Posted on Monday, September 18th, 2017 at 5:03 am    

Have you been injured by a reckless or negligent driver? Did a defective car part or a dangerous road condition cause a crash? If you have been injured in a traffic accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation from the party who caused your accident.

Financial Costs of a Sacramento Traffic Accident

Traffic accidents result in billions of dollars in financial losses each year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control estimated that lost wages and medical costs from crash deaths alone totaled $44 billion in 2013. During 2013 in California, it was estimated that the medical costs of traffic-related deaths totaled $38 million and the lost wages totaled $4.44 billion.

The financial costs of your accident can be substantial depending on the severity of your injuries. The longer you are out of work and the level of your medical care have a direct impact on the amount of your claim.  Furthermore, if you suffer permanent damage, you could also be entitled to future medical costs and future lost wages.

Examples of financial damages that we include in a settlement demand for a traffic accident claim include, but are not limited to:

  • Past, present, and future cost of medical and personal care
  • Past, present, and future loss of income, including lost wages and loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Travel expenses
  • Cost of medications and medical equipment
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitative therapy
  • Other out-of-pocket expenses that are directly related to the accident, injury, or recovery

Our attorneys work diligently to document each economic loss so that you can receive maximum compensation for your claim. Our efforts may include hiring financial experts to determine the cost of future financial losses related to your injuries.

Non-Economic Damages

In addition to the monetary loss caused by a traffic accident, you suffer emotional and physical damages that are compensable. The stress and mental anguish caused by a traffic crash can be overwhelming and debilitating. The physical pain you suffer can also be debilitating. These damages can impact your ability to perform daily tasks and your relationship with family and friends.

In a traffic accident claim, you can recover compensation for these damages. Non-economic damages may include:

  • Physical pain
  • Mental anguish or anxiety
  • Emotional stress
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Permanent disability
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of marital relations

Calculating the cost of “pain and suffering” damages can be very difficult.  Each person suffers in a different way and to a different degree. Pain and suffering damages are subjective, and there is not a standard formula for calculating the value of these damages. Therefore, we use other factors to help determine the value of non-economic damages including the type of injury, the severity of the injury, the length of recovery, the total cost of financial damages, and whether you have a permanent disability.

Call a Sacramento Traffic Accident Attorney

When you are injured in a traffic accident, you need medical care for your injuries. You also need legal advice about your options for holding the negligent driver who was responsible for the crash liable for your damages. Our lawyers offer free consultations so that you can receive competent legal counsel without worrying about paying a consultation fee when you are trying to recover from your injuries.

The Sacramento accident attorneys of the Tiemann Law Firm can be reached by telephone at (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website.  Contact our office today to schedule your free appointment with one of our accident claim attorneys. Our law firm serves clients in SacramentoFolsomRoseville, El Dorado Hills and other communities in the greater Sacramento area.

Client Testimonials

Hanna Padilla Testimonial
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From the very start of my case the Tiemann Law Firm was wonderful. Perter came all the way to my home to sit down and talk to me about my options. He made me and my partner feel very comfortable and promised us he would take the very best care of my case. Peter kept me informed every step of the way and was always on top of things. everything was done in a timely manor and I always felt like I was the only case he was working on because he was so fast. In the end Peter got me back way more money than I ever expected. I would recommend this law firm to everyone. I am very happy with the outcome of my case thanks to the Tiemann Law Firm! Thank you!

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It is hard to put into words the care and dedication that I received from the Tiemann’s. They have been here for me every step of the way and were always available when I had questions or concerns. My husband and I will be forever grateful for everything they have done for us and our family. Thank you so much for all of the hard work and time you have put into my case, we greatly appreciate it and your friendship. We highly recommend this firm and will always be thankful for everything they have done. Thank you so much again, Kim

Maye Ly Testimonial
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I just saw my lawyer Jelena Tiemann on a t.v ad, which reminded me how much she helped when I was in a desperate situation. I just love her! That is why I feel a need to tell everyone. I had a situation that happened & didn’t know what to do, our where to go. I didn’t even know if she could help me or if any lawyer could. All I wanted was it to go away & was afraid most lawyers wanted to drag it out & possibly go to court. For one she was very professional but was very personable (maybe b.c she’s a lady). She didn’t make me feel embarrassed or self-conscious that I did something wrong or was the cause of the situation. She immediately said we should try our best before going to court. Let me handle some paperwork, if at the last we do go to court we have documents. She gave me all the details, pros and cons but reassured me she deals with these cases all the time. She came through and made it as painless as possible. I now have my life back.

Jennifer Birdseye Testimonial
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Tiemann Law Firm helped us with an injury case for my nephew. They were very knowledgeable and we are very happy with the service they provided. The entire staff is topnotch!

Elizabeth Ochoa Testimonial
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I chose Tiemann Law Firm to help me after a car accident I was involved in. Throughout the entire process, Moe made sure to keep me updated, he always responded quickly whenever  I had questions about anything. My case won thanks to this law firm and its dedication. My experience with Tiemann Law Firm was amazing! 10/10 recommended.