Personal Injury
My experience handling personal injury cases has taught me that I can never fully understand what you are going through. I can, however, relate to your feelings of frustration, confusion, and general sense of being overwhelmed by an accident that you had no control over. This is why I am committed to gaining your trust through open and honest communication, and striving to be accessible and attentive to your legal needs.
If you are a resident of Texas and have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, I will aggressively advocate for your best interest and fight to get you the maximum recovery for your damages.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim
If someone’s negligence causes you bodily harm, you deserve compensation. Dealing with insurance companies demands certain steps be followed to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
- Contact an attorney
I will review the details of your case and review what legal options are available to you. This is also a great opportunity to ask me any questions that you may have.
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Investigate your accident
At this stage I will gather and study documentation, obtain evidence, and interview witnesses. Fully understanding the facts aids in building the strongest case possible.
- Determine your damages
Typically, you can seek compensation for medical expenses directly related to your injuries and any lost wages. You may also be eligible to seek pain and suffering compensation.
- Negotiate a settlement
It is always my goal to reach a settlement that you are happy with. This entails negotiating with the insurance company until we reach a number that you are happy with. Fortunately, most personal injury claims are resolved this way.
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File a lawsuit (if needed)
Sometimes insurance companies dig in their heels and refuse to pay what you are owed. When this happens we file a lawsuit and take them to court. On occasion an Insurance company will reopen negotiations to avoid going to trial.
Personal Injury
Vehicle Accidents
Premises Liability
Defective Products
Slip and Falls
What Qualifies as a Personal Injury?
Successful personal injury claims establish that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care, that duty of care was breached by their actions (or inaction), and you were hurt as a result.
Slip and fall claims are among the most common type of personal injury claims and are a prime example of premises liability.
Do I Need Representation?
- You are injured due to someone else’s perceived negligence.
- You were in an accident that was not your fault, and sustained a permanent / chronic injury.
- An accident occurred and you are seeking help to prove you were not at fault.
- You are unable to assess what you are entitled to recover as compensation.
- The insurance company is open to settlement, but you need help with negotiations.
- You are seeking to recover damages from the at-fault party.
- Your loved one died as the result of negligence, and you are looking to pursue a wrongful death claim.
- You have been exposed to a toxic substance and have developed serious illness.
While there are many other reasons to hire an attorney, these are, unfortunately, some of the more common reasons that I have come across in my career. If you find that any of the above situations describe you, or you would like to discuss a personal injury case not described above, contact a lawyer today.
How Much Will I Get in a Settlement?
As you may have guessed, given the number of variables in any given accident, payouts and settlements can vary wildly. The total cost of you damages and the severity of your injuries are the major factors at play. You are most likely to be given compensation for cases involving:
- Pain & Suffering
- Medical Expenses
- Property Damage
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Earning Capacity
- Wrongful Death (Immediate family members)
As much as I’d like to give you a specific dollar amount for each, the details of each case determine the amount of damages recovered. I realize that this is the long way of saying “it just depends,“ but at the end of the day, it really does. This is yet another reason to reach out to an attorney for help in matters involving personal injury or property damage. After all, unless this is your field of study, your alternative is to simply take the insurance company at their word.
If you would like to get a more specific idea of what you could be owed, contact me today for a free consultation.
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