Damages can be in all shapes and sizes. But not all can be paid. For example, if you were lifting or carrying something on a pathway indicated wet floor, your odds of getting compensated are low. Why? Because of negligence. Before jumping into any type of damage, just know that anything that falls in ignorance and negligence cannot be compensated. It will be thrown away from the court of law. So, before going to cry to your injury lawyer, be rational and prudent about the situation before wasting their time.

It can be also good to know that compensation can take a long time before injuries take place. People like insurance claim adjusters don’t care whether you fell off the roof or burnt your hand. They only care if the company keeps their money. That’s what they are paid for. So, be careful with this shark. This means they will go every mile to investigate any loophole that you didn’t care to look for. They might even call you. If they do, just politely reject and tell them to talk to your injury lawyer.

Remember the rule of thumb in life, anything can be used against you in a court of law. And when it comes to an insurance claim adjuster, this anthem beats at their heart.

With that in mind, let’s dive into the types of damages that you can be paid for. And before we forget, if you are on the lookout for a personal injury lawyer in Bergen County, NJ, the experts at Jae Lee Law are willing and ready to hear you out.

1.  Negligent damages

These are damages that occur from the ignorance of one party. This causes the victimized party to pay due to ignorance of duty to act expectedly.  Examples include:

  • Slips and falls from a wet floor
  • The driver was texting while driving and hits another vehicle
  • Car accident from a driver neglecting traffic rules
  • Physician or surgeon leaves an object inside a patient or worsens the situation of the patient

This might seem easy on the eye but needs confrontation by a good person or workplace injury lawyer. Also, it might need direct confession by the defendant.

2. Battery

This is intentional. Unless the victimized party gave the defendant consent. If not, then this type of damage or tort is viable for filing and compensation. In our lenses, this can be one of the easiest ways to get paid if it’s paired with a form of serious physical injury. Other forms of intentional torts include:

  • Defamation
  • Assault
  • Committing fraud
  • Fraud
  • Intentional cause of emotional stress

3.  Special damages

This refers to the economic burden or loss you have incurred because of the injury. It can be a loss of income, medical expenses, or property damage. These damages are assessed by lost wages or the plaintiff’s care.

4. General damages

These are damages that are invisible to the eye. They include pain and suffering. Juries tend to award higher compensation fees in cases of trauma and any form of disorder from the accident.