Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
How Much is My Massachusetts Car Accident Worth? (Part B)
Mental Anguish
While pain and suffering relates to the physical torment resulting from a Massachusetts car accident, mental anguish refers to the emotional and psychological pain that stem from such a catastrophic event.
You may be able to recover damages associated with mental anguish as a result of the accident, if you can show that you are experiencing:
- fear
- worry
- humiliation
- anxiety
- grief
- shock
Loss of Consortium
Loss of consortium relates to the effects and consequences of your Massachusetts car accident on your marriage or same-sex union. Both you and your spouse or partner may be able to collect damages related to loss of consortium.
Some of the benefits of married life which can be affected by a serious car accident include:
- companionship
- sexual relations
- assistance
Again, insurance companies view loss of consortium damages through the lens of what a jury might award a plaintiff as part of personal injury compensation in a Massachusetts court of law.
Some factors the jury might consider are:
- the life expectancy of both you and your spouse or partner
- how stable your relationship was
- the degree to which these consortium benefits have been lost or affected after the Massachusetts car accident
Contacting a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in a car crash, you should contact an auto accidents lawyer to learn about your rights and determine liability. When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained, and do you have experience with vehicle injury cases?
The Boston personal injury law firm Kiley Law Group works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are No Fees unless our trained car accident lawyers win your case.
Call (888) 208-1695 for a Free Legal Evaluation of your case.
