What Does the Bible Say About Damages for Personal Injuries

Written by

Updated on Monday, Mar 25, 2024

When you hire a lawyer to file a personal injury claim you are seeking compensation for your damages and injuries that you believe were caused by the negligence of someone else.

Damages in a personal injury lawsuit generally include:

Medical and therapy costs for the past and future;
Loss of earnings for the past and future;
Pain and suffering for the past and future.

Many people are curious: What does the Bible say about obtaining compensation for injuries caused by negligence?

Our civil laws are derived from the Judeo-Christian tradition and the Bible is very clear on the injured victims' right to seek damages.

In fact, the Old Testament clearly provided for compensation to the injured person:

Medical Care: “…he who struck him … shall provide for him to be thoroughly healed.” Exodus 21:19
Loss of Earnings: “…he who struck him …shall only pay for the loss of his time…” Exodus 21:19

In the Talmud damages are further explained in detail: A person who inflicts bodily harm on another, must pay compensation to the latter for the damages suffered, including:

Pain and suffering
Medical expenses
Loss of earnings

Our laws concerning the recovery of damages in a personal injury lawsuit are the same as those that were set out so many years ago in the Bible.

If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, then contact us today for a free consultation. Our lawyers have the experience, knowledge and skill to help you obtain the full and fair compensation you need and deserve.

Get the advice and guidance you and your family need

You do not have to go through this alone.

At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we have over 40 years of experience helping accident victims in New York recover compensation. The clients we represent benefit from the personal attention of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys.

We Have Recovered Over $2 Billion for Our Clients.

The attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have obtained verdicts and settlements of over $1 Million for hundreds of our individual clients. Since all New York personal injury law firms generally charge the same legal fee why not hire an experienced law firm with a proven track record?

When you retain the New York City accident lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, you will always work directly with your lawyer, and not with a paralegal or secretary. We will always be available to you! Our hundreds of positive client reviews and testimonials speak for themselves.

Experience and a track record of results

Contact the attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros for a free legal consultation regarding your rights and your legal options. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis so that you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs.

Contact us today for a free consultation

You can reach partner Abraham Jaros directly, either call his cell 917-842-9544, or email him at ajaros@lawjaros.com. Or call Jaroslawicz & Jaros at 212 227 2780 in New York, or toll free 800-269-2780, or submit an online questionnaire.