If you have been seriously injured or suffered a loss due to someone else’s negligence, we are here to help. We represent clients in all types of personal injury cases, including auto and 18 wheeler accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and fall, and construction accidents.
The first part of a personal injury case is understanding the full extent of the injury suffered. Who was injured? How bad was the injury? Did you have to miss work? Was there a hospital stay? Broken bones? Brain injury? Death or serious bodily injured? Emotional Stress? Long-term disability? All of these questions are important in assessing the injury to obtain maximum compensation for you and your family.
SEMI TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Commercial trucks, referred to as a semi-truck or 18-wheeler, are a vital part of our world, but can turn into lethal weapons in the wrong hands. An accident involving a semi-truck can result in severe injury or loss of life. While the driver may walk away from the accident unharmed, those in the other vehicle may not have been as fortunate. The aftermath can be detrimental for the injured party, resulting in severe or catastrophic injury, medical bills, loss of income, as well as the obvious, pain and suffering.
Truck accidents are often caused by a truck being overloaded, a driver failing to obey traffic laws, driving too long or too fast, driver fatigue, aggressive driving, vehicle failure, and general negligence. Insurance companies will work very hard to shield the negligent party from fault. An insurance company is a for-profit business and you must remember that when it seeks a quick settlement or refuses to pay out a claim.
If you have been involved in semi-truck/18 wheeler accident, do not discuss the accident with anyone before speaking to a treating doctor or attorney. Insurance companies will try to get information out of you that they can use against you during your claim. Let the attorneys handle discussions with the insurance company on your behalf.
AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
Serious injury from an auto and/or motorcycle accident can be traumatic leading to mounting medical bills, loss of income, and inability to enjoy life with your family and friends. When a motorist has acted negligently or recklessly and has broken the law, he or she should be held responsible for the damage that is caused.
Common types of auto accidents resulting from the negligence of another include:
Drunk Driver Collisions
Hit and Run
Texting and Driving
Failure to Yield
Aggressive driving, such as frequent lane changes
Fatigue
Vehicle Failure
We can help you recover money you are owed for economic loss, including property damage and medical bills, as well as compensation for pain and suffering. If you deal with an insurance company on your own for settlement, you may not get all the money in which you are entitled. The insurance company is concerned about protecting their interest, not yours.
Contact us today if you have been involved in serious auto or motorcycle accident. We will seek the maximum compensation allowed for your losses and assist you with trying to get your life back in order.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACCIDENTS
As a result of “tort reform” measures in Texas, medical malpractice cases can be very challenging because thetotal amount of settlement a victim can recover may be capped. However, there are no caps concerning the amount of money a person can receive for economic losses, such as medical bills and lost income now and in the future.
Medical professionals are a vital part of our society and we should be grateful for them. We rely on doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to properly diagnose illnesses, implement proper treatment, and correctly perform medical procedures. Unfortunately, they are human and negligently make mistakes at times which can result in severe injury to a victim. It is not uncommon for medical professionals or hospitals to try to cover up their negligence to prevent the victim from obtaining the money they deserve.
Common types of medical negligence resulting in injury may include, delay in diagnosis, hospital negligence, surgical error, nursing error, and/or medication error.
If you have suffered injury based on medical malpractice you will be entitled to recovery of your medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Call us today if you have been injured.
WRONGFUL DEATH
There is simply no amount of money that can replace the loss of a loved one. However, should family members suffer emotional or financial hardship as a result of wrongful death, they should be compensated for their loss.
Texas law allows the surviving spouse, children, and parents, of the deceased to bring claims when their relative has been killed due to the negligence of another. A representative of the deceased is also allowed to file a claim on behalf of the dead person’s estate. Compensation can be significant and provide another source of financial support for the person’s family and small children.
Time limitations for wrongful death claims exist in Texas. Currently, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is 2 years after the date of the death. There are some exceptions to this rule, but know that time is not on your side should you, or a family member, suspect wrongful death of a loved one. As long as the claim is filed within these limitations, surviving family members or the deceased person’s estate may collect damages that stem from an untimely death.
We want to hear your story and are dedicated to helping you and your family through a very difficult time. Compensation may be awarded for medical and funeral expenses, as well as mental pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, or loss of inheritance, which includes what the deceased would have saved had they lived to a normal life expectancy. In some cases, punitive damages may also be available—these are damages meant to punish the defendant for gross negligence or willful acts.
Contact us today if you have lost your loved one in a negligent accident, including car, motorcycle, construction, or workplace injuries.
SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
A ‘slip and fall’ action involves an accident which causes bodily injury as a result of negligence from a property owner. “Slip and Fall” is used to describe a personal injury case in which the person slipped, fell, or tripped on someone else’s property and was injured as a result.
Whether it is shopping in a restaurant or visiting an office building, most people never see a slip and fall coming. A few examples of the type of hazards that result in a slip and fall include: Wet/Slippery Floor, Building Construction Defects, Improperly Maintained Walkways, Improper Lighting, and Dangerous Conditions Without Adequate Warning Signage.
Where the accident happens can influence the outcome of an insurance claim or lawsuit. Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, such as in the home, on a public sidewalk, at work, or in a store. Where the incident occurs will determine liability rules, what damages will be available, and what party to sue.
After the fall, be sure to document your injuries by a medical professional, take pictures of your bruises, cuts, and swelling, and gather contact information from witnesses. Keep all medical bills and information received your medical provider. This will help tremendously when presenting your claim to an insurance company.
Texas follows a 51 percent modified comparative fault rule; this means that a victim cannot collect damages if they are more than 50 percent at fault for causing the accident. However, a slip and fall victim can collect damages if they are 50 percent or less at fault, but those damages would be reduced by degree of fault.
CONSTRUCTION, OIL RIG, and INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
Do you work on a construction site, oil rig, or some other industrial setting where you suffered a workplace injury? Employees suffer when employers fail to follow safety regulations, provide proper equipment and training, or inspect equipment for safety. If you have suffered a fall, were struck by an object on the job, electrocuted, or injured by equipment, you could be entitled to significant money damages to reimburse you for lost wages now and in the future, medical expenses, and pain/suffering.
if you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of your employer.