22 January, 2024
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
As a motorist, you will likely experience a car crash at some point in your driving life. Fortunately, statistics show that most accidents are minor, where the driver and vehicle occupants do not sustain serious injuries.
Of 13.2 million vehicle crashes in 2021, 3.7 million incidents resulted in medically consulted injuries. Although you may not sustain an injury, car crashes are frightening, and victims still deserve compensation under personal injury law.
All car accidents, including non-injury incidents, often cause significant financial and emotional stress.
Vehicle collision coverage caters to damages your vehicle sustains in a car crash, regardless of the at-fault party. You can also receive compensation credit for liability coverage, which covers damages caused by another vehicle.
Although a non-injury accident often results in no physical harm, some victims develop complications later, necessitating treatment. An injured victim has the right to seek compensation for various medical expenses, including medication, surgical costs, cost of diagnosis, and ongoing care.
You can claim compensation for lost wages if you cannot attend work due to a car accident. It is also possible to claim compensation if you cannot resume your usual work after being involved in a non-injury car accident.
You can obtain compensation for the mental distress you are experiencing as a result of the car crash. In most cases, the incident leading to a non-injury car crash may be traumatizing and cause mental disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Emotional anguish damages provide victims with vital compensation to enhance their mental health recovery.
Several factors come into play when determining the settlement amount for a non-injury car accident, including:
“As President of The Barnes Firm, I have dedicated my career to achieving justice in hundreds of cases for the victims of injuries caused through the fault of others. Additionally, I have been honored to have been elected Best Lawyer and a Super Lawyer”
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The Barnes Firm is here to help you. Our personal injury firm helps individuals and their families who
have suffered an injury in an accident.
Whether your car crash was minor or serious, any injuries sustained in an accident can be painful and costly.
All motorcycle accidents are different, the compensation you receive will depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident.
A truck accident can be catastrophic, even in low-impact crashes, if you or your family are involved, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
There are dozens of accidents involving school buses each year, most commonly, involving children outside a school bus.
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