If you have been in a car accident, a slipping and falling incident, an incident at your workplace in some cases, or another situation wherein you were harmed because of the actions—or inactions—of another person, you may have been the victim of negligence. If you were injured as a result of someone intentionally causing harm to you, such as through assault, this type of injury case would be classified as an intentional tort. In either case, it is likely that you are wondering whether you need a personal injury lawyer. There are a few questions you should ask yourself as you try to determine whether you should hire a trusted attorney.
Are You Responsible for Your Injury?
This is a big one. You have to be able to prove that your injury came as a result of someone other than yourself. If you misused equipment, didn’t abide by safety laws and regulations, or otherwise injured yourself of your own accord, you would not be eligible to sue in a personal injury case.
How Long Ago Was Your Injury?
Make sure you figure out the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in your state. For instance, in Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of injury.
Do You Have Costs Associated with Your Injury That You Want to Recover?
If you have extensive medical costs from your injury, if you lost out on wages due to an inability to work because of your injury, or you incurred extensive pain and suffering, you may be eligible for compensation. This would indicate that you should hire a personal injury attorney to help you get compensation for your injuries or other costs.
Can You Find Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys in Your Area?
The most important thing about hiring a personal injury lawyer to help with your case is that it doesn’t only matter if you have a lawyer, it matters if you have a trustworthy, experienced lawyer. Do some research to make sure you retain the best personal injury attorneys in your area to help you get the compensation you deserve from your case.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
