What damages are recoverable in a lawsuit arising from an injury to a child?
An injured child may recover the cost of past and future medical expenses and (if working) lost wages. If the child’s ability to earn a living has been impaired then the child can recover for the lost capacity to earn money. The child may also recover for pain and suffering, the loss of enjoyment of life, disability and disfigurement. If a parent or family member has paid expenses (such as medical expenses) on behalf of the child as a result of the injury then those may be recovered. Parents may also recover for the loss of services of a child who has been injured. 3. What medical bills can be recovered? Answer: People injured by the negligence of another can recover the reasonable medical bills necessarily incurred as a result of the incident. To the extent that the injuries likely require on-going medical bills in the future, those future medical expenses can also be recovered. 4. What is physical pain and suffering? Answer: Pain and suffering is physical discomfort caused by an inju
