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What Types Of Truck Accident Compensation Can I Seek In A Claim?

Victims can recover two basic types of truck accident compensation: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages also referred to as special damages, are easily calculable expenses and losses you incurred as a result of the accident. Non-economic damages also referred to as general damages, are those that are intangible and difficult to calculate. So if you need a Dallas truck accident attorney, you can contact Julie Johnson at the Law Office of Julie Johnson, PLLC. She is prepared to help fight for fair compensation to address medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.

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What Types Of Truck Accident Compensation Can I Seek In A Claim?

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  1. What Types Of Truck Accident Compensation Can I Seek In A Claim?

  2. Victims can recover two basic types of truck accident compensation: economic and non-economic damages. In some cases that wind up going to trial, the courts may award a third type of compensation referred to as punitive damages. Attorneys will briefly cover each type of payment which discuss in next slides.

  3. Economic Damages: Economic Damages Economic damages also referred to as special damages, are easily calculable expenses and losses you’ve incurred as a result of the accident. One verifies economic damages with receipts, bills, and other records.

  4. Ambulance and hospital expenses Future treatments and surgeries Examples of special compensable damages include the following: Medical bills and Prescriptions Medical aids and assistive devices Lost wages, both current and future Cost of hiring help to assist with your injuries Disability, lost earning capacity, and lost profits

  5. Pain and suffering Non-economic damages also referred to as general damages, are those that are intangible and difficult to calculate. Unlike economic damages, non-economic damages have no monetary value. Physical discomfort Mental anguish Non- Inconvenience Economic Damages Physical impairments Disfigurement and scarring Emotional disorders Loss of consortium Loss of comfort, guidance, and support

  6. Punitive Damages Texas is one of the states in the nation that allows for a third type of damage referred to as punitive damages. Unlike general and special damages that are meant to compensate the victim for her losses, punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant for gross negligence and to deter the defendant from that type of oversight in the future.

  7. Free Consultation with a Truck Accident Attorney in Texas Want a fair estimate on the value of your truck accident claim? Call The Law Office of Julie Johnson. A Dallas truck accident attorneyJulie Johnson can review your case and help calculate its value.

  8. CONTACT DETAILS: ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1202 Dallas, Texas 75251 www.juliejoh nsonlaw.com /contact-us/ 214-290-8001

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