What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?

In a Colorado personal injury case, you can recover two main categories of damages: economic damages (your financial losses) and non-economic damages (your pain and suffering). Economic damages include medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and property damage. These have specific dollar amounts. Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and similar intangible harms. You can also recover physical impairment damages for the permanent loss of bodily function. In rare cases involving particularly reckless or intentional conduct, you may also recover punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer. For catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or amputations, damages can reach into the millions when you account for lifetime medical care, lost earning capacity, and the profound impact on quality of life. At Kane Trial Law, we document all your damages thoroughly to ensure you receive full compensation.