There are basically two main components that make up a personal injury claim, special damages and pain and suffering. Special damages include the cost of your medical treatment. But, it will also include the estimated cost of the medical care you’ll need throughout recovery. And, it includes any wages that you’ve lost because you were unable to work.

If your injuries are minor, you can often handle the settlement yourself. But, a serious injury is a more complicated matter and to protect yourself, you should always choose a good attorney to handle your case. A qualified attorney can get you a much bigger settlement than an insurance company will offer to keep the case from going to court.

Aside from proving liability, one of the most important factors in winning a personal injury claim is to have documentation for all of the expenses you’ve incurred. You can even claim expenses for traveling back and forth to the hospital, doctor or therapy. So, make sure that you get and keep receipts for every single expense.