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  • Over $450 Million worth of case results

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Personal injury law encompasses so many different types of cases, including car accidents, slips and falls, and premises liability. To build a personal injury claim, depending on the specifics of your case, you must show that the property owner, business owner, or other driver owed you a duty of care. 

When they breached this duty of care, you were injured and suffered damages for which they are responsible. Unfortunately, there are so many situations where you could be injured and entitled to personal injury settlements. 

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we specialize in handling a wide range of personal injury cases, from car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents to medical malpractice and workplace injuries.

With a proven track record of achieving substantial settlements and verdicts, our personal injury lawyers meticulously investigate every aspect of your case to ensure all medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages are fully addressed.

Types of Damages Awarded in Personal Injury Claims

Understanding the types of damages you can claim in a personal injury settlement is essential for estimating its potential amount. Each category addresses different aspects of the losses you’ve suffered and how the accident has impacted your life. 

Whether it’s a car accident case, a truck accident, or a slip and fall, the types of compensation you may seek can significantly affect your personal injury settlement.

Several factors influence how much compensation can be recovered in personal injury claims. These include the severity of your injuries, the clarity of liability, your medical bills, and the long-term effects on your quality of life. 

For instance, if your accident has led to permanent disability, you’re likely to receive a higher settlement than for temporary injuries. Additionally, if the liable party’s negligence is clear, you may be entitled to a more substantial settlement, possibly including punitive damages.

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we are committed to securing the maximum compensation for clients involved in personal injury cases. We offer compassionate, transparent support throughout the legal process, ensuring you feel informed and confident every step of the way. 

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Our personal injury settlement calculator can give you a rough estimate based on factors like the severity of your injuries, the extent of your medical bills, and the impact on your life. Our experienced legal team is here to provide personalized and expert advice to help you recover the appropriate compensation.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are expenses victims spend on recovery in personal injury cases. This includes physical recovery in the form of medical bills, replacing damaged property, lost wages caused by missing work, etc. 

Economic damages serve as an important aspect of a fair settlement for a personal injury case. In fact, most jurisdictions around the country require some form of economic damages to be present in a personal injury case for it to be viable. 

Medical Expenses

Enter the total amount that you have spent on medical expenses in the personal injury settlement calculator. This includes emergency medical treatment at the hospital or urgent care center, ambulance fees, and medical bills from specialists. It can also include durable medical equipment, certified nursing assistance, and assisted living facilities. 

Estimate the amount of money you will need to pay for anticipated future medical expenses. You will need to give an estimate for how much your future medical bills will be so that you are not left paying for ongoing treatment that your personal injury settlement could otherwise cover. 

Lost Wages

Provide the amount of your lost earnings. This is the lost income you experienced by being out of work and recovering in the hospital are lost wages that you can claim in your personal injury lawsuit. You can also total the amount of future lost income that you will experience as a result of continuing to recover. 

Unfortunately, some personal injury victims are unable to return to work in the same capacity that they worked in before. 

Lost wages can also include the difference in earnings between the higher-paying job you had before the injury and the lower-paying job you accepted because you can no longer physically do the job you had because of your injuries. 

Property Damage

Enter the total amount of replacing or repairing your personal property that was damaged in the accident. This can often include the cost of replacing eyeglasses, mobile devices, and clothing. In a car accident, property damage can include the cost of your vehicle and what you stored inside of it. 

Rehabilitation Costs

When using the personal injury settlement calculator, consider the amount you have spent and will spend on rehabilitation costs, outpatient therapies, rehabilitation centers, and occupational therapy. If you require ongoing medical treatment to reduce the level of physical discomfort caused by your injuries, you can claim your future rehabilitation costs, too. 

Therapy Costs

Enter the total amount you have spent and expect to pay in therapies, such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapies, and DBT. Serious injuries are more than just physical injuries. There is also the mental anguish and trauma that go with it. These can be added to your total settlement amount. 

Non-Economic Damages

Unlike economic damages, which are based on tangible factors such as medical expenses, non-economic damages are subjective aspects of a serious injury, such as mental anguish and pain and suffering. 

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering damages are to compensate you for your physical pain, including future pain and suffering. Our pain and suffering calculator will help you get an idea of how much to expect.

Generally, calculating pain and suffering means having your economic damages, such as present and future medical expenses and property damage, multiplied by 1.5 to 5 times.

Disfigurement

Sometimes, the injured party is left permanently disfigured and/or scarred. In these cases, you can claim non-economic claims for disfigurement, as it can have a significant impact on the quality of your life. 

You may have a difficult time dating or finding a new job, especially if it is customer-facing. Additionally, you may suffer from low self-esteem from the drastic changes to your appearance. 

Emotional Trauma

Our personal injury lawyers can help you receive compensation for emotional distress and emotional pain and suffering related to your accident. While no amount of money can completely remove the emotional distress, it can enable you to gain better access to therapies and to be compensated for what happened to you. 

Loss of Income Potential

You can also claim future lost earnings in the form of lost income potential. Some personal injury accidents leave victims unable to continue their careers or work at all due to permanent disability. 

For instance, if you were a construction laborer but a slip and fall accident left you using a wheelchair, you won’t necessarily be able to return to your former line of work. You’ve lost the ability to earn money in the way you did before the injury. 

Loss of Enjoyment of Life

Not everyone fully recovers from serious injuries. They may impact how much you’re able to enjoy living your life. You may not be able to do the things you love anymore because of your injuries. You can recover compensation for the loss of enjoyment of life based on these factors.

Did you have to miss out on a planned big family trip? Can you no longer participate in a hobby you’ve loved to do for years? These all count.

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Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are used to punish people and companies who commit especially egregious acts and intentionally put people in harm’s way. Punitive damages are not issued in most cases. However, when the judge adds them, the maximum settlement you receive could be far greater than in cases without it. 

Wrongful Death

Unfortunately, some injuries lead to fatalities. The family members of the deceased can seek a personal injury settlement for their losses with the help of an experienced attorney specialized in wrongful death cases. There are various types of damages that you can recover in a wrongful death settlement. 

Funeral and Burial Expenses

You can include the cost of funeral and burial expenses in your settlement for your loved one. There’s no reason that you should have to bear the cost of funerals and burials on your own after losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. 

Loss of Consortium

Loss of consortium refers to the loss of companionship, affection, and intimate relations that the surviving spouse or family members experience due to the untimely death of their loved one. This type of claim recognizes the deep emotional and relational void left by the deceased.

For example, if a spouse loses their partner due to medical malpractice or a fatal injury caused by negligence, they may be entitled to compensation for the profound loss of consortium. 

This compensation aims to address the loss of the emotional support, love, and companionship that the deceased provided, acknowledging the lasting impact on the surviving family members’ lives. 

Loss of Society

Children and spouses can also receive non-economic damages for the loss of society. This means the loss of emotional care or support that you would have received if your loved one was still alive.

Your Loved One’s Medical Bills

Be sure to enter the cost of your loved one’s medical bills and other expenses into any personal injury calculator. You can recover compensation to cover these often hefty bills and have the responsible party cover for them instead.

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Types of Injuries and Accidents Eligible to Recover Compensation Under Personal Injury Laws

There are many different types of injuries that we can help you recover compensation for, including:

  • Slips and falls
  • Auto accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Product liability
  • Premises liability
  • Construction accidents
  • Nursing home abuse
  • Dog bites
  • Workplace accidents
  • Wrongful death

This list is not comprehensive. If the actions of another party have seriously injured you, it is still possible to file a civil lawsuit against them with the help of your personal injury law firm.

What to Expect During Your Personal Injury Case

After you have been injured, the most important step you can take is to seek immediate medical treatment at a hospital, by ambulance if possible. You can also go to an urgent care center, though these medical centers may not be properly equipped to handle serious injuries. 

The records created through this appointment will serve as important evidence in your personal injury claim, should you decide to move forward with one. 

If possible, you want to try to get pictures and other documentation as possible. For example, if you were involved in a car accident, it is a good idea to gather the contact details of people who witnessed the accident and take a lot of pictures of the accident scene, your injuries, and your damaged vehicle with your smartphone. 

If you were involved in a car accident, the next steps will vary based on the state you’re in. In a no-fault state, you typically need to notify your own insurance company of the accident. 

In a tort state, you may need to notify the other party’s insurance company of what happened. Do not accept a settlement from insurance adjusters without having your attorney review it first. Most insurance companies will offer a lowball settlement amount to see if you will just accept it.

Next, it is time to schedule a free case review with a personal injury attorney. Even if you share some of the blame for the accident, it is still possible to recover an injury settlement through your state’s comparative negligence laws. 

During the consultation, we’ll review your case and give you an idea of your legal options. If your accident happened a long time ago, you may not be eligible to file a civil claim if the statute of limitations has already passed.

Should you decide to move forward, your attorney will gather evidence and build a case. They will likely engage in settlement negotiations with any insurance companies involved in your lawsuit. If these negotiations are not successful, your case will then go to court. 

At the very least, a nuisance settlement could be possible, where you get a settlement without the responsible party having to accept the blame.  

Factors That Impact Settlement Value

Many factors influence a personal injury settlement amount. In general, more serious injuries receive higher levels of compensation than more minor injuries. This means that cases that involve catastrophic injuries or wrongful death usually recover more than cases that don’t. 

There are other significant factors that will influence your total settlement size. This includes how long the injuries took to resolve, the severity of your injuries, and the actions of the other party. If they acted with disregard for your safety, it is likely that you could recover more in your personal injury settlement than if you shared responsibility for what happened.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer for a Full Case Review!

While personal injury settlement calculators can be valuable to get an idea of what your settlement could look like, there is no substitute for speaking with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Based on the specifics of your personal injury claim, your attorney can walk you through all of your legal options and give you some guidance on how to proceed. 

Jonathan Rosenfeld, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we understand the complexities of personal injury law and are skilled in handling a wide range of cases, from those involving severe injuries to those with long-term consequences. We fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve in your personal injury claim. 

Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t need to pay us upfront. Unless we win your case, you won’t owe us anything at all. Contact us for a free consultation by filling out our contact form or calling toll-free at (888) 424-5757. A member of our legal team is available 24 hours a day to help you get started.

Client Reviews

Jonathan Rosenfeld was professionally objective, timely, and knowledgeable. Also, his advice was extremely effective regarding my case. In addition, Jonathan was understanding and patient pertaining to any of my questions or concerns. I was very happy with the end result and I highly recommend Jonathan Rosenfeld.

– Michonne Proulx

Extremely impressed with this law firm. They took control of a bad motorcycle crash that left my uncle seriously injured. Without any guarantee of a financial recovery, they went out and hired accident investigators and engineers to help prove how the accident happened. I am grateful that they worked on a contingency fee basis as there was no way we could have paid for these services on our own.

– Ethan Armstrong

Jonathan Rosenfeld was professionally objective, timely, and knowledgeable. Also, his advice was extremely effective regarding my case. In addition, Jonathan was understanding and patient pertaining to any of my questions or concerns. I was very happy with the end result and I highly recommend Jonathan Rosenfeld.

– Giulia

This lawyer really helped me get compensation for my motorcycle accident case. I know there is no way that I could have gotten anywhere near the amount that Mr. Rosenfeld was able to get to settle my case. Thank you.

– Daniel Kaim

Jonathan did a great job helping my family navigate through a lengthy lawsuit involving my grandmother’s death in a nursing home. Through every step of the case, Jonathan kept my family informed of the progression of the case. Although our case eventually settled at a mediation, I really was impressed at how well prepared Jonathan was to take the case to trial.

– Lisa

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