If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve compensation.  You should not have to pay for their mistake. Car accident injuries can be severe, even life-threatening costing tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages.  An experienced Houston Car Accident Lawyer will ask for the maximum amount of damages allowed under Texas law.  If you do not hire an attorney, you may not be getting the most money available in your case.

In a claim for damages related to an injury caused by another person or party, you can seek economic damages and in some cases, exemplary damages.  According to statute, economic damages (also referred to as compensatory damages) are designed to compensate a person for the “actual economic or pecuniary loss.”  Exemplary damages which include punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for fraud, malice, or gross negligence.

In addition to economic and exemplary damages, a person may ask for future damages which include “(A) loss of income, wages, or earning capacity; and (B) loss of inheritance.”  Finally, a court may award noneconomic damages, including pain and suffering.

If you are injured in a car wreck, truck accident, or other collision, you need to seek medical attention immediately.  Never leave the scene of an accident without contacting 9-1-1 if there are injuries to you or another party. Building a case against a negligent or wrongful party begins with completing a thorough investigation.  You need to have a complete and accurate detail of your injury and medical treatment. Never skip medical appointments or stop treatment without being released by your doctor and speaking to a knowledgeable Houston Personal Injury Lawyer.