If you have been involved in an accident or suffered injury due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to substantial compensation. A personal injury claim can be frustrating, scary and confusing, especially as you try to recover from your injuries. That’s why it’s always in your best interest to at least talk to a Dallas personal injury lawyer for help. He or she can listen to your situation and determine if you have a case. Indeed, an experienced personal injury attorney will fight for your rights and take all steps possible to maximize your financial recovery.
There are two types of “damages” and they are known as compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are determined based on the total amount of your medical bills and property damage are the costs to repair or replace property (car, dwelling, etc.). Sometimes other factors are taken into account, such as pain and suffering which are hard to assign a dollar amount to, but can be calculated based on a variety of factors. Punitive damages may be awarded by a court if it is deemed that a defendants actions were so heinous that they went above and beyond and should result in a monetary settlement extending beyond that generally awarded for compensatory damages alone.
In order to win a claim, the attorney representing you (the plaintiff), must prove the following:
Compensation, often referred to as the “settlement” is based on a multitude of factors, some of which are listed below. In addition, additional compensation may be awarded if it is deemed lawful to punish the negligent driver(s) responsible for the accident. The Law Office of Brian Brunson will consult with you to determine which factors are applicable in your specific claim and how much compensation you may be owed.
Settlements are based on the severity of the wreck and the costs stemming from the accident. These costs include:
Your attorney will be able to inform you in regards to how much total compensation you may be owed for things such as vehicle repair costs, medical bills, lost wages, etc. Every case is different and many factors go into determining a settlement amount, or if your case should go to trial.
To begin calculating how much you may be owed for your accident, visit RateMyCarWreck.com
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