We all hope never to be involved in a personal injury case. Whether on our own behalf or on behalf of someone else. Personal injuries occur when one party is injured or harmed by the actions or inactions of another person. Typically, personal injury cases fall into one of two categories. Intentional torts, where someone intended to inflict harm on another person. Negligence, where someone’s action or inaction caused someone’s injury or harm whether they intended it or not. If you have been injured or have a loved one who has been injured, and you expect that it may be the result of negligence. Here’s what you need to know about when you should seek the help of an attorney.
You Have Solid Evidence
You should only go to an attorney. If you think you may really have a personal injury case on your hands. If you have solid evidence of negligence that caused your harm or injury, you should book a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney in your area.
You Incurred a Large Number of Costs
If your personal injury caused you to pay a lot of money out of pocket, it might well be worth it to talk to an attorney about filing a suit. These costs may be able to be recovered through legal action. Some costs you may have incurred could be medical costs from treating your injury, property damage costs, and in the case of wrongful death of a loved one, you may have funeral costs or cremation fees.
You’re Out of Work
If you are unable to work or miss a large portion of work because of your injury and have therefore lost out on wages from your job, this may be another reason to seek legal action. You could be compensated for these lost wages if you win your lawsuit.
Who to Call
Whether you end up pursuing your personal injury case or not, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the personal injury attorneys in your area. Hence, you know who to call if you ever need to.
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.
