Is Age a Factor When Assessing the Value of a Personal Injury Case?
My 60-year old father was in a serious rollover accident while driving his SUV, and his leg was badly crushed. His doctor says it will be years before he can walk again. How will the value of his case be assessed? Is age a factor? Your father’s accident was tragic and it is unfortunate that his recovery will be so long and arduous. The best our legal system has to offer him is financial compensation. Your father will be entitled to economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are usually easy to quantify, and cover such things as lost wages, medical bills, transportation costs, property damages, etc. Non-economic damages include inconvenience, and pain and suffering. There are also punitive damages, which could be assessed in this case if the manufacturer of the vehicle is found liable. Punitive damages are to punish the negligent party. Your attorney will pour over the facts to determine who is responsible for the accident and sue the appropriate party or parties. Medic
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