Have you been a victim of an accident and have you suffered injuries? It is logical that you have a lot of questions. After all, you have a lot coming your way. “What exactly is personal injury?”

“What does my personal injury consist of?” “Am I even entitled to compensation?”

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What is personal injury?

Personal injury includes all damage that you as a victim suffer after an accident. Personal injury is made up of various damage. Personal injury in addition to material damage, also consist of immaterial damage (pain and suffering).

 

Some examples of damage are:

 

-medical expenses;

-travel expenses;

-loss of income;

-loss of self-reliance;

-help in the household;

-adjustments in the house or car;

-damage to your car, clothing, telephone;

-study costs due to study delay;

-childcare;

-compensation for the pain and discomfort that a victim experiences (as a result of the injury suffered).

 

In addition to these damage, many more matters fall under personal injury. This depends on your personal situation and circumstances. ■