Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be devastating, both physically and financially. In addition to serious injuries and mental trauma, hit-and-run accidents are often accompanied by expensive medical bills. Fortunately, if you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident on Long Island, the experienced hit-and-run accident attorneys of Dell & Dean, PLLC, are here to help.
Value of a Hit and Run Accident
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries. However, it is difficult to assess the value of a hit and run case without closely examining the applicable facts. When you come to us for assistance with your hit and run accident, we will evaluate the following factors to determine the value of your case:
- The severity and extent of injuries
- Whether your injuries prevent you from holding employment
- Whether your accident resulted in permanent disability or disfigurement
- The effect of the accident on your daily life and personal relationships
Damages for a Hit and Run Accident
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to compensatory damages and punitive damages for your hit and run accident. Compensatory damages compensate victims for their losses, while punitive damages are a form of punishment. As discussed below, compensatory damages can be either economic or non-economic.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are intended to compensate an injury victim for his or her financial losses.
Common economic damages include:
- Medical bills
- Treatment costs
- Prescription expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
Proving economic damages involves gathering financial documents and adding each expense by category. For loss of earning capacity, a financial expert may be required to arrive at an accurate valuation. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, we will accurately value your economic damages and seek compensation from the responsible party.
Non-Economic Damages
As opposed to economic damages, which are easily calculated, non-economic damages compensate victims for intangible losses. Types of non-economic damages include:
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent disability
- Permanent disfigurement
At Dell & Dean, PLLC, we understand the physical and mental pain caused by hit and run accidents. Therefore, we will work with you to determine the extent of your non-economic damages and aggressively seek compensation on your behalf.
How an Attorney Can Help
Suffering a hit-and-run accident can be physically and emotionally debilitating. Often, hit and run accident victims are in no position to handle their filings, negotiations, and other legal matters. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, we understand how difficult it can be to attempt to navigate the insurance and legal systems following a serious accident. Therefore, when you come to us for assistance, we will do the heavy lifting for you, which will allow you time to focus on what is most important—recovering from your hit-and-run accident. Specifically, following your hit-and-run accident, we will:
- Investigate the facts of your case
- Review relevant documentation and insurance policies
- Pursue all possible sources of compensation on your behalf
- File legal documents and meet all deadlines
- Gather and assess evidence
- Negotiate a settlement
- Take your case to court, if necessary
Contact Our Long Island Hit and Run Accident Attorney
If you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident, Dell & Dean, PLLC, is here to help. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, our lawyers have the knowledge and experience necessary to obtain financial compensation on your behalf. Please contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with an accident attorney.
Dell & Dean, PLLC, represents personal injury victims throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island, as well as the boroughs of New York City and the surrounding areas.
