Calculating Damages in a San Antonio Work Injury Case - Top Texas Attorneys

Some industries that feed the San Antonio TX economy may also come at a cost. In 2021 and 2022, trade, transportation, and utilities had more work injuries leading to time off, job transfers, and restrictions than any other private industry in Texas. Nearly 100,000 Texas residents suffered injuries in this industry that were severe enough to affect their ability to work.

Other busy local industries like manufacturing, education, and health services also saw significant work-related injuries. The mere numbers do not provide a complete picture of just how devastating these incidents can be on a victim’s life. While it’s difficult to put a monetary value on catastrophic injuries, the San Antonio work injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw carefully calculate damages to ensure clients have enough to heal from their injuries and pay their bills.

Determining damages involves more than simply adding up receipts for medical bills, which is why injured victims need an experienced attorney. Our team offers our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay until we win your case. We are available 24/7 with English- and Spanish-speaking professionals offering free consultations. Contact us toll-free now at 800-862-1260.

Work injuries aren’t just painful and debilitating. They can also be expensive. The U.S. cost for work injuries in 2021 was $167.0 billion, 12 times Walmart’s net income the following year. The average individual cost of a work injury requiring medical consultation was $40,000 in 2022.

It may seem wrong to put dollar signs on injuries, but victims of work accidents have to face the bills in addition to the pain and suffering. Our lawyers understand the importance of correctly calculating your work injury damages to ensure financial coverage for your injuries and losses. Check our reviews to see how we maximize compensation for other clients like you.

Compensatory damages compensate the accident victim for expenses and losses that result from their injuries. Compensatory damages fall into two categories:

Special or economic damages entail quantifiable expenses such as:

• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation or therapy costs
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Property damage

Special damages aim to restore your financial condition to your pre-injury state as much as possible. You will need detailed records of your expenses to calculate your special damages correctly.

General or non-economic damages cover intangible losses suffered as a result of injuries. These damages compensate an accident victim for the impacts of their injury that don’t have a quantifiable price tag, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium or companionship
• Disfigurement or disability

General damages should also restore an accident victim to their pre-injury state if possible. These subjective damages are often calculated using the following formulas:

• The per diem formula calculates a daily value for pain and suffering and multiplies that value by how many days you are expected to suffer from your injuries.
• The multiplier formula uses the value of the special damages and multiplies it by a number between 1.5 and 5, depending on the severity of your injuries.

Workers’ compensation insurance tends to undervalue general damages. Your legal team is critical to maximize your general damages and ensure a fair settlement.

Most private companies in Texas have workers’ compensation insurance to cover injured employees in the event of a work accident. If your employer isn’t insured, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for damages against your company. You may also file a third-party lawsuit if an equipment manufacturer or subcontractor contributed to the accident. A lawsuit requires proof that the responsible party’s negligence led to your injuries to collect damages.

Whether you file a work injury claim or a personal injury lawsuit, you need expert legal guidance to maximize damages from your San Antonio work injury. The compassionate legal team at Carabin Shaw will guide you through the complex compensation process so you can focus on healing and getting back to work. Contact us now at 800-862-1260.

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