All it takes is a few moments of inattention to lead to an accident, which comes with the risk of substantial injuries. Each year, more than 25 percent of Americans will get medical care for an accidental injury. While a few of these accidents are unavoidable, most of them are due to someone’s negligence. When another person’s negligence is wholly or partially responsible for your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation.
An Odessa personal injury lawyer from Ramji Law Group, P.C. can help you pursue that compensation. We begin by looking at the nature of the accident and giving you our fault determination and a rough value of the claim using our background and experience in personal injury law. Our founder, Adam Ramji, and his team use their experience with the law and the cost of medical treatments to help estimate the lifetime costs of your injury.
The law looks at two main types of injuries—injuries to property and injuries to people—also known as personal injuries. To collect damages for personal injuries, a victim must establish that the wrongdoer was negligent, careless, or intentionally caused the harm. The victim also has to prove the actions led to the injuries.
Any wrongdoing that leads to an injury could potentially give rise to a personal injury claim. However, the majority of claims come from the following types of accidents or events:
Catastrophic injuries may occur in any accident. The state does not define catastrophic injuries but uses the term serious bodily injury. Examples of serious bodily injuries include disfigurement, loss of function of the body, or the risk of death. Some injuries that may be catastrophic include spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, amputations, and more.
If the victim dies but would have had grounds for a personal injury claim, then the survivors can bring a wrongful death claim. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the survivors bring a claim for the damages that they suffer due to the loss of their loved one. Texas also recognizes survival actions—personal injury lawsuits that the deceased’s estate brings on behalf of the victim. An Odessa attorney from Ramji Law Group, P.C. can help survivors understand both types of personal injury claims.
Economic damages include direct or indirect financial expenses related to an injury. Examples of economic damages include medical bills, future medical bills, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. Some indirect expenses would be things like needing to hire a lawn guy if a person can no longer mow their lawn.
Non-economic damages refer to losses without a direct financial value. Personal injuries can be extremely harmful to the victims and their families. A person may suffer physical pain and deal with depression or anxiety as they adjust to life after the injuries. Spouses or children may become caregivers. Nothing can reverse these damages, so the legal system places a monetary value on these non-monetary damages. An Odessa lawyer could work to accurately evaluate all damages in a personal injury case.
Punitive damages do not pay for the victim’s damage—instead, they punish the wrongdoer. They are not available in most cases since most personal injuries are due to negligent behavior, not willful misconduct. However, if someone’s behavior is egregious, a court may want to punish them. While a victim may want to pursue punitive damages, it is vital to recognize that some insurance policies will exclude coverage for punitive damages. If the wrongdoer does not have additional resources, a victim needs to weigh the pros and cons of making that claim.
Surviving a personal injury can be emotionally overwhelming. You may be in substantial pain, unable to work, adjusting to a new normal, and worried about financial difficulties.
The attorneys at Ramji Law Group, P.C. cannot make you hurt less or rehab you to get you work-ready. However, we can address your financial difficulties and help you seek the compensation you deserve after an accident. Schedule a consultation to learn more by calling 432-529-3476.
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