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

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What Types Of
Truck Accident Compensation Can I Seek In A Claim?
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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.
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Economic Damages
Economic Damages
Economic damages also referred to as special
damages, are easily calculable expenses and
losses youve incurred as a result of the
accident. One verifies economic damages with
receipts, bills, and other records.
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Ambulance and hospital expenses
Examples of special compensable damages include
the following
Future treatments and surgeries
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
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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- Economic Damages
Inconvenience
Physical impairments
Disfigurement and scarring
Emotional disorders
Loss of consortium
Loss of comfort, guidance, and support
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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.
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