We Proudly Serve Accident Victims Injured Across The State of Texas
Compensatory Damages
Accidents do happen and any accident may occur and alter your life dramatically. That is why, in certain situations, the law may compensate a victim, and damages are paid to the plaintiff.
When we talk about damages, we generally mean compensatory damages (economic damages and non-economic or special damages) as well as punitive damages for all types of personal injury imaginable: Mental and emotional suffering; medical treatment costs; lost income; loss of enjoyment of life; physical pain are among many expenditures that might be compensated for harm to the victim.
These financial compensation awards from the court are designed to compensate the injured and attempt to return them to normal before their injuries caused death. This is what we mean by compensatory damages in personal injury lawsuits.
Contact Texas Personal Injury Lawyers immediately if you are wondering how much or what sorts of compensatory damages you may get in a personal injury case. Our firm has considerable expertise in obtaining general compensatory compensation and even punitive damages for clients.
Types Of Compensatory Damages
Actual or general damages are the two components of compensatory damages. Actual damages are intended to cover medical costs, property damage, and missed income. General damages are provided to compensate a victim for mental anguish, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and lost opportunity.
- Medical Expenses
The most significant component of any personal injury claim is medical expenses. It’s difficult to claim an accident (even a mental one) without seeing a doctor on occasion. The larger the injury, the more severe the case. You should not take this as an indication to rack up medical expenses in order to strengthen your case. You should only obtain therapy that is advised by your doctor and is appropriate and required for your recovery. Obtaining more needless or unreasonable treatment just to rack up the medical bills has a detrimental influence on your case. Many insurance carriers are now providing complete medicals to doctors for a medical assessment, which will significantly decrease or even eliminate superfluous medical charges. Listen to your doctor’s instructions.
- Property Damage
You are entitled to a replacement or repair of your automobile if it is damaged or destroyed. You will be given a market value for your automobile if it is a total loss. If you don’t owe money on the vehicle, that cash becomes yours. We never charge any legal fees for property-related issues. If you owe money on the vehicle and it is a total loss, you will be in one of these two situations:
1. If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, you’ll need to get GAP insurance (which you may get through your finance company) or sell the automobile.
2. If you owe less than the vehicle is worth, your insurance will pay off the loan and give you the rest of the remainder of the car’s market value.
If your vehicle is a total loss, the insurance company for the defendant will generally not provide you with a hire vehicle. If you have rental car insurance through your own auto insurance, you may always use that to get a rental car.
You have the right to select the body shop of your choice if your car is not a total loss and may be restored. The adjuster and the body shop will draft up an estimate for repairs, as well as a rental vehicle, while your vehicle is being fixed.
- Loss of Income
If you miss work as a result of a car accident in Texas, the negligent driver’s insurance is responsible for your missed income. That will be one of the points we raise in your demand package. Even if you took only vacation days or sick days, you are still entitled to missed pay since they would not have occurred but for the accident. Future lost wages can also be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit.
- Pain and Suffering
Injuries are an important aspect of every personal injury or vehicle accident case. Aside from the physical pain, soreness, pains, loss of mobility, and restrictions in daily activities that come with these injuries, there are numerous other side effects associated with them such as bodily discomfort. Frequently, the pain and suffering caused by an accident may last for months or years after a personal injury claim has been settled. These side effects of the injuries are generally referred to as Pain and Suffering, and they can all be addressed by the liable party. Many things can contribute to the development of these injuries, and they’re not always easy to figure out. You may be entitled to compensation for Pain and Suffering if you have been hurt in a vehicle accident. Contact Texas Personal Injury Lawyers immediately if you have been injured in an accident.
- Mental Anguish
The adverse effects of an accident can extend beyond the physical injuries suffered by the victim, including feelings of terror, anxiety, and discomfort. Grief, sadness, depression, and humiliation are all possible emotional consequences accompanying the injuries. You could be feeling disappointment, shame, shock, bitterness, and rage if you’ve been in a vehicle accident. The incident and the injuries it causes may have long-term mental ramifications that are both real and tough to deal with. If you constantly think about your previous car accident, it’s possible that you’ll be reminded of it while driving. If you’ve been hurt in a vehicle accident and are entitled to compensation for the mental anguish you’ve endured, contact Texas Personal Injury Lawyers right away.
The Difference Between Compensatory Damages And Punitive Damages
In any accident, the defendant’s actions may result in a wide range of damages and damage to which you may seek compensation in your personal injury claim. All court injuries are intended to help the plaintiff return to his or her position prior to the incident.
In a personal injury claim, there are two types of damages that may be received: compensatory damages and punitive damages. The latter is meant to penalize the defendant for their actions.
Compensatory damages compensate a victim for personal injuries and expenses resulting from an accident.
They generally cover issues like loss of consortium, emotional distress, bodily harm, pain and suffering, medical expenses for medical care, lost earnings, property damage, medical bills, and other factors. Consider the out-of-pocket expenditures, damage, and trauma in this category.
Contact Texas Personal Injury Lawyers
In the state of Texas, personal injury attorneys may assist you in obtaining compensation damages. A lawyer from our firm, Texas Personal Injury Lawyers, can evaluate your case and determine whether you receive a penalty as a result of the defendant’s actions.
If you suffer an injury, there may be extra compensation damages (specific damages) and general compensation damages (general damages). Even punitive compensation is possible.
You won’t know what compensation you may be eligible for until you speak with a lawyer or a group of attorneys. Contact Texas Personal Injury Lawyers. The initial consultation is free, and if we accept your case, we will operate on a contingency fee basis, which implies that we get paid only if you won your compensation funds. In many situations, a claim must be filed before an expiration date, also known as a statute of limitations. Please contact us immediately to avoid losing your right to compensation.
Call us at (888) 997-2148 right away. We take cases on a contingency fee basis and there are no costs unless we win, and the consultation is completely free.