Were you hurt in an accident in Texas because of another person’s negligent actions? If so, you may be able to recover compensation from the responsible party to cover your medical bills, property damage, and other losses.
Anderson Injury Lawyers can help with your case. Contact our office or call us at (817) 294-1900 to schedule a free consultation with one of our Texas personal injury lawyers.
How Anderson Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Personal Injury Accident in Texas
Our founding attorney, Mark Anderson, has over 20 years of legal experience. Since our firm’s founding in 2007, we’ve recovered millions of dollars in damages for our clients.
Our attorneys have received the following recognitions for their work:
- 10.0 Superb Ratings on Avvo
- Texas Magazine Top Attorney
- Super Lawyers
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Expertise Best Car Accident Lawyers in Fort Worth 2021
In addition, Attorney Mark Anderson is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
When you hire one of our Texas personal injury lawyers, we’ll review your case and take all the necessary steps to seek compensation for you, including:
- Investigating the accident
- Compiling evidence of your accident and injuries
- Calculating the value of your damages
- Offering legal advice and developing a case strategy
- Negotiating a settlement on your behalf
- Filing and arguing your case in court
It’s worth noting that people who hire experienced personal injury attorneys seem to recover higher settlement amounts.
Contact Anderson Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.
What Is My Texas Personal Injury Case Worth?
There’s no easy formula for calculating the value of your personal injury case. However, many factors can impact the value of your case:
- The circumstances of the accident
- The nature and extent of your physical injuries
- The extent of your other damages
- Whether you were partly to blame for the accident
- Whether there were egregious circumstances, such as drinking and driving
- The insurance policy limits
Our Texas personal injury attorneys will review your case and calculate the total value of your damages.
What Kind of Damages Are Available to Personal Injury Victims?
In Texas, personal injury victims can recover compensation for their economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
As the name suggests, economic damages concern the monetary impacts of an accident. Economic damages include:
- Past and future medical bills
- Property damage
- Lost wages or income
- Transportation costs
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Our Texas personal injury attorneys will help gather documentation of these expenses and reasonably calculate the value of your economic damages. If your injuries require ongoing care, we can consult with experts to determine the value of your future medical expenses.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages don’t directly relate to financial losses. They are subjective, often psychological losses caused by the accident. Non-economic damages include:
- Mental distress
- Pain and suffering
- Disability or disfigurement and their attendant effects
- Loss of companionship by a loved one
- Diminished quality of life
Your personal injury lawyer will calculate the potential value of all your damages.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Texas?
When you hire a personal injury attorney, you typically don’t have to worry about paying legal fees upfront. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they get paid only if you win your case.
A contingency fee is typically a percentage of the compensation you receive. Between 30% and 40% is standard. Factors such as the complexity of your case, your attorney’s experience level, and whether the case settles can impact the exact rate.
Contingency fees have several benefits. They allow individuals to hire an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer without any initial costs, so legal help is attainable, regardless of financial resources. Plus, since the fees are a percentage of your recovery, they’re always within a reasonable range. You don’t have to worry about a legal bill you can’t afford.
What Are Some Common Injuries in Personal Injury Cases?
There are many different types of personal injury cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall cases, and wrongful death.
These accidents can cause many types of injuries, including:
- Whiplash and other neck injuries
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Lacerations
- Bruises
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety
- Death
We’ll help you pursue compensation for all of the losses you sustained in an accident. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Texas personal injury attorney.
Can I Recover Compensation if I’m Being Blamed for an Accident in Texas?
Personal injury defendants will often argue that the plaintiff was fully or partially to blame for an accident, as this will reduce their financial liability. If you’re being blamed for an accident, the available compensation in your case may be reduced.
Texas has a modified comparative negligence law that allows personal injury plaintiffs to recover compensation if their fault is equal to or less than the other party’s fault. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you will be barred from recovering any compensation.
For example, consider that you were involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered $80,000 in damages. If you are found to be 50% at fault and the other driver is also 50% at fault, you can recover compensation, but it will be reduced by 50%. That means you can recover $40,000.
However, if you are found to be 55% at fault, you will not be able to recover anything. Claims of shared fault can have a considerable impact on your ability to recover compensation. Our dedicated Texas personal injury attorneys at Anderson Injury Lawyers know how to approach claims of shared fault and will fight for you to receive fair compensation.
How Do I Prove Negligence After an Accident in Texas?
To win your case, you will probably need to prove that the defendant was negligent. Negligence is a legal term of art that means the at-fault party acted unreasonably under the circumstances.
You will have to prove four elements to show that the defendant was negligent: the defendant owed you a duty of care, they breached the duty of care, you suffered damages, and your damages were caused by the defendant’s actions. Let’s look at each more closely.
Duty of Care
A duty of care refers to the standard of conduct expected of someone under the same or similar circumstances. One generally has a duty to act the way a reasonably prudent person would under the circumstances. For example, a driver has a duty to drive reasonably, such as by following traffic signs, signals, and rules.
Breach
A breach of duty occurs when someone fails to act reasonably under the circumstances. This can be pretty difficult to prove, as what is “reasonable” is not always clear.
Damages
You must prove that you suffered damages for which you can be compensated. This may include economic and non-economic damages.
Causation
You have to show that the defendant was the actual and proximate cause of the injuries you suffered. Regarding actual cause, you have to show that the defendant’s behavior directly led to the accident and your injuries. Regarding proximate cause, you have to show that your injuries were reasonably foreseeable consequences of the defendant’s actions.
Finally, you have to prove your allegations by a preponderance of the evidence. This means your claims must be more likely than not true.
How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit After an Accident in Texas?
In general, you must bring your personal injury lawsuit in Texas within two years of the accident. This deadline is called the statute of limitations. If you don’t file your lawsuit on time, the court will dismiss it.
You have to pursue your claim before this deadline. While many cases can be settled before a lawsuit is filed or before they go to trial, an insurance company will have no incentive to negotiate with you if you can’t bring your case in court.
However, sometimes there are exceptions to the statute of limitations, or, depending on the circumstances of your injury, the two years may not begin running immediately. An experienced Texas personal injury attorney can help you navigate these complex circumstances and file your case on time.
Contact Our Texas Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Hiring an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer can help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Our Texas personal injury attorneys are here to fight for you to receive maximum compensation for your injuries. Contact Anderson Injury Lawyers today to schedule your free case review.