Q: How does general damages apply my case? When it says : it may be recovered for any amount with or without proof
I was involved in a collision caused by a construction company’s trainer and supervisor , who fled the scene without exchanging proper contact information.
I sustained severe injuries, including lumbar stenosis and cauda equina syndrome, resulting in chronic pain, mobility issues, and loss of bowel and bladder control. These injuries have rendered me disabled by law , significantly impacting my quality of life and financial stability. Despite my pre-existing conditions, Georgia law mandates that the at-fault party is liable for aggravating these conditions.
My age is 31 and the injuries and symptoms I have are not supposed to happen until after 50. My injuries will not heal they will only get worse. Lumber & cervical pre existing injuries were bulges and not as bad as now.
11 spine injuries total including thoracic.
Liability was accepted however I believe that being disabled makes this case more valuable due to the negligence.
A surgery will not fix my disability either.
A:
Car wreck damages are complicated, and this sounds like a serious wreck. Frankly, you should not be trying to handle it on your own. When I used to work for insurance companies, I saw them bamboozle people like you all the time (i.e. people without a good lawyer). Get an attorney. Get one yesterday. An experienced attorney will protect your rights and should take the time to explain the situation to you.
Best of luck.
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A: Definitionally speaking, general damages are those which the law presumes to flow from any tortious (i.e., wrongful) act. There is no formula in calculating them. Ultimately, general damages (frequently referred to pain and suffering) are determined by the enlightened consciousness of fair and impartial jurors. Well, what exactly does that mean, particularly in the context of when a jury is not involved such as in a settlement negotiation? The fact of the matter is that general damages are often the mostly hotly contested aspect of any personal injury settlement. Some insurance companies will use computer programs to calculate how much they will pay for general damages. Oftentimes, those programs shortchange the injured person. The best piece of advice I can provide you is to hire an experienced personal injury attorney. It is only after all of the facts of your case are reviewed and analyzed can your general damages be accurately calculated.
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A: I agree with my colleagues; their recommendation to consult with an attorney is a good one. Law firms that handle such cases generally offer free initial consults. Disability does make a stronger case, but the determination of disability could be something debated in the future of the case, which could be too early to tell now. Good luck
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