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After a slip and fall due to a negligent property owner, you might have suffered a serious injury. However, you might be expected to make a full recovery, and your doctor might have told you that you can return to work relatively quickly. The normal approach for a personal injury claim would be to calculate your damages based on things like medical expenses and missed wages. But what if your injury prevents you from doing something you love, like playing your favorite sport?
This is more common than you think. While injuries may heal enough to allow you to perform basic tasks like going back to work, athletes require a greater degree of functionality to truly enjoy their sport of choice. You may have tried to play soccer again, only to realize that your injury makes it impossible to stay on the field for more than five minutes. So how do you approach this situation in the context of a personal injury lawsuit?
The first step is to get in touch with a qualified, experienced attorney as soon as possible. These legal professionals can make sure that you receive compensation for all the damages you may have suffered. These include not only economic damages like missed wages and medical expenses, but also non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.
Loss of Enjoyment
“Loss of enjoyment” is a specific type of damage that you can claim after suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence. This might be a negligent property owner, a negligent driver, or some other entity. When plaintiffs claim that they have suffered a “loss of enjoyment,” it means that their injury has prevented them from enjoying life to the fullest, in the way that they were previously accustomed to before the injury.
Let’s say you played soccer four times a week prior to the injury, and you considered it to be a major part of your life. Regular exercise can lead to a number of benefits, both in terms of physical health and mental health. If your injury suddenly prevents you from engaging in this normal routine that you enjoy and have grown accustomed to, you can claim “loss of enjoyment” in your lawsuit.
In New York, loss of enjoyment is not considered its own separate damage. You will claim this together with other damages that fall under the general category of pain and suffering, such as loss of consortium or disfigurement. This is unlike many other states, which deal with loss of enjoyment separately compared to other damages under pain and suffering.
Enlist the Help of a Qualified Attorney Today
If you have been searching for a qualified, experienced attorney who can help you with these matters, look no further than The Glassman Law Group. We have plenty of experience with personal injury cases, and we understand the negative impact these injuries can have on a victim’s ability to enjoy life. We will fight for your right to receive a settlement that you truly deserve. Book your consultation today.
Enlist the Help of a Qualified Attorney Today
If you have been searching for a qualified, experienced attorney who can help you with these matters, look no further than The Glassman Law Group. We have plenty of experience with personal injury cases, and we understand the negative impact these injuries can have on a victim’s ability to enjoy life. We’ll fight for your right to receive a settlement that you truly deserve. Book your consultation today.