emotional distress; •Loss of enjoyment of life; and •Loss of consortium or companionship. Enhanced Compensatory Damages Instead of compensating claimants for damages, punitive awards aim to punish defendants for gross negligence or intentional malice. In New Hampshire, in most cases punitive damages are unavailable, but some personal injury claims warrant what the state calls “enhanced compensatory damages.” Typically, an accident victim can pursue enhanced compensatory damages if the liable party’s actions were wanton, oppressive, or malicious. Recovering enhanced compensatory damages is challenging, and they are not awarded in most cases. In other states, it is not uncommon for victims of drunk driving accidents to recover punitive awards, but under current New Hampshire law, the victims of drunk driving accidents are not entitled to enhanced compensatory damages. A New Hampshire personal injury attorney can help you evaluate whether these damages may be available in your case. Call (603) 668-2222 to Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer in New Hampshire If you want to file a personal injury claim in New Hampshire, turn to Hage Hodes. Our legal team has many decades of combined legal experience, and we are passionate about getting our clients the results they deserve. To set up a free case evaluation with a strategic accident attorney in New Hampshire, call (603) 668-2222 or use our Contact Form to reach us online. Visit:https://hagehodes.com/types-of-damages-in-new-hampshire-personal-injury-cases/ Contact : Hodes, PA – Attorneys at Law 1855 Elm Street Manchester ,New Hampshire,USA,03104 603-668-2222 info@hagehodes.com