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Coping with a personal injury is an incredibly tough experience. The damage is already done, and the aftermath can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and maybe even hopeless at times.
However, you don’t have to let the accident upend your life any further.
A Texas Personal Injury Lawyer at TopDog Law can help you and your family get back on track.
It costs absolutely nothing to see if you have a case
Choosing the right legal team can be a game-changer when you are dealing with a serious personal injury.
When you pick TopDog Law to handle your Texas personal injury case, you pick:
By choosing TopDog Law, you’re not just getting a lawyer, you’re getting a dedicated ally who will fight tirelessly for your right to fair compensation. Let us help you navigate this challenging time with confidence and support.
Texas is a big, bustling, hardworking state. That means we see our share of personal injury claims, from our big cities and metropolises to our small towns and wide-open rural areas. Accidents can and do happen anywhere.
Some of the personal injury cases our team regularly handles include:
If you’ve suffered injuries in an accident, even one not specifically listed above, don’t hesitate to contact TopDog Law today for your free consultation. We are here to listen to your story and explore your legal options.
Our Texas personal injury attorneys are committed to providing you with the guidance and support you need while fighting for the compensation you deserve.Â
The compensation you may receive for your personal injuries depends on the number and severity of your damages and losses, both physical and non-physical.Â
Every Texas personal injury case we handle is unique and comes with its own considerations.
TopDog’s attorneys work closely with you to determine how much total compensation you will need now and in the future by estimating the following:
Economic damages are the tangible, out-of-pocket costs you face due to your injury.
They include:
Non-economic damages compensate for the personal impacts of your injury that don’t come with receipts.
These include:
Non-economic damages are subjective, but they are as real and significant as physical injuries—and often worse. They can diminish your ability to enjoy life immensely. We are committed to ensuring you receive fair compensation for both seen and unseen losses.
Understanding the full scope of your claim’s value is imperative. At TopDog Law, we will help you understand how these factors affect you and the amount of compensation we can pursue.
To prove negligence in a personal injury case, your Texas personal injury lawyer must establish four key elements to prove negligence was a factor in your case:
The first step in proving negligence is establishing that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. This duty varies depending on the relationship between the parties and the situation.
For example:
Once a duty of care is established, we must prove that the defendant failed in that duty. This involves demonstrating that the defendant’s actions were not in line with what a prudent person might reasonably expect.
For instance:
Your personal injury lawyer must then show that the failure directly caused your injuries. This is often the most complex part of a negligence case, as it requires showing a direct link between the breach and the injury.
This can involve:
Finally, your lawyer must prove that you suffered damages because of the defendant’s negligence.
Damages can be physical, financial, or emotional, including:
Proving negligence in a Texas personal injury case requires a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and a strategic presentation of evidence. The Texas personal injury lawyers at TopDog Law excel at this aspect of legal practice.
Taking the right steps after suffering a serious injury can ensure your health and safety, and ensure the strength of your personal injury lawsuit.
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Dealing with insurance companies after an injury can be tough. You might hope for a fair settlement from the at-fault party’s insurer, but remember, their goal is to make a profit, not to pay out.
They often try to downplay your injuries, claim you share some blame, or push you into taking a low offer. They might even want you to make recorded statements or sign documents that could harm your case later.
If you accept a settlement any at-fault party’s Insurance companies offer you directly, you will walk away with less compensation than you deserve. You will also give up your right to seek additional accident-related compensation should you need it in the future.
In Texas, if you are partly to blame for the accident that caused your injury, comparative negligence may apply. This rule affects how much compensation you can receive in a personal injury case.
Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means your responsibility for the accident doesn’t completely bar you from receiving compensation. It does reduce the amount you can recover based on your percentage of fault.
If comparative negligence comes into play in your case, you will need a qualified personal injury lawyer with a proven record of success who will fight aggressively to ensure you are fairly compensated.
The defendants’ lawyers will attempt to undermine or negate your claim, so be sure to get TopDog Law behind you. There is way too much at stake to hire just anyone.
In Texas, you have two years from the date of an injury to file a lawsuit. If you don’t file within this timeframe, you cannot take your case to court later, so you could miss out on getting compensation for your injuries.
This two-year statute of limitations because it applies to most personal injury cases, including some of the most common ones, such as car accidents or slip-and-fall accidents.
The deadline could change in certain situations. For instance, if your injury involves a government entity, such as a Texas city, town, or the state itself, the deadline for filing a claim could significantly decrease – sometimes to six months or less from the accident date.
If your case involves a minor, the statute of limitations may not kick in until they turn 18. Other exceptions exist that may affect your case. Your Texas personal injury lawyer will let you know how the statute of limitations applies to your case, so don’t delay getting the legal guidance you need.
With offices in Texas and around the U.S., TopDog stands on a foundation of success. We didn’t grow so big by doing the minimal work for our clients or settling for anything less than our clients deserve.
TopDog Law founder Attorney James Helm started the firm to show the difference that a fighting spirit, an unwavering dedication to clients, and the drive to win can make a difference in even the most challenging personal injury cases.
Combine those qualities with experience and skill, and you have a formidable force both inside the courtroom and out. James looks for the same qualities in all the attorneys who come to TopDog.
Let us put our drive to work for you. Call (713) 231-5633 Â to speak to a TopDog personal injury lawyer today.
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