When another party causes you an injury, that person can be held accountable financially for your damages. If you decide to pursue legal action against a negligent party for your economic and non-economic damages, you must fulfill the burden of proof. You must prove that the other party’s negligence directly caused your injuries. You may be awarded significant compensation for your losses if you prove their negligence. Continue to follow along to learn what exactly loss of enjoyment of life represents in a personal injury lawsuit, and discover how our proficient Washington D.C. Injury Attorneys can help you seek reasonable compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.
What is loss of enjoyment of life?
Firstly, it is essential to understand the differences between economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are calculable losses representing out-of-pocket financial losses related to the accident and your injuries. Monetary damages may include past and future medical expenses, vocational rehabilitation, property damage, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are not quantifiable as they are subjective losses related to the accident and your injuries. Non-economic damages may include emotional distress, pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life. Both economic and non-economic damages can include future anticipated losses as well.
Further, many people who suffer injuries due to another party’s negligence wonder what precisely the loss of enjoyment of life is. Ultimately, in legal terms, the concept of loss of enjoyment of life refers to the impact their injuries have had on their quality of life. Essentially, the loss of enjoyment comes from the inability to engage in certain activities they once enjoyed before their injuries. For instance, you may have enjoyed playing a sport, however, you can no longer enjoy these activities as a result of your injuries sustained in the accident. Generally, when the court calculates the amount a victim should receive for their loss of enjoyment of life, they will consider several factors. The court will usually take into account the severity of the injury, the nature of the activity that has been lost, the future impact of the injury, and the age of the victim when calculating this type of non-economic damage.
If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, don’t hesitate to contact a seasoned Washington, D.C., injury attorney. Proving non-economic damages, such as loss of enjoyment of life, can be difficult. However, our firm will work tirelessly to help you recover reasonable compensation for your damages. Allow our firm to represent your interests to achieve the best possible outcome!
