Personal Injury FAQs
What is Personal Injury?
When someone suffers injury due to the negligent actions, behaviors, or intent of someone else, the victims may be entitled to compensation for their injuries and losses. From unfairly denied insurance damage claims to dangerous products and toxic exposure, victims of negligence have rights, and we defend those rights.
It can happen in an instant. You trip over a cable or cord, fall down the stairs because the rail is loose or slip on a wet floor with no sign. With a personal injury situation, it’s critical to have an experienced attorney on your side. They can work to prove that negligence on the part of the property owner or another responsible party caused your injuries.
Whether your injury resulted from negligence on the part of a business owner, exposure to a toxic chemical or damaged product or an auto accident, we can help you file a claim and work to receive the maximum compensation for your situation
How Do I Know If I have a Personal Injury Case?
Have you or do you know someone who suffered injury due to the negligent actions, behaviors, or intent of someone else? If you answered Yes to this question then you have a personal injury case.
What is Negligence?
Negligence is when there was failure to exercise rules in placed. Which is when a party is being careless. If someone is not willing to be reasonable or is simply not acting with caution, they are being negligent. If a party acted on something intentionally or was being reckless then they can be liable for punitive damages in addition to the actual damages.
Who Will Pay my Medical Bills?
Most people worry after they have been injured in an accident how they will pay their medical bills. There can be multiple answers to this question it depends on your case. The best way to answer this question would be to speak with Attorney Tom or anyone at the firm in order to discuss your options.
When is the right time to contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. You should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The Statue of limitations depending on state begins at the time of the injury in personal injury cases.
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Texas?
The civil statute of limitations laws in Texas are anywhere between one to five years depending on the type of case you have. In personal injury cases the statute of limitations is two years. Still have questions about statute of limitations in Texas? Give us a call at (713) 244-6363 we will be more than happy to answer any question you may have.
How long will it take to settle my claim?
We frequently get asked, “how long is this going to take?” Attorney Tom prides himself on being straightforward and setting proper expectations with clients. With that said, litigation on this scale does take some time. It could very well be YEARS before your case is over. We tell our client’s a good rule of thumb is to try and not actively think about your case and live your life as you normally would.
Contact Attorney Tom Today
Have you been in an accident and have got injured due to someone else negligence? Contact Attorney Tom anytime at (713) 244-6363.
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