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Calculating How Much Compensation You Could Receive

Car Wreck Lawyer Brian Brunson - Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer

Whether you were injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle wreck, one of the most important aspects of your claim is calculating how much compensation you may be owed. This is why retaining a Dallas personal injury lawyer is so important. The Law Office of Brian Brunson will help you determine how much money you are owed for things such as vehicle repairs, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The first thing that will need to be determined is who was at fault for the accident. It may be that there was a single individual responsible, or multiple parties involved in the accident. The more people involved, the more complex the case may be. Your attorney’s job is uncovering all of the evidence in order to make an accurate argument for compensation.

SO WHO DECIDES ON HOW MUCH TO ASK FOR?

There are several necessary steps that must be taken in the claims process and we will work with you every step of the way to determine how much of a settlement should be requested. Chances are, once a settlement demand is put forth, the opposing insurance company will counter with their own offer. Oftentimes this counter process goes back and forth several times until an agreed upon settlement is reached. If a settlement cannot be reached, a lawsuit will be filed and the case will be heard in a court of law.

HOW DOES THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINE THEIR OFFER?

In cases of personal injury where the plaintiff does not seek compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, mental distress, disfigurement, and others, the assessment of the claim’s value becomes a simple procedure. It involves totaling the medical expenses, the expenses incurred for repairing or replacing damaged property, lost wages, and any additional services like rental car fees that may have been paid for.

The sum of recoverable economic damages will be the final figure you get. However, when it comes to non-economic damages, which are more based on personal opinions, the insurance company will have to use a specific method to determine the worth of your claim.

Insurance companies often use generic calculators and imperfect algorithms to estimate damages and losses, unlike personal injury attorneys. However, these methods are not accurate in determining the actual damages suffered by the claimant. That’s why attorneys take a more individualized approach when calculating personal injury claims. They want to make sure that their clients receive the complete compensation they deserve.

HOW ARE DAMAGES CALCULATED?

Settlements are based on the severity of the wreck and the costs stemming from the accident. These costs include:

  • Property Damages – Vehicle repairs can cost thousands and you’ll likely need a rental car while yours is being repaired. But, the overall cost of an accident goes far beyond property damage.
  • Medical Bills – The average cost of an emergency room visit is well over $3,000 and inpatient hospitalization following a motor vehicle crash can end up costing more than $50,000.
  • Lost Wages – When you’re in an accident and can’t work, how are you going to pay your bills? Who is your family going to depend on if you suffer a short-term injury or long-term disability?
  • Pain and Suffering – Vehicle repairs, medical bills, and lost wages can reek havoc on your life and well-being, and often cause emotional strain more damaging than an actual physical injury.

To begin calculating how much you may be owed for your accident, visit RateMyCarWreck.com

IF YOU’VE BEEN INJURED IN A CAR, TRUCK, OR MOTORCYCLE WRECK, CONTACT THE LAW OFFICE OF BRIAN BRUNSON TODAY.

Named one of the “Best Car Accident Lawyers in Dallas” by Expertise.com, Brian Brunson is Dallas personal injury attorney who is dedicated to helping clients who have suffered a car, truck, or motorcycle injury through the negligent or wrongful conduct of other drivers. In addition, his professionalism is unmatched and the firms’ client reviews speak for themselves.

We proudly serve the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas, our office supports the legal needs of a wide variety of clients. Let the Law Office of Brian Brunson be your advocate in your time of need and help you put your life back together. If we can’t win or settle your case, you don’t pay a dime! We know it can be daunting to take that first step after you’ve been hurt. Contact Brian Brunson today via email or call us toll-free at 1-844-41-WRECK. We can help, when no one else will.

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