When you get injured because of someone else’s fault, you deserve compensation. According to Texas law, you can pursue compensation, though you might need to file a suit against the person responsible for causing the injuries, or you might have to file a claim against more than one person. You might have to pursue a government entity or a company depending on the circumstances surrounding your case. In many cases, the injuries are caused by a slip and fall or a car accident.
Although these are some of the most common forms of personal injury cases, they are by no means the only kind. No matter the reason, you need help from a knowledgeable attorney in Atascocita with McDonald Worley to recover the compensation you deserve.
The following are some of the damages that you could seek to recover:
- Medical bills/expenses
- Physical pain
- Lost income
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement
- Disability
Following the accident, you’re likely scared. You might even be anxious or nervous. If you’ve never been involved in a lawsuit, you don’t know what to do next. Once you receive medical treatment, your next step should be contacting an attorney. Get in touch with the personal injury lawyers at McDonald Worley at 877-721-3423 for a free consultation about your injuries. Our personal law firm is available 24/7 to respond to any concerns or questions. You won’t have to pay us a penny unless we win your case.
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How Long Will It Take To Settle My Case?
Every case is unique, making it difficult to tell the exact timeframe for settling it. The one important thing you should always have in mind when trying to estimate the duration of your case is your state of health. Our Atascocita personal injury lawyers will always focus on your health and recovery first and foremost.
It’s essential to get the medical treatment and care needed to recover successfully. Trying to pursue compensation while you’re still recovering can take a tool on your health and even lower your claim. Your lawyer will work with your doctors and healthcare personnel to ensure records of all bills and other costs are aptly maintained.
Once we obtain your medical records and expenses, we will work on reviewing the available evidence. This will involve categorizing your expenses and damages. Your personal injury attorney will use the medical records, which are formal document that can be used in the courtroom as evidence, to demonstrate the changes in your life directly caused by the injuries you sustained.
We Handle a Variety of Personal Injury Accident Claims
Our firm can effectively handle all kinds of personal injury cases. We represent clients hurt in motor vehicle accidents, negligence, as well as slips and falls. No matter how you were hurt, we can work hard to pursue the compensation you need and deserve. We know that every case is unique.
At McDonald Worley, we’ll review your case thoroughly and give you a rough estimate of what it might be worth. If you choose to retain us, we’ll represent you aggressively and provide the strongest evidence in support of your claims. We’ll also work tirelessly to settle your lawsuit so that you won’t have endure the pains of a trial. We handle a number of different personal injury cases, including:
Car Accidents
In the United States, car accidents happen every day. In fact, an estimated 2 million people are hurt in car accidents every year. While sometimes the accidents only involve one car, more often than not, there are two or more vehicles involved. Regardless of what the case might be, you shouldn’t hesitate calling one of our top car accident attorneys in Atascocita. Whether your accident was a rear-end collision or a head-on collision, you might have suffered severe injuries.
Some of the most common causes of car accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Driving while intoxicated
- Speeding
- Falling asleep while driving
Truck Accidents
Annually, about 480,000 commercial vehicles including box trucks, semi-trucks, buses, etc. are involved in traffic accidents in the U.S. This is according to data from U.S. Claims Litigation Funding.
Commercial vehicles are typically huge, and weigh significantly more than a normal car or SUV. As such, when they crash, they can cause devastating damage and inflict severe injuries. If you were hit by a commercial vehicle, get in touch with McDonald Worley.
Uber Accident
Today, we are increasingly getting used to ridesharing services.. When you get into an Uber/Lyft, you’re ideally entrusting the Uber driver with your life. You’re also assuming that the driver will drive carefully and ensure that you’re safe.
In case this doesn’t happen and you’re involved in an Uber accident, you’ll need an experienced Uber accident attorney. The Uber driver and the company can be held accountable for the injuries you suffered. Hopefully, your claim against Uber driver’s policy will extend coverage to your injuries. When it doesn’t, you might have to take the civil lawsuit route. An Uber accident lawyer in Atascocita experienced in the field will ensure that you’re well compensated for your injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents
Texas is quite popular with motorcyclists. It’s the state with the 3rd largest number of registered motorcycled in the country. People usually enjoy the thrill of riding motorcycles. Moreover, they are a lot cheaper than cars, and they provide the freedom of the road. Nonetheless, motorcycles can be dangerous.
There’s nothing to protect you from the elements when riding a motorcycle. All you have as protection is a helmet. Many things can end up causing accidents on motorcycles. These include careless drivers, aggressive drivers, defective motorcycles, and drivers who don’t respect cyclists’ rights. Many people involved in motorcycle crashes typically get serious injuries. It’s crucial to seek prompt medical treatment. When you’re safe and fully recovered, get in touch with your lawyer.
Bicycle Accidents
In an age where people are “going green”, many people are choosing to ride their bike to work. The problem is you’ll be at greater risk while on the road. Don’t forget that you’re sharing the road with other motorists, some of which don’t see or want to yield to people on bikes. You need to be extra careful while riding your bike on busy streets or major roads. In case you’re involved in a bicycle accident, you might suffer significant injuries. In case a car driver fails to follow the traffic rules, they’ll be considered to be at fault.
Pedestrian Accidents
You might think you’re rather safe while walking on the city sidewalks.. Nevertheless, pedestrian accidents actually happen more than you might think. You might get struck by a car while you cross the street, or a vehicle might get out of control and come up to the sidewalk. There are many possible ways you could get injured while on foot. The worst thing about it is that you have nothing to protect you, meaning you could get seriously injured. Be sure to contact a personal injury lawyer to see if you can file a claim against the guilty party..
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is difficult enough. When the loss was caused by someone else, it’s even more devastating. We know how hard it can be, and why you need to focus on grieving with your family. In that case, you can always rely on an experienced wrongful death attorney.
You are allowed to file a wrongful death suit if your parent or spouse loses their life from acts of negligence. You can pursue compensation for both the pain and suffering involved plus the financial losses. While there’s nothing your attorney can do to bring the loved one back, they can work hard for you to get you the compensation your family deserves.
Brain Injuries
These are some of the most devastating kinds of injuries that a person can suffer. Any time a person suffers a serious blow to the head, they can easily suffer a brain injury. The worst kind of injury is a traumatic brain injury. These are quite common in falls and car accidents. Fortunately, an experienced brain injury attorney knows exactly what it takes to obtain you compensation for your injuries.
A major factor with brain injuries is seeking immediate medical attention. When left untreated, brain injuries can be very dangerous; even fatal. Considering the sheer impact of most brain injuries, you may be eligible for a substantially higher compensation amount.
Burn Injuries
Many car accidents result in burn injuries. There are many different actions that could result from burn injuries. When dealing with chemical or fuel explosions, there is always the risk that you can get burned.
Burn injuries are commonly very painful. Depending on the burn degree, they can require long term medical attention. Some people might never recover from their burn injuries. That’s why our Atascocita burn injury attorneys fight aggressively to make sure that their clients get the compensation they deserve.
A number of the common causes of burn injuries include house fires, car accidents, and scalding accidents. Our Atascocita burn injury attorneys can handle all these kinds of cases.
Nursing Home Neglect Attorney
Nowadays, more and more people are putting their loved ones into nursing homes. Due to our busy schedules, we know we simply don’t have the time, resources, and equipment to take care of them. So, we want to ensure that they are somewhere that’s clean and safe for them. However, some people end up finding out their loved one is actually being abused in one way or another.
Although it’s rare, nursing home abuse still happens. Your loved one could be the subject of mental, physical, or emotional abuse. This could be at the hands of the nursing home staff, or a fellow resident. If your loved one becomes a victim of nursing home abuse, they are entitled to compensation. Our team of nursing home neglect attorneys in Atascocita can help you make this happen.
Premises Liability
There are personal injury cases that have nothing to do with vehicle accidents. They occur from everyday accidents. You could slip and fall, or get struck by an instrument. You might also be a victim of getting bitten by a dog at another person’s home or hurt by a malfunctioning piece of equipment.
Property owners are obliged to keep their premises safe. When they don’t, they will be considered responsible for any injuries that ensure because of their negligence. Hopefully, the injuries won’t be as bad as they would be in a car accident. Nonetheless, this is not always the case. The common premises liability cases include:
- Falls on snow or ice
- Equipment failure
- Dog bites.
- Holes or debris in the pavement
- Cuts from faulty store signs
In case you’re involved in such accidents, you should get in touch with us for a free consultation.
Other Types of Personal Injury Claims
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is increasingly becoming common these days. Since people are living longer, more and more people are living in spaces such as retirement facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.
Elder citizens and other residents get hurt all the time in these facilities. Sometimes it’s unintentional, but there are cases where it’s the result of negligence. There are rising cases of abuse lawsuits filed against elder/nursing facilities. Many government agencies opt to refer such cases to lawyers or law firms in order to file a suit and represent victims. The family members of the victim might also notice injuries and consult an attorney.
Long term care facilities usually don’t want to have their reputation soiled by lawsuits. As such, they are often more than willing to settle out of court. Get in touch with us to discuss your case. We’ll do our due diligence to ensure your loved one gets the compensation they deserve.
Dangerous Drugs
Today, pharmaceutical companies have gotten bigger than ever. New drugs are entering the market every day. There’s a lot of testing that needs to be done to ensure the drugs are safe. If you’ve seen commercials for certain medications, you know there are dozens of disclaimers at the end. This has become quite a scary business.
In case you or a loved one has been injured after taking certain medication, you should seek legal representation immediately. Waiting too long could make it difficult or impossible to prove the injuries resulted from taking the drugs.
Defective Products
Unfortunately, there are many people who still get hurt by defective products. Worse, some of the victims are children. While companies don’t make dangerous products purposefully, they shouldn’t stay in business if that’s their practice. Of course, mistakes do happen. A product that’s safe 9 out of 10 times could end up injuring you.
Sometimes, the manufacturer simply doesn’t put in the work to ensure safety, or place warnings on their products. While these warnings aren’t a total defense when it comes to lawsuits, they do let the user know that the product is potentially dangerous.
Handling a product liability case requires an experienced personal injury attorney.. Consult with a personal injury attorney in Atascocita at McDonald Worley..
Mesothelioma Claims
There are jobs that are quite dangerous for human health. Some pay higher due to the involved risks, but the higher pay doesn’t absolve the company off any liability in case of injury.
A few industries have become quite common on the defense side of mesothelioma lawsuits. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer associated with asbestos. For many years, scientists didn’t know that asbestos is carcinogenic. When they became aware, it was too late for many people. This is a terrible form of cancer with nearly a certain prognosis of death. Some of the employees susceptible to it include:
- Construction workers
- Firefighters
- Shipyard workers
- Industrial workers
- Power plant workers
In case you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, get in touch with one of our lawyers at McDonald Worley to consult about a possible claim.
Common Types of Personal Injuries
The kinds of accidents we’ve discussed can cause different kinds of injuries. Our lawyers have handled every kind of case, including:
- Neck injuries
- Burn injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries and head injuries
- Internal injuries
- Neck injuries
- Facial disfigurement
Keep in mind that even the seemingly minor injuries can lead to lifelong problems. No matter the case, you deserve compensation for your injuries. We are committed to working hard to get you the money you deserve. We’ll try to settle the claim with your insurance company. This way, you won’t have to go through the trouble of going through a lawsuit. Your lawyer will help make the process a lot easier.
In case you suffered more severe injuries, you need professional legal services even more. Lawyers have the knowledge, skills, and experience to prove your damages. You can trust us to defend your rights and fight for the compensation you need and deserve. We’ll ideally take the stress off of you to help you focus on recovering.
Your Rights as an Accident Victim
Accidents happen all the time. Regardless of who’s at fault, you should have a lawyer by your side to ensure your rights are well protected.
The hurt victim can hold the other personal legally responsible. This means the guilty party will be responsible for all the damages suffered. They’ll also have to pay for the damages and injuries sustained. So, the first thing you want to do is to have a Atascocita personal injury lawyer review your case.
Proving your case might involve working with professionals and getting witness statements. You might also have to testify. Nonetheless, lawyers typically work hard to ensure the cases are settled out of court to avoid going to trial.
In a personal injury case, the defendant could be:
- A negligent commercial driver
- A property owner
- An aggressive or drunk driver
- A doctor in a medical negligence case
In other cases, the defendants could be corporations that:
- Manufacture dangerous drugs
- Sell defective items
- Hire negligent employees
- Maintain unsafe construction sites
Sometimes, the defendant is a government entity or agency, which is deemed responsible for accidents resulting from:
- Hazardous roads
- City streets
- Public schools
- Police brutality
Contact an Atascocita Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured in an accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical treatment immediately. Once you are well recovered, the next step should be calling an experienced personal injury attorney.
The Atascocita personal injury lawyers at McDonald Worley are available 24/7 to take your call and answer your questions and/or concerns. We offer all our clients a free consultation. We’ll also review your case, assess your injuries based on the available evidence, and provide you with a rough estimate of how much your case is worth. Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay anything unless we’ve won your case!