The best way to receive the amount due in an auto accident insurance claim is to hire an auto accident lawyer. There are specific types of damages that are recoverable. Medical expenses are recoverable when they result from injuries arising from the accident. These expenses include doctor's visits, hospital expenses, emergency room expenses, chiropractic care, and medical devices. However, the cost of a doctor's visit for litigation purposes does not fall under medical expenses. Future medical expenses are also recoverable and require a highly experienced attorney to determine specific amounts in each case. Pain and suffering damages are granted in accident cases where there is continuing physical pain. Mental anguish damages are recoverable in cases where emotional pain results from the crash. A lawyer will ask for lost wage damages if his client has lost earning capacity while recovering or will lose this capacity in the future. To determine the amount of damages an attorney will total his client's bills and input other data.