Accidents resulting in injury are often attributed to the carelessness or negligence of a party other than the injured. The great majority of these victims do not pursue legal action, primarily because they are unaware that they have the right, under tort law, to file a claim or lawsuit for all damages incurred. Those that do take legal action are provided compensation for a wide variety of factors, including medical expenses related to the accident injury, lost earnings from missed work, pain and suffering as well as any future lost income due to an injury that limits their ability to work in certain jobs.