The value of a personal injury claim in California is based on multiple factors. Depending on the type of personal injury claim, these can include:
- Immediate medical costs
- Support and care during recovery
- Long-term medical costs
- Lifelong care
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Lifestyle changes
- Property damage
- And more
In cases involving a death, close surviving family members or the deceased person’s estate can also seek compensation for:
- Medical bills incurred before the death (if any)
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Financial support the deceased would have contributed to the heir during the life expectancy of the deceased or the heir
- The loss of gifts the heir would have expected to receive from the deceased
- Reasonable value of household services that the deceased would have provided
- Loss of the deceased’s love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, and society
- Loss of the enjoyment of sexual relations, if applicable
- Loss of training and guidance to an heir, if applicable
As you can see, there are many nuanced items that go into the calculation of a personal injury claim. Each case is unique, which is why you need a comprehensive assessment of your claim’s potential value from experienced legal professionals. Connect with the Law Offices of Fernando Vargas for a detailed case evaluation and to discuss next steps for your case.
