{"id":6270,"date":"2022-10-20T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herbert-texas.local\/?p=6270"},"modified":"2024-04-12T14:12:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:12:53","slug":"back-injury-settlement-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/injuryattorneyofdallas.com\/es\/blog\/back-injury-settlement-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much to Expect From a Back Injury Settlement in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A back injury\u2019s effects can radiate into other areas of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devastating impairments can make you unable to play with your children, walk your dog, or engage in many pre-injury activities that fulfill you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accident wasn\u2019t your fault, and you shouldn\u2019t have to \u201cjust live with\u201d the consequences. You deserve justice and compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Law Office of Aaron Herbert<\/a> helps you understand how much to expect from a back injury settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re available to answer your questions and to help you take the next steps to protect your legal rights and hold the at-fault party accountable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Compensation Can I Receive for My Back Injury in Texas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under Texas law<\/a>, you may be entitled to receive economic and noneconomic damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In rare situations, the court may award you exemplary (also called punitive damages). If your employer subscribes to workers\u2019 compensation insurance, it may cover your back injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore each of these in more detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic Damages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A back injury can impose a significant financial burden on you and your family. You may require surgeries and rehabilitative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you have insurance, the immense cost of medical care can overwhelm even the most careful spenders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic damages seek to address the unjust financial cost that the accident has on you. It covers expenses like medical care, lost wages<\/a>, and prescriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that Texas limits your recovery for economic damages to those you incurred. An attorney can help you understand what this means and how to maximize your monetary recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noneconomic Damages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Back injuries don\u2019t just hurt you physically; they impact your quality of life. Often, back injury victims can\u2019t engage in meaningful, pre-accident activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of dealing with the physical pain, they must endure the terrible emotional and psychological impact of not being able to do what they could before the accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noneconomic damages compensate you for these losses by providing you with a financial award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of damages award includes pain and suffering<\/a> and loss of enjoyment of life<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exemplary Damages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exemplary damages punish the defendant for egregious or intentional conduct resulting in an injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, they function to deter this and future defendants from engaging in the same or similar behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exemplary damages are reserved for extraordinary circumstances where ordinary damage awards don\u2019t fully address what occurred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much to expect from a back injury at work settlement first depends on two main things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If your employer subscribes to workers\u2019 compensation insurance (which isn\u2019t required for all employers under Texas law); and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If the accident occurred while you were working within the scope of your employment. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If your employer subscribes to workers\u2019 compensation insurance, then Texas Workers\u2019 Compensation Law determines how much you can obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit against your employer if their negligence resulted in your injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A workplace accident lawyer can help you explore your options in this respect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Factors that Determine How Much to Expect from a Back Injury Settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The amount of money personal injury victims receive for their injuries varies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, how much to expect from a permanent back injury settlement is probably much higher than for a temporary injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Factors that impact how much you can receive include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n