Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas, TX

What Compensation Is Available After an Injury in Dallas?

If you’re in the hospital after a car crash or other serious accident, it is natural to wonder what compensation you could recover for your injuries. Texas law gives accident victims the chance to claim compensation for many kinds of losses in an accident, provided that you can prove the party who caused your injuries was negligent in some way.

By filing a personal injury claim and hiring an experienced lawyer, you could potentially receive compensation for:

• Medical bills, including hospital stays, surgery, prescription drugs, physical therapy, and travel to and from doctor’s appointments
• Lost wages and reduced future earning potential
• Damaged personal property
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

It’s important to note that in Texas, you can still file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for your medical expenses and losses, even if you are partially at fault for an accident. Texas uses a modified form of comparative negligence system to award compensation in civil cases where more than one party shares fault for an accident.

If you are partially at fault for an accident, your compensation will be reduced according to your percentage of responsibility. However, if you bear 51 percent or more of the fault for an accident, you will not be able to recover any compensation.

You should have a knowledgeable Dallas personal injury lawyer evaluate your accident and discuss whether you have a valid injury claim. An experienced lawyer will work to minimize any level of fault you bear for an accident and maximize your potential recovery of compensation.

At Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., our Dallas personal injury attorneys have the resources to:

• Gather evidence to build your claim against the at-fault party
• Keep you updated on every significant development in your case
• Ensure you receive the appropriate medical treatment for your injuries
• Document all of your losses and determine the value of your claim
• Advocate for your interests with the insurance company
• Offer you access to our network of expert witnesses, including healthcare professionals and accident reconstruction specialists who can testify on your behalf
• Seek to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company
• File a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf if settlement talks fall through
• Present your case effectively to the court

Our attorneys at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C. handle many different types of injury cases. Whether you were injured in a motor vehicle crash, a slip and fall accident, a medical malpractice incident, or another type of accident, our compassionate attorneys are available to discuss your situation. If your injury limits your mobility, one of our attorneys will be more than happy to visit you at home, at work, or in a healthcare facility.

What Do I Risk by Not Contacting an Experienced Dallas Injury Lawyer?

You might think that you can handle your injury claim yourself. However, insurance companies are less likely to accept liability and offer a full settlement if you don’t have a lawyer advocating on your behalf. The more serious your injuries, the higher your medical expenses will be and the more likely the insurer will be to dispute your claim.

If you have never negotiated with an insurance company before, they may try to take advantage of you. The insurer’s goal is to protect its profits by minimizing its payment of claims. The insurer may try to shift the blame to you or offer you a quick settlement that seems adequate but, in reality, is less than you deserve. If you enter into a settlement agreement without consulting an attorney, you may be short-changing yourself. You may end up with significant out-of-pocket expenses.

You are more likely to obtain a fair amount if you hire an attorney to handle negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf. Insurance companies know that they can’t get away with the same tactics when negotiating with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer.

Types of Cases Our Dallas, TX, Attorneys Handle

Our personal injury lawyers have experience with a wide range of cases, including:

• Car accidents — Car crashes are frequently the result of one or more drivers operating a vehicle carelessly or recklessly. Some ways in which drivers may cause collisions by acting negligently include impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, driving while drowsy, following too closely, failing to yield the right-of-way, and improper passing. 
• Truck accidents — Crashes involving semi-trucks and other large vehicles are often the result of a truck driver failing to take reasonable safety precautions when sharing the road with other vehicles. Some common examples of truck driver negligence include speeding, following too closely, driving too fast for road or weather conditions, distracted driving, driving too many hours without rest, and driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Woodall Rodgers Freeway has a large amount of commercial truck traffic. When truck drivers violate traffic rules and cause crashes, they often cause significant injuries to others and should be held financially responsible for the harm they cause.
• Motorcycle accidents — Automobile drivers should take extra care around motorcyclists to minimize the chances of a collision. But many drivers overlook motorcyclists in traffic. Drivers who speed, fail to check their blind spots, weave through traffic, drive while distracted or impaired, or are otherwise negligent can seriously injure a motorcyclist.
• Bicycle accidents — Because cyclists have little protection from vehicles weighing thousands of pounds, bicycle riders are extremely vulnerable to injury if they are hit by a car. Many bicycle accidents are the result of drivers not paying attention, ignoring the rules of the road, or driving while impaired.
• Pedestrian accidents — Pedestrians often suffer catastrophic injuries if they are hit by a car or other vehicles. Many pedestrian accidents are caused by drivers being negligent, including driving while impaired, driving while distracted, and failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are crossing the street.
• Premises liability cases — Property owners and managers have certain legal duties to protect guests or customers from foreseeable hazards on their property. When property owners or managers fail to clean up hazards like slippery sidewalks, exposed electrical wires, loose power cords, or wet floors, their negligence can cause serious slip and fall accidents or other incidents. Property owners and managers can be held liable if they fail to provide adequate warning about known hazards on the grounds.
• Workplace injuries — Workers who use heavy industrial equipment, spend time around caustic chemicals, or have other hazards present in their workplace can sustain major injuries if their employers don’t take safety seriously. In Texas, workers in the construction and oil industries are especially prone to on-the-job injuries. Depending on the situation, an injured worker may be eligible for workers’ compensation or may have a right to bring a personal injury claim.
• Defective products — From defective cars to dangerous drugs, there are many different products we use every day that can prove harmful if they have a design defect. The companies that make cars or certain automotive parts may be found negligent if a design defect or manufacturing defect contributed to a crash. 
• If a company makes a product with a design or manufacturing defect, the company can be held responsible for any injuries caused by a defective product.
• Nursing home abuse — Some nursing homes are understaffed and put profits ahead of taking care of residents. These cases are especially challenging because nursing home residents may have trouble communicating or not fully realize what is happening to them. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help if you or someone in your family has been abused in a nursing home.