Topeka Personal Injury Attorney
When an accident occurs, your life can change in an instant. The careless, reckless, or negligent actions of another person or entity can result in permanent, life-changing consequences for yourself and your family. While these accidents may be out of our control, you do have the right to take action when someone else’s negligence causes you harm. A personal injury or wrongful death claim cannot undo the pain and suffering you have been through, but it can allow you the ability to heal and move forward from the accident without the weight of unexpected financial burdens.
At Roger Fincher Attorney at Law, we provide compassionate, personalized legal representation for victims of negligence and their loved ones. Whether you were injured in a serious car crash, harmed by a defective product, or lost a loved one due to a work-related accident, we can help you understand your legal options and fight for the justice and recovery you are owed. Our Topeka personal injury attorney, Roger Fincher, has more than 25 years of legal experience and has handled thousands of complex cases. We understand how to navigate the legal system, as well as what it takes to win. While we strive for swift settlements on behalf of our clients, we are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary. In every instance, our goal is to help you obtain the maximum compensation you are entitled to.
What Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
While the specific amount of compensation you can recover will vary depending on your unique circumstance, there are three main types of compensation that remain consistent in all personal injury claims. These categories of compensation an injury victim can pursue when pursuing a personal injury claim are also referred to as damages. These damages are:
- Economic
- Non-economic
- Punitive
Economic damages exist to compensate the injured party for the financial losses they suffer that directly result from their injuries. These expenses typically include medical expenses or missed days at work due to the inability to work. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, exists to compensate the injured party for non-financial suffering such as pain and suffering. By nature, these damages can be more difficult to quantify. An experienced attorney from our firm will be able to help you.
Because both economic and non-economic damages seek to compensate the injured party for a loss, they both fall under the umbrella of what is called compensatory damages. That is, damages that seek to compensate for a loss. The only type of damages that does not do so is punitive damages. Punitive damages seek to punish the negligent party for the injuries they inflicted. Because of this they are not often awarded.
