Can My Spouse File a Claim for Compensation Too?
May 1st, 2012 tmccoy
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Nearly everyone has been in some type of accident or in their life. Whether it has been a car accident or a slip and fall, some events can do very little harm while others can change your entire life.
The latter is true for one such client who lost multiple fingers in an accident. This poor man was no longer able to do basic life functions such as cooking and driving, not to mention being able to earn a living for him and his family.
In order to protect his family, the injured victim needed help in seeking compensation for the harm caused to him. Several types of compensation are available if you’re injured. This includes compensation for your pain and suffering based on the injuries you sustained. Your claim may also include other money to assist paying off medical expenses, both past and future bills. Also available in New York is the ability for a spouse to also seek a claim for suffering on their behalf. Known as loss of consortium, it awards the spouse for the services their injured partner can no longer perform. Since the whole family is affected, we help you seek out compensation that will help your entire family rebuild and recover from an accident. Watch this video now to learn more.
To learn more about personal injury accidents, I encourage you to watch the video above and to explore our educational website. If you have legal questions, I want you to call me at (800) 800-9797. I welcome your call.
