Economic Damages in Texas Personal Injury Cases [2023]
Every day people are injured in serious, even catastrophic, accidents in Texas. Wrecks, falls, fires, explosions, animal bites…the list of unexpected tragedies is endless. One
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The Fort Worth personal injury attorneys at Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group are known for their trial experience. Few attorneys in the state have prevailed in trial as many times as the partners at Varghese Summersett.
Personal injury cases hit home. These are unexpected losses that occur in a variety of ways but have one thing in common: they all involve someone else’s negligence.
Our Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer understands.
You didn’t plan for this. It wasn’t expected, yet you are facing the consequences of another’s mistakes.
We hold wrongdoers responsible.
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We handle cases where another person or corporation's negligence led to an injury or death.
We take on the most challenging cases and have the resources, track record, and tenacity to get to the right outcome - including cases that go to trial.
We take on the most challenging cases and have the resources, track record, and tenacity to get to the right outcome - including cases that go to trial.
No amount of money could ever replace a family member. However, filing a wrongful death claim allows you to hold people and corporations responsible.
Car accidents are unfortunately too common, but if you or a loved one have been hurt in one, we're here to help. Our Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer will protect your rights and work tirelessly to get the financial compensation you deserve.
Large commercial trucks are involved in vehicle collisions on a daily basis, and the consequences can be devastating. Our Fort Worth truck accident lawyer has the knowledge and experience to hold truck companies and their insurers accountable.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, Varghese Summersett is here to lend a helping hand. We understand that sometimes motorcyclists face discrimination from law enforcement and insurance coverage providers.
A DWI accident claim is complicated. Through extensive experience, we know how to hold drunk drivers and their insurers liable in a civil personal injury claim.
Bus Accidents can occur due to the negligence of bus drivers. We hold drivers and the companies behind them responsible for injuries and losses they cause.
Unfortunately, not all drivers follow their legal obligation to stop and stay at the site of a collision. If you or someone you love was hurt by a hit-and-run driver, contact our firm right away.
In Texas, businesses have a duty to care for the well-being of customers and other guests. If you were hurt because of a property owner’s negligence, we can help you hold them liable through a premises liability claim.
Slip, trips, and falls can result in very serious injuries. Our Fort Worth personal injury lawyer is an aggressive, attentive advocate for clients.
Slip, trips, and falls can result in very serious injuries. Our Fort Worth personal injury lawyer is an aggressive, attentive advocate for clients.
I trusted Varghese Summersett with an unimaginable loss. They helped me though it and got justice for my family. Our lives would not be the same without them.
If you need someone you can trust, someone who can help you, you're in the right place. They treat you like family.
We can to the firm in our darkest hour. They took us in, showed us the way, and got better outcome than we could have imagined.
We will help evaluate your case.
If you've suffered an injury or loss and suspect it was due to someone else's negligence, give us a call. We will provide you with a complimentary case evaluation. You can call us or send us a message online to set up a free consultation. We will talk to you about the following:
We will help evaluate whether the following four elements of a claim can be established.
For example, they made a bad decision, failed to maintain equipment, failed to provide training etc.
Every day people are injured in serious, even catastrophic, accidents in Texas. Wrecks, falls, fires, explosions, animal bites…the list of unexpected tragedies is endless. One
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This is, without a doubt, the most frequently asked question by our clients. A variety of factors will determine the answer, including but not limited to: (1) the severity of your injury or loss; (2) your medical bills; (3) when and to what extent you received medical treatment; (4) if you've lost wages or income because of the accident; (5) what kind limits there are on the insurance policy; and (6) other insurance policies that might. For example, someone who is disabled as a result of a brain or spinal accident will almost certainly receive a far larger compensation than one who has suffered minor soft tissue injuries or superficial bruising from the same accident.
Texas is an at-fault state, which means the person who caused the accident is responsible for paying for the injured party's bills. Since it will take time to receive a settlement, the injured party usually has to turn to their own insurance (health, auto) to cover immediate needs.
There are three types of damages that can potentially be recovered in a personal injury lawsuit
If you can't go back to work due to an injury caused by another person's negligence or recklessness, you have the right to demand financial compensation. Our team will fight for a substantial payout through an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit.
Comparative damage means you can sue for damages even if you are partially at fault for an accident. However, if you are found to be more than 50 percent to blame for an accident, you cannot recover any compensation.
For example, if you’re in an accident and you’re found to be 30 percent at fault, you’ll be responsible for 30 percent of the damages. The other party will be responsible for 70 percent of the damages.
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. This means you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim or lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, you will likely be barred from pursing compensation.
It will not cost you anything out-of-pocket to hire Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid if we are successful in recovering compensation for you.
You are not required to hire a lawyer to file a personal injury claim, however, it is strongly recommended. Personal injury is a specialized area of law that requires extensive knowledge of insurance rules, collection of evidence to prove fault, and negotiation, settlement and trial skills. To achieve the most favorable outcome, it is in your best interest to retain an experienced personal injury lawyer.
In Texas, you have the right to switch attorneys in the middle of a personal injury case. There is nothing that prohibits you from changing attorneys.
Most personal injury cases are resolved through negotiation and settlement with the defendant's insurance company, which means you don't have to go to court. However, if a fair settlement can't be reached, then the case will go to trial. In that instance, you would likely be required to go to court to give testimony during a trial.
The duration of a personal injury case depends on a number of things, including the complexity of the case and whether or not the case goes to trial. Generally speaking, you can expect a personal injury case to take up to two years after it is filed.
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