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Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer

A personal injury can disrupt literally every aspect of your life. From the costly medical treatments and travel to see specialists to the lost career opportunities, the fallout from an accident can be overwhelming. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. has a dedicated Dallas personal injury lawyer who understands what you are up against. We’re here to help you pursue justice in the form of compensation. With free, no-obligation consultations at our office serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we make taking the first step toward your new beginning easy.

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Why Hire Our Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers?

  • We have extensive experience. Our lead attorney has resolved more than 50 jury trials. We have handled personal injury claims in Texas for many years.
  • We care about more than just wins. We cultivate real relationships with clients to help them recover physically and emotionally, not just financially.
  • We charge nothing out of pocket. Our personal injury law firm accepts claims in Dallas County on a contingency fee basis. We bill our fees through the award won, and only if we win.

Steps to Take After Being Injured in an Accident

  1. See a Doctor: It is important to go to the hospital, even when your injuries appear minor. Certain conditions, such as concussions or internal bleeding, may not be instantly apparent but can become severe if not treated. Plus, medical records of your injury are necessary for both legal issues and proof of a claim.
  2. Report the Accident: If the accident involves a vehicle, then one should make a police report, which is required by Texas Transportation Code §550, section 550.064, it requires the report to contain facts about the cause, conditions, and parties of the collision, and be prepared in such a manner that it may be used as vital evidence for your case.
  3. Evidence Collection: Photograph the accident scene and any injury or property damage resulting from the accident. Get the contact details of the onlookers or other individuals involved in the accident. The witness statements can often be crucial for strengthening your case by adding more angles to the case.
  4. Judicial Notice: The courts can take judicial notice of the adjudicative facts not subject to reasonable dispute, such as whether or not an intersection is an identified accident hot spot, under Rule 201, of the Texas Rules of Evidence. This may prove crucial in lending credibility to evidence that the court will acknowledge.
  5. What Not to Say: Do not provide any statement to the insurance company or anyone regarding the accident before consulting a lawyer, as an insurance adjuster may use your words to limit or deny your claim.
  6. Consult a personal injury lawyer: The lawyer will assess the case, offer advice on what to do next, and take up your cause. They will protect your interest and ensure that you are not forced to accept small settlement amounts where you deserve to get full amounts.

Can a Dallas Injury Attorney Help Your Case?

Bringing a personal injury claim means holding someone else responsible for your accident and injuries. A successful claim will end in compensation for your damages. To win an award for your injury, however, you or your lawyer must prove your damages and the defendant’s fault in causing them. Hiring an attorney can help you with this burden of proof, giving you access to investigators and other resources to gather evidence. Your Dallas personal injury lawyer can take care of proving your injury claim while you focus on getting better.

Common Types of Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries 

Traumatic brain injuries, which typically result from car crashes or falls, can cause massive cognitive and physical impairments. Victims often suffer from memory loss, continuing headaches, or, in extreme cases, definitive disabilities. Costly care for patients with TBIs can place a heavy financial burden on families, as it typically requires specialized therapy and services that help patients to regain independence.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Severe impacts can lead to spinal cord injuries, which may lead to partial or complete paralysis. These injuries frequently demand extensive medical care and significant adjustments to daily life. Complications like chronic pain or respiratory difficulties can further diminish a victim’s quality of life, making comprehensive medical and rehabilitative support essential for recovery.

Broken Bones and Fractures

Slips and falls, or collisions, often lead to broken bones and fractures. These injuries can recover for weeks or even months and require surgery in some cases. More complex fractures — especially those that impact movement, like breaks to the hip or leg — often involve months of rehabilitation to regain function and strength.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Injury to soft tissues such as sprains, strains, or whiplash may also cause a significant amount of pain and hinder movement. Commonly seen in car accidents, these injuries can impact your daily life and often require lengthy recoveries. If left untreated, soft tissue injuries can become chronic, making them a long-term source of pain and disability.

Burns

From workplace injuries to defective products, burn injuries can vary from mild to life-threatening. Thermal or chemical burns can require significant medical attention, including skin grafts and years of physical therapy. In addition to the physical harm, severe burns can leave victims with lifelong scars, psychological distress, and irreversible disfigurement.

Internal Injuries

High-impact accidents can lead to internal injuries such as organ damage or internal bleeding. These are usually fatal injuries and can be managed only with advanced muscle treatment. As internal injuries may not always be immediately apparent, obtaining a medical evaluation after an accident is essential to receiving timely treatment and avoiding further complications.

How to Know if You Have a Strong Case?

What Is “Duty of Care”? 

Duty of care means there is a legal obligation between two parties not to harm each other. For instance, drivers must obey traffic regulations to maintain safety on the streets, while property owners must keep their property free of danger. If the defendant was supposed to act reasonably in light of all relevant circumstances at the scene, you would say he owed you a duty of care.

How to Prove a Breach of Duty? 

Breach is when the defendant does not act as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances. As an illustration, a driver who was texting when he got into an accident or a property owner who had previous knowledge of a dangerous condition in their property may be liable as ba reach. To establish this failure, evidence such as photographs, surveillance footage, or witness testimony are crucial.

Establishing Causation

The link between the actions of the defendant and your injuries will set up causation. Therefore, in most cases, the proof needs to be that in the absence of the conduct or negligence of the defendant, your injuries would not have happened. Once more, your lawyer must prove that those injuries were foreseeable from the act of your defendant. This would be established through medical records, expert testimony, and accident reports, among others.

Damages

Finally, you must also prove that the breach resulted in measurable damages:

  • Economic Damages: These are the medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.
  • Non-Economic Damages: These are pain and suffering, emotional distress, or quality of life.

Type of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Dallas

Automobile and Truck Accidents 

Car accidents rank high in this category. This further includes whatever conduct from distracted driving to outright recklessness, and results from them seriously hurt victims while claiming much property damage in their wake. Our attorneys collectively have much experience negotiating with insurance companies and trying cases if such becomes necessary. In the event of truck accidents, we address special problems that relate to commercial vehicle regulations and trucking company liability.

Premises Liability 

Premises liability includes slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, and unsafe conditions on the property of another. Whether it is a dark stairwell or a wet floor without warning signs, we hold negligent property owners responsible for failing to maintain a safe environment.

Dog Attacks 

Dog bites can lead to disastrous physical and emotional injuries. A pet owner can be held liable under Texas law when he knows his dog has dangerous propensities, or when he fails to properly control the animal. We help clients recover compensatory damages in the form of medical expenses, lost earnings, and emotional distress.

Construction and Industrial Machinery Accidents 

Construction sites and industrial workplaces are among the most hazardous places anyone could be employed in. An accident involving heavy machinery, a falling object, or failure to follow safety precautions can alter life in an instant. Our firm appreciates the complexity of these cases and understands how to work your workers’ compensation claim in conjunction with pursuing third-party liability, if possible.

Daycare Abuse and Neglect 

It is tragic when a child gets hurt in a daycare facility because of neglect or abuse. We take such matters seriously and do thorough investigations to compile evidence and hold the facilities responsible for breaching their duty of care to protect children.

Wrongful Death 

One of the most devastating occurrences anyone can confront in his or her lifetime is the negligent death of an appreciated soul. Our attorneys handle wrongful death claims with personal attention and offer legal representation on compensatory and financial issues for any family facing that horrible situation.

How Is Our Approach Different?

Every case of personal injury is unique, and we tailor our legal strategy to your specific needs. It includes the gathering of evidence, negotiation strategy, and courtroom representation. Here is how we approach the most difficult aspects of the personal injury claims:

  • Thorough Investigation: From black box data from automobile accidents to premises liability surveillance footage, no stone is left unturned.
  • Working with Experts: We often work with experts in accident reconstruction, medical professionals, and economists who assist us in the building of an airtight case.
  • Custom Legal Plans: Not all cases are the same. From negotiating with insurance companies to preparing for trial, we devise a strategy that best provides maximum compensation.

Addressing Long-Term Consequences of Injuries

Personal injuries can have extremely long-lasting impacts that go far beyond the initial medical bills. Our team works to secure compensation for clients in dealing with the following future challenges:

  • Long-term rehabilitation costs
  • Loss of earning capacity if the injury limits your ability to work
  • Emotional and psychological damage, especially in cases of wrongful death and daycare abuse

Navigating Legal Complexities

That, in essence, makes the litigation process overwhelming in most cases, especially if the defendants happen to be giant ones, such as trucking or corporate companies. Example:

  • Truck Accidents: These involve federal regulations and possibly several liable parties, including the driver, the trucking company, or even a maintenance provider.
  • Premises liability cases: These are those cases that involve proof of the property owner’s negligence, which, without proper documentation and expert testimony, can be tricky.

Compensations You May Be Entitled

There are several kinds of compensation one may be entitled to when filing a personal injury claim, depending on the situation. This may include:

Economic Damages

Economic damages include financial costs directly related to the injury. Medical expenses cover hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation services. Long-term treatment may also require physical therapy and counseling. Lost wages are compensated to account for income lost during recovery, as well as any diminished earning capacity. This includes both current and future income impacted by the injury. Property damage includes the repair or replacement of personal items such as automobiles, bicycles, or electronics damaged during the accident.

Non-Economic Damages

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are awarded in cases involving egregious negligence or intentional harm. These damages serve as a punishment for the wrongdoer and a deterrent against similar behavior in the future. Although less common, they can significantly increase the total compensation awarded to the victim. The amount of compensation depends on the nature of the injury and the specific facts of your case. 

Cases The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. Accepts

Attorney Aaron A. Herbert is one of less than 2% of lawyers in Texas with a Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law. With this distinction, Aaron is capable of taking on even the most complicated personal injury claims. If your case requires a full-blown court trial to resolve, we can accommodate you. Our law firm takes many types of cases.

You can always contact us for further guidance if you do not see your specific case type here. We have experience counseling clients through a wide variety of personal injury claims. Our Dallas personal injury lawyer may be able to represent you during settlement negotiations or a court trial for any personal injury in Dallas County.

Contact Our Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Today

The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. wants to help injured victims receive justice and compensation for their personal injuries. No matter what type of accident you were recently in, contact us to learn your rights under Texas’ civil laws. Submit our client intake form or request your free legal consultation over the phone at (214) 833-9553 today.

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