Loss Of Use: What This Phrase Means In A Car Accident Lawsuit

28 March 2019 by Jonathan Phillips

There are many phrases and legal terms thrown around in cases, but with good purpose. Every phrase and word has merit in its purpose and use. This is very true of "loss of use", where the phrase has more than one application. Here is what this phrase means as it is applied in an auto accident, and what an auto accident attorney can do for you when these scenarios apply to you:

Loss of Use of Your Vehicle

Loss of use of your vehicle means that your vehicle was a complete loss in the accident; there is no way to recover it, no way to restore or repair it to its former functional use. If you are still able to drive after the accident and some time spent healing, you will be without a vehicle. Most car insurance companies do not pay you enough for the total loss of your vehicle, which means that even if you had that type of insurance rider on your policy, you will not be able to buy a new or used car outright. Your lawyer can help you sue the other driver for enough compensation to replace the vehicle you lost. 

Loss of Use of a Limb, Eye, Etc.

Loss of a body part after an accident is one of the most terrifying of all accident situations. If you lose an eye or a limb, you will never have use of that body part ever again. You may not be able to work, you may not be able to drive, hold down a job, or manage many of the other tasks you once did. On top of the physically disabling challenges, you may also experience extreme depression and/or trauma, for which you would need therapy. As for the loss of a limb, you might be able to get a prosthetic, but that costs money. Suing the other driver for all of these losses and enough compensation to make it right is exactly how your lawyer will see it and pursue it. 

Hiring a Lawyer 

Accident lawyers know the phrase "loss of use" quite well. They know when and where to apply it for the maximum impact on a lawsuit, and how to back the claim to make sure their clients receive the compensation that they deserve. Be sure to hire an auto accident lawyer who understands the impact of your losses and can help you put your life back together after an accident.

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