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General Injuries that Qualify as a Personal Injury Claim in Texas

Are you one of the thousands of accident victims in Laredo who have suffered physical injuries, financial losses, and emotional trauma after a serious accident? It is the responsibility of state governments to ensure the safety of their people and protect their rights after accidents like these. One of the ways in which the state of Texas protects the rights of Laredo citizens is by ensuring accident victims and their families have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit after a severe injury (as stated in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code).

However, in order to be eligible to seek compensation, accident victims or their families must meet certain requirements. To learn if you are eligible to file, contact a qualified Laredo personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Types of Accident Injuries Claimed in Texas Personal Injury Lawsuits

Before determining your eligibility to file, your personal injury lawyer will need to learn as much as possible about the circumstances regarding your accident. There are various ways citizens of Laredo are injured every year.

Some of the most common types of accidents represented in personal injury lawsuits statewide include:

  • Auto collisions
  • Commercial truck accidents
  • Sexual abuse
  • Assault
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Medical malpractice
  • Daycare/child care negligence or abuse
  • Workplace accidents
  • Wrongful death

These are only a few examples of potential accidents; no matter the cause of your accident, you should still pursue any options afforded to you by Texas law. According to Texas state statute of limitation laws, all accident victims must file a personal injury claim within two years of the date of their accident or forfeit their right to compensation (excluding personal injury claims regarding the injury of a minor).

Establishing Liability for Your Injuries

In order to qualify for a personal injury claim, it must be determined that you were not responsible for the accident that caused your injuries. If your injuries were caused by the negligence of another individual or entity, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the liable parties. How is “liability” determined in Texas personal injury law?

To be “liable” for another’s injuries means to be legally responsible. For example, general injuries that qualify as a personal injury claim in Texas meet the following criteria:

  • It can reasonably be determined that the defendant owed the injured party a duty of care
  • It can be proven that the person or entity failed the fulfill this duty through reckless negligence
  • The victim’s injuries were caused as a result of this negligence

If you are unable to prove that the defendant is liable for your injuries, you may not receive any compensation for your injuries. Therefore, it is crucial that you hire an experienced, quality attorney to represent your claim and hold any liable parties financially responsible for your losses.

Injured? Call the Texas Personal Injury Attorneys at Carabin Shaw

After receiving any immediate medical care for your injuries, you should consider your legal options in the aftermath of your accident; you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. To learn more about your rights to fair compensation, schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case review with the personal injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw. Our team of injury attorneys in Laredo Texas have represented victims of auto accidents, assault, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and more. We are dedicated to ensuring Laredo accident victims receive fair compensation for their losses.

Would you like to start the process of filing your personal injury claim? Our English and Spanish-speaking staff are available any time, day or night, at 800-862-1260. Call today to schedule your initial consultation or visit Carabin Shaw’s client reviews to hear from our previous clients.

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