Myth #3: The Amount of Your Settlement Should Equal Three Times your Medical Bills

Depending on your type of case and the severity of the injuries suffered, your settlement may or may not exceed this arbitrary "three times" threshold. If you had broken bones or suffered some sort of permanent injury, your total medical bills really have no relation to the value of your case.

On the other hand, if you suffered only soft tissue injuries (i.e. whiplash) and sought chiropractic or physical therapy treatment, it's unlikely you'll receive a settlement (or jury award) of three times your medical bills.

When I started practicing law in 1991, it was common for injured parties to receive a settlement or jury award of three times their medical bills for the most minor injuries. However, since then, juries in Texas have become increasingly more conservative and make accident victims prove more serious injuries before they will award significant compensation.

Of course, every case is different and depending on the facts of your case, you might very well receive compensation of that equals three times your medical expenses, or even more.

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Damages You Can Recover In A Texas Personal Injury Claim
Determining Compensation in Personal Injury Cases

The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.

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