Personal Injury Damages

Personal Injury Damages Lawyers

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Personal Injury Damages:

Acquiring equitable compensation for all injuries you have endured is our primary focus at Retamar & Millian, P.A. When you are injured damages (or financial compensation) is a top priority. We utilize all the experience and depth of resources we have to  get you the largest recovery possible. When an injury occurs it results in medical bills, as well as lost income. In some cases there can be property damage, which in turn could incur rental fees. In severe cases your injuries can directly impact the activities of your daily life, and cause undue amounts of pain and suffering. 

Retamar & Millian, P.A. does more than work for money for bills, we believe in the law which states recovery should be enough to “make you whole again.” When your case is concluded with us we want you to be as close as possible to the life you had before your injury. 

Types of Damages

For personal injury cases there are three types of damages awarded: punitive damages, compensatory damages, and nominal damages. 

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Types Of Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are separated into two groups: actual damages and general damages. Actual damages are specific to the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses and measurable financial loss. For example:
  • Lost wages due to injury and recovery
  • Any medical bills related to your injury
  • Cost of enhances to household, such as a wheelchair
  • Cost of replacement or repair for damaged property
  • Cost of transportation such as a rental car
General damages relate to things that are hard to document as dollars spent, but that do have a negative effect on the plaintiff. For example:
  • Disfigurement due to injuries
  • Pain, suffering and other mental health issues related to injury
  • Future costs of medical expenses
  • Permenant life effects of injury
  • Future wages lost
  • Opportunity loss
  • Potential loss of consortium

Amount of Damages

There is no clear formula utilized to put a price on the injury, pain and suffering you’ve endured. This is one reason it's imperative to work with an  experienced attorney. At Retamar & Millian, P.A. we have a depth of experience with all sorts of injury cases allowing us to form an educated expectation of the damages you deserve. We will not accept the defendant  settling your case outside of court for less than you deserve.

In order to establish the monetary worth of your injury your attorney at our firm will calculate such things as medical costs, lost income and property damage. We will meet with you to understand the extent of your pain, emotional torment, and loss of consortium, enjoyment and opportunities. If needed we will employ specialists to prove the extent of your injury.

We take all steps needed to assure you are getting the full compensation. We know every case is as individual as the person injured. While we can not guarantee a specific amount for a certain set of damages we can promise we will tirelessly work for getting you the maximum amount that you deserve.

Factors Affecting Damages Awards

  • Degree of liability of the defendant
If the defendant is found 100% at fault for the injury the plaintiff receives the full monetary award.
  • Nature of the injury
The more severe the injury, the higher the monetary value of the claim will be.
  • Credibility of all parties
Both defendant and plaintiff will be examined for credibility and if found lacking it could affect the amount you receive.
  • Comparative negligence
If the plaintiff shares fault in the cause of injury the degree of monetary compensation will be adjusted.
  • Witness testimony
A witness that is credible, whether a specialist or person that viewed the accident makes an impact on your claim.
  • Age of plaintiff
A younger person with a permanent injury is expected to have more future pain and suffering due to the injury than an older claimant. 


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