Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

Auto Accident
I was in an auto accident. My car was totaled and I was under doctors care and unable to work for 7 months. The guy was cited for failure to yield the right of way. His insurance paid for the totaled car. My medical bills are just over $10,000. What am I entitled to as far as pain and suffering is concerned.

Asked on 6/26/07, 2:04 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

Re: Auto Accident

Assuming you did not release the insurer and the 2 year statute of limiations has not expired, you can sue for reimbursement of lost wages, meedical expenses, and pain and suffering. There is no set formula to determine the value of pain and suffering. Factors include the extent of the injury, as well as the period of time involved and whether there is a likelood of additional pain in the future.

Answered on 6/26/07, 8:45 am

Mark as helpful

Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

Re: Auto Accident

You should hire a board certified personal injury attorney to press your case for you. There are a number of factors and issues that need to be considered which cannot be answered with a quick answer at this site. Please let me know if I can help.

Answered on 6/26/07, 9:22 am

Mark as helpful

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

Re: Auto Accident

Don't do this yourself. There are many factors to cosider: the amount of proprty damage, the nature of injury (soft tissue vs. broken bones), objective findings, etc. Most law offices will review your case for free and wont charge you unless you collect more than you otherwise would.

Answered on 6/26/07, 9:23 am

Mark as helpful