Do most personal injury cases win?

Plaintiffs involved in motor vehicle accidents are successful at trial 61% of the time. Plaintiffs injured on someone else's property are successful at trial 39% of the time. Plaintiffs injured by faulty products win 38% of their cases at trial.

What's the difference between bodily injury and personal injury?

Bodily injury simply refers to an injury to the body. Personal injury refers to a legal claim of harm to one person that was caused by someone else's negligence or other misconduct. A bodily injury can support a personal injury claim, but so can the reputational damage, for example.

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All accidents are considered as incidents; however an accident report form focuses more on the injury. An accident report is an important tool used to document the accident and assist in investigating the cause. It also assists to develop procedures that may be put in place to prevent it from happening again.

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Although it can be difficult to state an average verdict amount to expect in a Texas personal injury claim, ing to the cases on this page, personal injury settlement amounts range anywhere from $252,000-$1,900,000.

Plaintiffs involved in motor vehicle accidents are successful at trial 61% of the time. Plaintiffs injured on someone else's property are successful at trial 39% of the time. Plaintiffs injured by faulty products win 38% of their cases at trial.

The percentage that lawyers take from a personal injury case can vary. Still, it typically ranges from 33% to 40% of the settlement amount. In Texas, like many other states, this percentage might depend on several factors, including how complicated the case is and how much time the lawyer expects to spend on it.

Most personal injury lawyers in California take between 33 to 40 percent of each settlement or award they win, but can go as high as 50 percent depending on the complexity of the case.

Bodily injury simply refers to an injury to the body. Personal injury refers to a legal claim of harm to one person that was caused by someone else's negligence or other misconduct. A bodily injury can support a personal injury claim, but so can the reputational damage, for example.

Generally, caps in Texas are set at $250,000 for medical malpractice cases involving individuals as well as $500,000 for other personal injury claims. In terms of non-economic damages, Texas has adopted a cap of $750,000 per person with some exceptions.

The most effective way to communicate with a personal injury lawyer is to be clear and honest. That is to say that a client should speak with the attorney in a frank and candid way about the details of the case in a manner that is not overly complex.

There a caps on damages with a TTCA claim. The maximum amount that can be recovered from the state for a single occurrence is $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury or death. For property damage, the maximum recovery is $100,000 per occurrence.

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Thompson Law has decades of experience helping with personal injury accident claims. Contact our Dallas personal injury lawyers if you've have been injured.Let our experienced Dallas personal injury lawyers advise you about your legal rights. Founder Jeff Benton and the personal injury lawyers in Dallas handle your insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits on contingency. Call 214-665-6930 or fill out the contact form below to request a free consultation. Our Dallas Texas injury lawyers take care of their clients. You can call us at (800) 229-7989 or fill out our online contact form. Let us put our experience, resources, and dedication to work for you. Suffered an injury in Dallas? For your free consultation, call us at 404-400-4000, or fill out the form on this page to get started.

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