What Are My Rights, And What Can I Expect Out Of My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
What are your rights after a personal injury? The justice system exists to make you whole, explains Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman. That means your medical bills get covered—through PIP or health insurance—and your out-of-pocket costs are reimbursed by the at-fault party. You're also entitled to general damages for pain and suffering, valued by severity and duration.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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What are your rights after a personal injury?
The justice system exists to make you whole—your medical bills get covered through PIP or health insurance, and your out-of-pocket costs are reimbursed by the at-fault party.
What about pain and suffering?
You're also entitled to general damages for pain and suffering, valued by severity and duration—the hardest piece of a claim to value.
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