Car Accident Claims

In Texas, there is no set monetary cap for pain and suffering, allowing the court to exercise discretion in determining the award amount.

Compensation for pain and suffering can vary significantly based on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, the duration of your recovery, and the degree of liability attributed to the other party.

• Factors that influence the compensation amount include the severity of the injuries, the duration of recovery, the victim’s age and overall health, the extent of economic damages, and the liability of the at-fault party.
• Settlement amount is the amount you receive can range from a couple thousand dollars to over $700,000. The average settlement for a car accident is around $37,248.62. 
• Insurance companies may use a formula that adds up medical costs, rates the severity of the situation, and then multiplies the starting cause by the rating. 
• Negotiate the amount you receive is negotiated between your attorney and the insurance company. 
• Trial. If your case goes to trial, the jury will determine the value of pain and suffering. 
• Pain and suffering you can always use a pain and suffering calculator to estimate the value of your claim, but it’s not a substitute for legal advice. 

Some common types of damages that can be claimed in a car accident include:

1. Property damage: This can include damage to your vehicle or other personal property, such as clothing, electronics, or jewelry.
2. Medical expenses:This can include costs for ambulance rides, hospital stays, and surgeries.
3. Pain and suffering: This is a non-economic damage that accounts for the physical and emotional distress caused by the accident.
4. Lost wages: If you miss work due to injuries, you may be able to claim compensation for lost wages.
5. Wrongful death: If a loved one dies in the accident, family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit to cover funeral costs, burial expenses, and other losses.

If you have been injured in an automobile or motorcycle accident your future may depend on proper representation. Please put your family and yourself in good hands and call The Law Office of Gerard Montrose.

Our legal expertise has provided many clients with strategic planning and execution necessary to achieve their goals.

Motorcycles are by their nature far less crashworthy than closed vehicles. They are also less visible to other drivers and pedestrians and less stable than four-wheel vehicles. Operating a motorcycle requires a different combination of physical and mental skills than those used in driving four-wheel vehicles. Motorcyclists and their passengers are more vulnerable to the hazards of weather and road conditions than drivers in closed vehicles.

In 2019, 5,014 motorcyclists died in motorcycle crashes, down slightly from 5,038 in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2019, motorcyclists were nearly 29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle miles traveled.