Loss of Enjoyment of Life Damages and Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims
Your life can change instantly if you are involved in a car accident. There is the possibility that you can suffer injuries that lead to permanent disablement, or that you can never fully recover from and always have to deal with chronic adverse health implications.
Many times, it is not just the physical bodily harm that you can suffer after an accident, but also the emotional detriments that you may have to endure. You might find yourself feeling so down about your life that you no longer experience the excitement and joy you used to have with certain activities you were so passionate about before your accident. This can be a hard reality to face.
When assessing a personal injury claim after a car accident all damages must be identified. Every damage and loss must be included because the purpose of a claim is to obtain financial compensation to help you become whole again. While there may be no amount of money that can truly heal your physical and emotional wounds, and there is no way to travel back in time to avoid the accident that hurt you, a personal injury claim can still secure you the full financial compensation and some amount of justice you deserve for everything you had to go through. That may include adding “loss of enjoyment of life” as compensable damage to your claim.
Having an attorney assisting you with the personal injury claims process can be advantageous. If you were in an Oklahoma car accident, you are welcome to reach out to an attorney at the Putnam Law Office for help.
Understanding What Loss of Enjoyment of Life Damages Are in Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims
Under Oklahoma’s personal injury laws, tangible losses that occur with physical injuries and related medical treatment are compensable. So are non-tangible losses such as a diminished quality of life after the trauma of an accident. It is not uncommon that these less tangible costs are the most impactful on a car accident victim’s life. This is why the state of Oklahoma allows claimants to claim “loss of enjoyment of life” damages and also gives them the right to obtain financial compensation for such damages.
Loss of enjoyment of life may seem like it is the same as pain and suffering. This is not the case. Pain and suffering are non-economic and intangible damages that are related to the physical pain and emotional distress an injury causes. Loss of enjoyment of life refers to a depleted ability to delight in and take pleasure from leisurely activities or generally be happy in life and experience satisfaction with joyful moments of living.
Speak to an Attorney at the Putnam Law Office Today
After an Oklahoma car accident, if you experienced significant psychological harm that affects your ability to function and feel good in your life, then loss of enjoyment of life damages may apply to your case. To learn more about how you can obtain the highest amount of compensation from a personal injury claim, please call the Putnam Law Office today at (405) 849-9149 today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Oklahoma City personal injury attorney.
