What if I’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident?
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, the police should be immediately contacted so that a prompt investigation can be done. You should also obtain the name and address of all vehicle owner(s) and operator(s), as well as the name(s) of their insurance carrier(s).
If you or a family member have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important for you to know that in Texas a lawsuit must be brought within two years of the date of the accident. In all serious injury cases, our lawyers who are experienced personal injury attorneys should be consulted so that your rights are protected.
What if I’ve been injured in a slip & fall accident?
Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include “Slip and Fall” type cases which are generally known as premise liability cases.
The owner or possessor of a residence, land, or place of business has the duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises. This would include those who, as members of the public, come upon the land or enter a store or place of business to shop or do business. In such cases, the owner, company, or person occupying the premises must inspect the premises to discover any dangerous conditions and warn the invitee of dangers upon the premises.
Additionally, the property owner or possessor has a duty to exercise ordinary care in maintaining his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition in order to prevent injury to persons on the property. Furthermore, owners or possessors of land or buildings must take reasonable measures after an accumulation of snow and ice to diminish the hazard of injuries to others.
Landowners may also be responsible for injuries occurring as a result of poorly maintained or poorly lit common areas of a building such as stairways, sidewalks, and halls. Likewise, homeowners may be liable for injuries that occur in their homes or yards if such injury results from a condition that presents an unreasonable risk of harm to those who have permission to be upon the premises.
Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including, loss of income, medical expenses, pain, and suffering, etc.
If you are injured upon someone else’s property, you should consult our experienced personal injury law firm who will be able to analyze your case and the principles of law concerning premises liability. You should not give an interview to insurance adjusters of investigators hired by insurance companies until you have consulted with a qualified attorney.
What if I feel I’ve experienced a wrongful death case in the family?
The unexpected death of a loved one is always tragic, especially if it was caused by the negligence of another. The loss of a husband, wife, parent, or other family member is often devastating, emotionally and financially to the entire family. If the death is caused by the negligence of others, the law may allow the family to recover monetary damages. All monetary damages cannot replace the life of a beloved family member, such compensation is, in many instances, the only way to provide for the financial future of the family unit. Wrongful death lawsuits may also help unsafe companies and individuals act in a more responsible manner so that such tragedies are prevented in the future.
Medical, hospital and funeral, and burial expenses along with reasonable compensation for the pain and suffering undergone by the descendent while he or she was conscious during the time between his or her injuries and his or her death may be recovered in a wrongful death action as damages. Losses suffered by the family of the descendent as a result of the death may also be recovered as damages and may include the loss of the following: Financial support, services formerly provided by the deceased, gifts or other valuable gratuities, parental training and guidance, and the love, society and companionship that the deceased can no longer give to the family.
Although the amount of money to be awarded for certain elements of damages cannot be proved in a precise dollar amount, the law leaves it to the juries’ discretion to determine what should be awarded in monetary damages for each of the elements claimed. A lawyer can help to evaluate these losses and to recover compensation for such losses. There are certain time constraints, however, and the law only provides a limited amount of time in which to file a lawsuit for a wrongful death action. You should promptly consult with our law firm to obtain advice as to your rights.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident due to a negligent driver call the aggressive personal injury attorneys at our firm for a free consultation.