Video LibraryWhat are Damages in a Personal Injury or Death Case?

March 11, 2016by Aaron Allison

Austin Injury Lawyer Explains Past, Present and Future Damages

When a person is harmed or killed in an auto accident or due to another person’s negligence, the injured person or the immediate surviving family members may be eligible for certain money damages. In this video, Austin personal injury lawyer Aaron Allison explains past, present and future damages including pain and suffering, mental anguish and lost wages.

To speak to a personal injury or wrongful death attorney about a potential case, call our law firm at (512) 474-8346 or fill out our online case review form.

Video Transcription:

In a personal injury case, the injured party is claiming past, present and future damages. In regard to past damages, they’re claiming past medical bills, lost wages and past pain, suffering and mental anguish because of the injury. Present means they’re claiming present pain and suffering and mental anguish from the accident and future damages is they’re claiming future medical, lost wages, pain and suffering and mental anguish in the future as a result of the accident. Wrongful death cases contemplate the loss of life of the individual. They also contemplate the loss of earnings to that individual in the future, particularly in the claim that’s brought by his children, her children or the spouse. Loss of consortium is a separate claim that’s used by a spouse and children in the State of Texas when a parent dies.

For information regarding your claim, please contact my office is at (512) 474-8346 or find us online at AaronAllisonLawFirm.com.

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Aaron Allison

Aaron Allison, a second-generation personal injury lawyer from Austin, follows in the footsteps of his father, who founded their firm in 1978. Admitted to practice by the Texas Supreme Court, the Federal Court for the Western District of Texas, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, Aaron brings extensive legal expertise to his clients.

Specializing in personal injury cases, Aaron offers a distinct advantage for Texas workers injured on the job. With Texas workers' compensation laws leading many attorneys to avoid these cases, Aaron is one of only 40 lawyers among 95,000 in Texas who represent injured workers in straight workers' compensation cases. His firm continues to provide dedicated support for those suffering catastrophic work injuries, maintaining a proud tradition of advocacy spanning decades.