Factors Affecting Damages

Issues that Impact the Amount Of Damages Awarded in Massachusetts

Nature, Extent and Duration of Injury

There are three important factors that determine the amount of damages that are awarded:

• The nature of the injury
• The extent to which the person was injured
• Duration that the person suffered from the injury

For instance, in the case of severe physical trauma (such as skeletal, ligament or nerve damage), you would be more apt to collect a greater amount of money for damages than you would if your injury was a minor case of whiplash or back strain. Supportive documentation such as X-rays and CAT scans in severe cases are essential in your case.

The permanence of the injury as well as the extent of treatment required also are important in your personal injury claim.

Defendant Liability

Who is at fault is also considered in a personal injury claim. If the defendant is completely at fault, the compensatory damages awarded to the victim will be the full amount requested. In some instances, there may be more than one defendant and damages may be assessed in proportion to each defendant's fault.

If, however, you the victim are found to be partially at fault in the incident, the amount of damages awarded may be reduced.

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