In a slip and fall accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:
- Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
- Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: This includes compensation for the activities you can no longer enjoy as a result of your injuries.
- Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your belongings that were damaged in the accident.
- Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.