Getting into some sort of accident that results in an injury is scary. What will happen if you can’t work for any amount of time? How will the unexpected medical bills for your treatment get paid? Will the insurance company treat you fairly? The San Antonio personal injury lawyers at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC understand the stress and fear that enters the lives of Texas personal injury victims.
We’re here to put our more than 20 years of personal injury experience to work by helping you. We provide free initial case reviews along with your first consultation. Get the help you need with your personal injury claim by scheduling your free consultation now.
In Texas, personal injury is defined as it is in the rest of the country. A personal injury occurs when someone is hurt because another person was negligent in some way. It could be that the other person made a mistake and an injury was caused, or it could be that the other person blatantly disregarded safety practices (such as in the workplace or while you’re out shopping) or the law.
When a personal injury occurs, there is often an insurance claim made. It could be claimed through workers’ compensation insurance, car insurance, or homeowners’ insurance. Once the claim is filed, the insurance company decides what they will offer the personal injury victim. Often, it’s not enough to cover medical expenses and other expenses.
Having a Texas personal injury attorney communicate with the insurance company on behalf of the victim can be extremely helpful to ensure that the victim is treated fairly. And, if necessary, a personal injury claim can be heard in court.
Personal injury claims in Texas are varied, ranging from rideshare accidents to truck accidents in San Antonio. The most common causes of personal injury include:
These injuries can be minor or they can be catastrophic. Getting legal help from attorneys with expertise in personal injury can make a difference in whether personal injury victims receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries. The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC provides free initial consultations.
Proving a personal injury claim requires that you are able to show that the other person who was responsible for your injuries was negligent. This can be difficult to do on your own because there are medical records, accident reports in some cases, dealing with the insurance company, and presenting evidence that proves the elements of negligence. Negligence has several elements:
When negligence is proven, personal injury victims are eligible for compensation. There are several types of compensation that may be available, depending on the facts:
The type of damages and the amount you receive depends on the facts surrounding your case. You can learn more about the potential financial compensation you could receive for your injury by scheduling a free consultation with our San Antonio accident attorneys at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC now.
If you’re a victim of a personal injury in Texas, an attorney on your side can benefit you in many ways. First, it’s not easy to collect evidence, medical records, accident records, witness statements, and other forms of documents that need to be used to prove your claim. A personal injury attorney takes this stress off of you by pulling together all the evidence and documentation on your behalf, along with reviewing it to ensure that it can be used for settlement or trial.
Second, personal injury claims must be made by a certain date. This is the statute of limitations. In Texas, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim. There are other deadlines involved if you file a case. A personal injury attorney makes it easier for you because you don’t have to worry about the dates involved in the case.
If you’re ready to talk to a Texas personal injury attorney, schedule your free consultation with The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC now.
