A common question asked when injured people call our firm is generally a basic one: “Do I have a claim?” The best way to answer that question is that it depends on the specific facts and circumstance of the incident that led to the injury. While every injury and claim is different, there is certain information that can always be helpful when deciding what to do when you are injured, beginning with being familiar with different types of common injury claims.
Motor Vehicle Collision
Many injured parties often suffer bodily injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision. These collisions can take place with regular vehicles, company vehicles, or 18 wheelers. If you were not at fault for the collision and suffered bodily injuries as a result, it is important to contact a personal injury firm immediately so you can protect your rights and address your injuries.
Slip and Fall
Other times, people are injured after being at a place of business where a dangerous defect of condition existed, and that defect caused the person’s injury. Common defects at a place of business that result in a slip and fall claim are wet floors, slick floors, or floors where a foreign substance has been spilled, and there are no warning signs present warning of the dangerous condition. If you suffer an injury as a result of a slip and fall, it is important to document the scene as well as report the incident to a manager on duty. Download the Herrman & Herrman app from our website which has unique tools that will allow you to document the scene and preserve the evidence you need to prove your injuries for any personal injury claim.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death claim can be made when a person dies as a result of a personal injury or injuries sustained as a result of another parties negligence. If unfortunate events take place that results in the death of a loved one, it is important family members understand their rights as wrongful death beneficiaries.
Products Liability
Sometimes, a person is injured when using or consuming a particular product that is defective. As a result of the defect, the person suffers a personal injury that otherwise would not have taken place had the product not been defective. Common Products Liability cases include defective or recalled prescription medication that is consumed causing an injury, tainted or recalled food which causes significant illness or injury, or using a product that has a manufacturing or structural defect that causes an injury.
Work Injury
If a person suffers an injury while on the job, and a 3rd party is responsible for the injury, a personal injury firm can help an injured party bring a claim against the responsible 3rd party.
An example: John works for Company A. Company A is hired by Company B to complete a job. While on the job and at Company B’s work site, John is injured after a Company B employee does not follow proper protocol. John can receive workers compensation benefits from the company he works for, Company A, since he was hurt on the job, and then make a personal injury claim against Company B with the help of a personal injury attorney.
It is important to seek legal representation if you are ever injured as a result of other parties negligence. Call Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., as soon as possible if you, a family member, or a loved one is ever injured.
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.
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