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What Kind of Compensation Can You Expect as a Result of an Automobile Accident?

By Oguz Ozdemir

When you are a victim of an automobile accident your life is changed in a moment. Suddenly you have physical injuries that may need attention, your vehicle may be out of commission temporarily or maybe even permanently and you probably are unable to work for a short time or forever depending on the severity of your injuries.

When you are the victim of an accident that was not your fault you do have some form of recourse. A personal injury attorney can lead you in the right direction and help you receive the compensation that you deserve for the inconvenience that the negligence of another person has caused you to endure.

So what exactly can you expect to receive compensation for? First up are medical expenses. This includes the medical expenses for services and treatments that you have received so far as well as future treatments, surgeries and or rehabilitation that will be required to put you back into the same condition that you were in before the accident.

Depending on the severity of your injuries you may require counseling or therapy. If you lose a limb, become paralyzed or your medical condition affects your future in any other way you may have a problem facing it and dealing with how your life has been altered through no fault of your own.

If you are recovering from any type of injuries because of an auto accident you can be compensated for the time that you missed from work. If you are unable to return to work for a long period of time and or unable to return to work at all you could receive compensation for your current and future loss of income. Any retirement benefits that you may have been able to accumulate if you had been able to stay at your job will be considered as well as not being able to provide for your family's future.

Damage to your vehicle is usually taken care of by the insurance company but what happens if the insurer feels that your car is beyond repair and they want to total it but you still owe money on it. Many people face this situation every day and end up with no car to drive but they still must make payments until the vehicle is paid off.

And then there is the all encompassing "pain and suffering." What exactly does this entail? A personal injury attorney can help you assess what pain and suffering you have endured as a result of this car accident. This category is different for everyone but it is a very real part of a compensation claim.

Take the time and call Napoli Bern Ripka at 1-888-LAW-IN-NY for a free consultation. You may be surprised at what you are entitled to as a result of being not only injured in an auto accident but inconvenienced. You should not have to suffer because of someone else's negligence. Let our team of legal experts ease your mind and give you a comprehensive picture of what you can expect as compensation for your specific situation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Oguz Ozdemir

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on August 07, 2009 (boomark / email).