Loss of Enjoyment of Normal Life Truck Accident Lawyers

When a person is injured in a truck accident due to no fault of their own, they deserve to be compensated for their damages from all parties who may be liable. While most people assume they can be compensated for lost wages, medical bills, and damaged property, they don’t realize they can also receive compensation for loss of enjoyment of normal life.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

 What is Loss of Enjoyment of Normal Life?

The loss of enjoyment of normal life, sometimes called hedonic damages, refers to the detrimental alterations of a person’s life or lifestyle or the inability to enjoy life following an accident.

Unlike other types of compensation which can easily be determined, like medical bills, property damages, and lost wages, damages for loss of enjoyment of normal life can be difficult to measure in monetary terms.

Loss of Enjoyment of Normal Life Examples

The severity of the loss of enjoyment of normal life can vary by the severity of the truck accident.

Examples of this include:

• Simple Loss of Enjoyment-When a person cannot do even the simplest tasks in everyday life following an accident, such as walking, cooking, cleaning, being social, or engaging in hobbies they once enjoyed.
• Severe Loss of Enjoyment-When a person cannot perform the normal daily functions one needs and the quality of their life decreases. This includes showering, using the bathroom, and feeding themselves, as well as dealing with extreme pain.
• Trauma and Distress-A truck accident can leave a victim with psychological or emotional damage that affects them for the rest of their lives. Trauma and distress will vary with the level of trauma sustained, but victims may require months or years of treatment for conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression, or they may never recover fully enough to drive again.

Also included in loss of enjoyment of normal life can be activities you once enjoyed that you no longer can take part in. For example, if you were a triathlete before the accident, but can no longer swim, run, or ride a bicycle, this could be considered a loss of enjoyment of normal life. Likewise, if you enjoyed quilting prior to your accident but because of a loss of limbs you can no longer sew, you once again have a loss of enjoyment of normal life.

Proving Loss of Enjoyment of Normal Life

To prove the loss of enjoyment of normal life, a plaintiff will often have to provide testimony from themselves and sometimes others who have witnessed them taking part in certain activities. They would testify how life has significantly changed since the accident and how once enjoyable activities are no longer enjoyable.  

Legal Help with Loss of Enjoyment of Normal Life

While the compensation for loss of enjoyment of normal life is not typically the largest part of an insurance settlement, a jury can provide a substantial payout if the impact of the accident has been significant.

When you or a loved one is involved in an accident due to no fault of your own and you are unsure how to proceed with your case, you need an experienced personal injury attorney at your side who will consider the complete impact of your injuries while pursuing the compensation that you deserve.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.