Tort Claim Tort Claims get you compensation for pain and suffering, income loss, housekeeping and handyman services, as well as medical and rehabilitation services not covered by Accident Benefits.
For pain and suffering, receive up to approximately $375,000. This is only available if the victim suffers a serious impairment of an important physical, mental or psychological function or a permanent disfigurement, such as scarring. The damages may be subject to a monetary deductible.
For loss of income, receive up to $150,000/year or more. The victim can claim 70% of gross past income loss. Future income loss can be claimed at 100%. No income loss is payable for the first week following the accident. Any employment disability insurance, private disability insurance, accident benefits, or disability benefits received are deductible from the victim’s claim for lost income.
How many years do you believe you will continue to lose income (no greater than 50 years)? One Year Two Years Five Years Ten Years Other How many years do you believe you will continue to lose income (no greater than 50 years)?
The victim is entitled to be reimbursed for housekeeping, home maintenance, and home modification expenses. The victim must first seek housekeeping and home maintenance expenses from their accident benefits insurer.
How many years do you require this housekeeping, home maintenance, and home modification expenses? One Year Two Years Three Years Five Years Other How many years do you require this housekeeping, home maintenance, and home modification expenses?
What is your lifetime need for these expenses (no greater than $5,000,000)? $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000 Other What is your lifetime need for these expenses (no greater than $5,000,000)?
What is your lifetime need for these expenses (no greater than $1,000,000)? $50,000 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 Other What is your lifetime need for these expenses (no greater than $1,000,000)?
