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If you have been injured in a Texas car accident, you are entitled to pursue a claim for damages against those responsible for your injuries.
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Traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States.
Car accidents occur at a moment’s notice, yet they change the course of an accident victim’s life.
Those who have been involved in a Houston car accident know that life can change in a split second. While any injury can significantly impact someone’s life, head and brain injuries are among the most serious. Often, accident victims who suffer severe head or brain injuries must deal with lifelong consequences related to their injury.
The personal injury lawyers at The de la Garza Law Group have over 30 years of combined experience representing Houston car accident victims. After an accident, it is natural to feel frustrated, confused and overwhelmed. When you choose to work with The de la Garza Law Group, our compassionate attorneys will guide you through the recovery process allowing you to focus on healing.
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Houston Car Accident Lawyer – Head and Brain Injuries
The impact that a brain injury from a car accident can have on a person’s life cannot be overstated.
Those suffering from a brain injury caused by a car accident can bring a claim for financial compensation against the at-fault party. To succeed in a claim, an accident victim must establish each of the following elements:
- The at-fault party (the “defendant” once a lawsuit is filed) owed the accident victim a duty of care;
- The at-fault party violated the duty owed to the accident victim through some action or omission (a failure to act);
- The at-fault party’s breach of the duty owed to the accident victim proximately caused their injuries; and
- The nature and extent of victim’s (the “plaintiff’s” once a lawsuit is filed) damages that resulted from the collision.
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Damages in a Car Accident Case
Damages in a Texas car accident case fit into two categories: actual and exemplary. Actual damages are intended to reimburse accident victims for their injuries. The idea behind actual damages is to make the plaintiff whole or to put them in the same position they were in before the accident.
Actual damages consist of economic and non-economic damages. In Texas, with certain statutory exceptions (like a case against a governmental entity) there is no limit to the amount of economic damages that a plaintiff can obtain. Economic damages are those that are more easily quantifiable, including:
- Medical expenses in the past and future
- Loss of earning capacity in the past and future
Non-economic damages refer to damages that are harder to assign a value. Non-economic damages are left up to the jury to determine and require some element of subjectivity. Examples of non-economic damages include:
Physical pain
Mental anguish
Physical impairment
Disfigurement
In a case where the victim dies in the car accident, the spouse, children, and parents may bring Wrongful Death claims.
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Economic, or pecuniary, damages in wrongful death claims:
Loss of advice and counsel
Loss of services
Loss of inheritance
Expenses for psychological treatment
Funeral expenses
Non-economic damages in wrongful death claims:
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship and society
The second category of damages in a Houston car accident claim are exemplary damages, or punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, exemplary damages are not designed to compensate the plaintiff but are instead intended to punish the defendant for the conduct that led to the plaintiff’s injuries. Exemplary damages require the plaintiff to prove that the injuries resulted from the defendant’s willful act or omission or from gross negligence. The award of exemplary damages is relatively rare in car accident claims.
Common Head Injuries in Car Accidents
All head and brain injuries are serious. However, not all head and brain injuries will immediately exhibit serious symptoms. Even so, it is incredibly important for accident victims to obtain prompt medical treatment after being involved in an accident, so that a medical professional can determine the extent of the damage. Additionally, having a record of medical treatment will help accident victims prove the extent of their injuries.
Car accidents can cause a variety of head injuries, depending on the type of collision, the speed of the vehicles, and the location of the occupants. However, certain types of head injuries are more common. Below is a list of some of the more common head and brain injuries that occur after Texas car accidents:
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At The de la Garza Law Group, we know that no two cases are the same. Every client is special. Every case is personal. We know that in order to help our clients obtain the justice they deserve, we must get to know our clients and how the accident has impacted their lives. For this reason, we spend significant time getting to know the details of each client’s case and always maintain awareness of the client’s goals for the representation.
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Attorney Mario de la Garza, who is fluent in English and Spanish, is very professional and passionate about his work. My daughter and I are very satisfied with the outcome. At The de la Garza Group you will find a friendly and communicative staff, which along with the attorney, will handle your legal case with a very positive and professional demeanor. - Desiree D.
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The de la Garza Law Group can help
If you recently suffered head or brain injuries in a car accident, contact The de la Garza Law Group today. We offer a free, no-obligation case evaluation. To learn more, call 713-784-1010, or call toll-free at 844-784-1010.
We proudly represent clients throughout Texas, including all major metropolitan areas. We represent many clients throughout the greater Houston area, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Jefferson County, Chambers County, Waller County, and Montgomery County, including The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, Clear Lake, Galveston, Conroe, and Sugar Land.