Schiller Hamilton Podcast Ep 16 | Joel Hamilton

Derek Harper sat down with Joel Hamilton to talk about how injuries are proven. They talk about what economic harm is, in terms of lost income, medical costs, permanent injuries, and what clients can do to document their journey to help the attorney reach the best settlement possible. Joel explains how not only how to prove damages, but also how to solve damages to get a case settled fairly. Lastly, he goes over the loss of enjoyment of life, and how an injury that impacts your life can be compensated.

Timestamps:
00:46 How Are Injuries Proven?
07:07 What Can You Do When The Medical Record Does Not Match Your Injury?
09:42 What Do You Do When Someone Has A Lasting Impairment?
12:45 Is Disfigurement Or A Scarring Injury Compensable?
14:38 What Types Of Economic Harm Can Be Compensable Damages?
18:07 Is A Doctors Note Critical For Collecting Lost Wages?
20:32 What Can I Prepare Before My Accident To Help Recieve Lost Wages?
22:57 What Compensation Do I Recieve If My Injury Is Permanent?
26:13 What Is Loss Of Enjoyment Of Life?
30:23 What Can The Client Do To Help The Attorney Prove Loss Of Enjoyment Of Life?

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