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What Are Available Damages in Texas Personal Injury Lawsuits?

There are three types of damages available to personal injury victims: economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. 
Economic damages represent the tangible losses that the plaintiff has incurred from the accident and injury. Common examples of economic damages include medical expenses, lost income, and property damages.

Noneconomic damages represent the intangible losses the plaintiff suffered and are not directly connected to certain economic losses, which is why these types of damages are harder to prove. Common examples include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment in life, loss of consortium, disfigurement, and scarring.

Lastly, punitive damages are meant to punish a defendant for grossly negligent or reckless conduct. In addition, it is also intended to deter similar conduct in the future.

Keep in mind, that there are caps on damages in medical malpractice cases in Texas. For example, noneconomic damages are limited to $500,000 overall and $250,000 per defendant.

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      What Are Available Damages in Texas Personal Injury Lawsuits?

      There are three types of damages available to personal injury victims: economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. 
      Economic damages represent the tangible losses that the plaintiff has incurred from the accident and injury. Common examples of economic damages include medical expenses, lost income, and property damages.

      Noneconomic damages represent the intangible losses the plaintiff suffered and are not directly connected to certain economic losses, which is why these types of damages are harder to prove. Common examples include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment in life, loss of consortium, disfigurement, and scarring.

      Lastly, punitive damages are meant to punish a defendant for grossly negligent or reckless conduct. In addition, it is also intended to deter similar conduct in the future.

      Keep in mind, that there are caps on damages in medical malpractice cases in Texas. For example, noneconomic damages are limited to $500,000 overall and $250,000 per defendant.

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      Contact our Austin personal injury lawyers today at (512) 359-3743 for a free consultation!

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