Personal Injury
Abelson Law Firm is devoted to helping victims of personal injury in the greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts areas. We assist clients in receiving the maximum possible compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and other damages in all types of cases. If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to the negligence of a third party, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover everything you have lost as a result of the injury.
What Are Damages?
Damages can be economic (for lost wages or medical expenses), non-economic (for pain and suffering), and punitive (to punish reckless behavior). Punitive damages are usually awarded only if the defendant's actions were so heinous that the judge believes it necessary to make an example of the defendant. If your injury was caused by a defect in a product's design, production or labeling, any or all parties involved in the manufacturing chain can be held liable for damages. While some personal injury suits may be based on intentional acts such as assault and battery, most claims are due to negligence. To win your case, the four critical components of negligence must be established. These critical elements are:
- The defendant had a duty to you;
- The defendant failed in that duty (breach of duty);
- That you were harmed because of the defendant's breach of duty;
- and That damages resulted from the harm.
In many instances, you can recover any medical expenses as a result of your injury, such as doctor and hospital bills, medications, therapy, home health care and all other related medical expenses, as well as any future medical expenses you reasonably expect to incur. You can also recover for the physical pain and suffering you have sustained, your out-of-pocket expenses, your mental and emotional anguish, your lost wages, benefits and other compensation, any loss of your future earning capacity, and the future diminishment of your enjoyment of life.
Personal injury cases are complex, and negligence can be difficult to prove. Only an experienced personal injury attorney can successfully prepare and present the facts of your case to ensure that you receive fair compensation. If you have been injured or are the survivor of a deceased accident victim, it is important that you act quickly because of the statute of limitations.
Contact Abelson Law Firm to schedule a no-cost consultation. If negligence was involved, we will work hard to hold those responsible for your injuries accountable for their mistakes. For a free claim evaluation and discussion of your legal options, please contact us today.
