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April 1, 2024 by Greg Baumgartner
When you’ve been in a car accident in Houston, TX, seeking compensation for your injuries and damages is crucial. However, knowing what compensation you can ask for can be overwhelming. At Baumgartner Law Firm, our car accident lawyers in Houston are here to guide you through the process and help you maximize your car accident compensation claim.
Understanding Your Options:
– In Houston, TX, you can seek compensation for all medical expenses related to car accident injuries. Medical expenses includes hospital bills, doctor’s visits, medication costs, rehabilitation expenses, and future medical care needs.
– Ensure detailed records of all medical treatments and expenses incurred due to the accident are kept.
– If your car accident injuries have caused you to miss work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and income. Lost income includes past and future lost earnings and any decrease in earning capacity due to your injuries.
– Providing documentation such as pay stubs, tax returns, and employer statements can strengthen your claim for lost wages.
You have the right to seek compensation for repairing or replacing your vehicle and any other property damaged in the accident. Property damage includes damage to your car, personal belongings, and any other collision-related property. A Houston car accident lawyer can assist you in ensuring that you receive fair compensation for all types of property damage incurred.
– Be sure to obtain estimates from reputable repair shops and document the extent of the damage with photographs.
– In Houston, TX, you can also claim compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering caused by the car accident. Pain and suffering include both physical discomfort and mental anguish experienced as a result of your injuries.
– Keeping a journal detailing your daily struggles and seeking therapy or counseling can support your claim for pain and suffering damages.
– If your car accident injuries have negatively impacted your relationships with family members or spouse, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of consortium. Loss of consortium includes the loss of companionship, affection, and intimacy suffered as a result of your injuries.
– Providing testimony from loved ones and documenting any relationship changes can strengthen your claim for loss of consortium damages.
If someone dies from injuries from a car crash, their injury case becomes a wrongful death case for the surviving spouse, children, and parents. Compensation includes:
– Loss of support
– Lost Household Services
– Emotional distress
– Loss of inheritance
In Texas, punitive damages are called exemplary damages and intended not to compensate the victim but as punishment for the defendant’s unacceptable conduct. Punitive damages are not available in every case and only apply when the defendant’s conduct was outrageous, such as intentionally violating safety rules or driving drunk. Getting an expert punitive damages lawyer is recommended.
The evidence standard in punitive damages cases is more difficult than in a general negligence personal injury case. Additionally, Texas places caps on punitive damages that can be awarded in a case greater than $200,000 or two times the amount of economic damages plus an amount equal to the non-economic damages up to $750,000.
Our personal injury law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not have to pay us upfront to handle your case. We do not bill time and advance case expenses on our accepted matters. So, you do not have to worry about paying for your representation if we accept your case.
If we win your case and you get money, we are paid a percentage of the recovery and our out-of-pocket expenses back. We offer free obligation consultations on any injury matter in Houston, Texas.
Navigating a car accident claim in Houston, TX, can be complex, but with the right guidance, you can maximize your compensation. At Baumgartner Law Firm, we’re committed to helping you understand your options and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us for a free consultation today, and let us fight for your rights.
Baumgartner Law Firm
6711 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX, 77069
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Since founding the Baumgartner Law Firm in 1985, Greg Baumgartner has established himself as a leading personal injury attorney in Houston, Texas, with a focus on representing severely injured accident victims and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. His commitment to excellence in legal advocacy has earned him recognition from prestigious organizations, including Super Lawyers and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and others. With decades of experience, Greg is consistently peer-reviewed and holds a preeminent rating, reflecting his dedication to achieving justice for his clients.
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