Loss of income typically forms a significant portion of auto accident damages. The calculation of lost income depends on the nature of your job. Below are some of the factors the court will consider if you have a regular salary.
Amount of Wages
This primary factor determines how much compensation you deserve for lost income. If your employer pays you by the hour, calculate the number of hours you have not been to work and multiply it by your hourly wage.…
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Injuries that occur as a result of an auto accident can lead to secondary injuries, such as myofascial pain. If you are suffering from myofascial pain, it can be very debilitating. One of the struggles you might face is that the insurance provider of the other motorist may argue that your injuries were only soft tissue injuries.
Myofascial pain is usually the result of strain or injury to a ligament, tendon, or muscle.…
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As the victim of an auto accident, the liable party might claim that you don’t deserve full compensation because you contributed to your injuries. Below are some of the ways in which passengers can contribute to car accident injuries.
Interfering With Car Operations
As a passenger, you should let the driver be in total control of the car. You can make suggestions or help with navigation, but the driver has to make the inputs or changes.…
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