Texas Personal Injury Laws to Know

It’s our job to navigate Texas’ complex personal injury laws on behalf of our clients. We know, however, that you might have a number of pressing questions and concerns on your mind after suffering a serious injury. We aim to put your mind at ease during a difficult time, granting all client access to our first-hand knowledge through free, zero-obligation case evaluations to answer your questions. Before you make your call, read over a few of the most important personal injury laws in Texas to know:

1. Basis of a lawsuit. Most personal injury claims base on the legal theory of negligence. In Texas, “negligence” refers to any action or failure to act that prevents a person from fulfilling his or her duties to another person, resulting in injury to the latter. Proving negligence and receiving compensation requires showing that the defendant owed you a duty of care, breached the duty, and caused your accident.
2. Deadline to file a claim. In Texas, all personal injury claimants have two years from the date of the accidents to file a lawsuit with the civil court system. Failure to file within the deadline will most likely result in the courts refusing to hear your case. Some cases have exceptions to the general rule that give claimants more or less time, so talk to a lawyer before making any assumptions.
3. Shared fault laws. Texas is a modified comparative negligence state. This means that more than one party can share a percentage of fault for the accident. If the courts find the claimant partially at fault for his/her own injuries, the courts will reduce the plaintiff’s award by an amount equivalent to the percentage of fault. As long as your 50% or less at fault, you can still qualify for compensation.

Navigating the web of federal and state laws affecting your lawsuit doesn’t have to be a task you put upon yourself. Instead, entrust your claim to our personal injury team. We’ll use every tool in our repertoire to fight for the best possible outcome for your case. Whether you need assistance filing a personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, or workers’ compensation claim, count on Aaron A. Herbert.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

The civil justice system is not forgiving toward injured parties who miss deadlines, file incomplete claims, or fail to adequately prepare for court. Insurance companies also will not help you on your journey toward compensation – in fact, insurers want to convince you to settle for as little money as possible no matter how serious your injuries are. The only professional who will stand in your corner and fight for your case as if it were his or her own is a personal injury attorney.

A Texas personal injury lawyer from The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. will speak directly to insurance companies, employers, hospitals, police, bill collectors, investigators, eyewitnesses, and experts if it will help progress your case. We’ll take care of everything for you, from investigating the cause of your accident to filing a claim with the right courts by the deadline. Our goal is make the recovery process as simple and stress-free as possible for your family. With your future on the line, we provide exactly the kind of support you need.

If an accident caused your personal injuries, medical bills, lost wages, physical pain, emotional suffering, or the loss of a family member, contact our Texas law firm. We’ll discuss your rights and options during a free consultation at our conveniently located San Antonio office at no obligation (Appointment needed). Call (214) 200-4878 to schedule your appointment today.