Midland Personal Injury

Some may think that it is not necessary to hire an accident and injury attorney after an accident. It is important to understand why it is important to call an accident attorney immediately after an accident. An accident attorney — especially a personal injury accident attorney — can help you level the playing field after an accident. The big insurance companies and big companies don’t necessary play fair. All of the auto insurance companies and companies that insure individuals and corporations have a team of lawyers with one mission – to lessen the value of your case.

In order to protect your family it is critical that you have an experienced attorney on your side.

If you live in Midland or Odessa or anywhere in Texas, you need to know Carabin Shaw.

The Carabin Shaw Team of Attorneys know the personal injury laws of Texas and procedural rules of Texas and we can effectively handle all the legwork for you or your family, if you or a loved one are injured in an accident.

Because an insurance company's lawyers will actively attempt to reduce the compensation and/or attempt to deny your claim altogether, hiring an accident attorney is the best option for individuals who have been in an accident and:

• Have suffered severe injuries.
• Are faced with expensive medical bills.
• Have experienced a significant loss of wages due to their injuries.

Generally, the severity of your personal injuries after an oilfield accident or auto accident or other type of accident is measured by the:

• Type of injury (or injuries) you've sustained.
• Length of time it takes (or will take) for you to recover.
  • Cost of medical bills (and any other therapeutic procedures) you have incurred.
  • This also can include the estimated cost of future medical procedures.

Generally speaking, a long-term injury is one that lasts for around a year or longer, while a permanent injury is one that disables you for life.

Proving long-term and permanently disabling injuries takes an experienced attorney. Our team of attorneys will consult with medical professionals to understand the extent of the injuries.

Because of possible situations such as statutes of limitations, 2 years in Texas, it is critical to call us as soon as possible in order to get the claims process going as quickly as possible.

Consider these tips as you look for the right accident lawyer.

Just as there are many different doctors who focus on many different areas of medicine, there is a wide range of lawyers from which to choose.

As you choose your accident lawyer, you want an attorney that focuses on personal injury accidents.

Not all personal injury attorneys have experience with cases that deal with personal injury caused by a car accident or trucking accident or oil field accident, we do, call us. Some attorneys focus more on slip-and-fall accidents or family law or criminal law. Our team has the experience in injury law that you need.

Sometimes, evaluating your comfort level can prevent you from hiring a personal injury attorney who isn't well suited for your case; other times, it might convince you it's time to change course with a new attorney.

Just remember, you suffered personal injury and monetary loss due to a car crash you believe someone else caused. Use these tips—and trust your gut—as you search for the right accident lawyer.