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If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you’re likely facing significant financial, physical, and emotional challenges. You deserve compensation for your losses. However, recovering fair compensation for your losses is often difficult due to insurance companies’ tactics. That’s where our Texas personal injury lawyers come in.
At Shamieh Law, we’re ready to fight for the compensation you need to rebuild your life. We can manage every part of your case, from investigating liability to negotiating a settlement, while you focus on your recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation about your rights and legal options.
Why Trust Shamieh Law with Your Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit?
At Shamieh Law, we believe our holistic approach sets us apart. We call our firm’s philosophy “Winning With Awareness.” This means we strive to secure excellent results for our clients each and every time. It also means we treat everyone involved in each case with the utmost respect and courtesy. In doing so, we maintain our firm’s integrity and build strong professional relationships that can positively impact our cases.
We are extremely proud of the work we’ve done for personal injury victims throughout Texas and beyond. From start to finish, you can count on us to handle your case like we would for our own family members. You can also count on our Texas injury lawyers to be completely open and transparent about your claim’s status as it progresses.
We understand the stress you’re experiencing and aim to do everything possible to alleviate it. This includes acting quickly when you contact us. We get right to work as soon as you reach out to us for help, meaning you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re our priority.
Our unique approach has earned us recognition from some of the most prestigious legal organizations. Shamieh Law is honored to be AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and named Top 10 Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine.
Our Glowing Case Results
Our Texas personal injury lawyers have a strong track record of recovering full and fair compensation for our clients. Below are just a few notable case results we’ve secured for our clients:
- $9.5 million for the family of a worker who fell 30 feet to his death due to a lack of training and safety equipment.
- $5 million for the family of a store employee who was murdered after making multiple requests for additional security.
- $2 million for a victim struck by a distracted driver on his phone.
- $1.6 million for a victim who needed a laminotomy and discectomy after an 18-wheeler multi-vehicle accident.
- $1.325 million to a peaceful protestor after the Austin police department shot him in the face with a “Less Lethal” shotgun.
- $1.056 million for a client who suffered permanent scarring and lung damage when an airbag exploded.
Here’s How Our Texas Personal Injury Lawyers Can Fight for You
By hiring an attorney at Shamieh Law, you will benefit from our deep legal knowledge and advocacy skills during settlement negotiations and court proceedings. Among other services, our Texas personal injury lawyers will do the following:
- Provide you with a free consultation to discuss the details of your case.
- Make sure you know your full legal rights and options.
- Research the applicable
- Identify relevant cases that were similar to yours.
- Investigate your accident to determine the cause and identify those responsible.
- Collect all available evidence.
- Calculate your full and fair compensation.
- Prepare correspondence, paperwork, and legal filings in your case.
- Meet all deadlines.
- Negotiate with insurance companies and the opposition.
- Advocate for you in court.
We will be available to address your questions and concerns at every stage of the process. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique situations and goals.
Our attorneys are familiar with the complexities of Texas’ diverse regions and the cultures within them. From Houston to El Paso, we can help you no matter where your injury occurred. We have Spanish-speaking staff to provide representation in the language you’re most comfortable with. We’re ready to meet you where you’re at—we can travel to your home or hospital room if that’s most convenient for you.
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
It can be difficult to predict the value of a personal injury claim without a close look at the facts, and it is impossible to guarantee. According to the National Safety Council, the average economic cost of fatal car accidents in 2021 was nearly $1.8 million.
Compensation in personal injury cases normally covers your economic and non-economic damages, collectively known as compensatory damages. These damages compensate for the following losses:
- The cost of past and future medical expenses
- The cost of long-term care and support
- Lost wages and lowered future earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage repair or replacement costs
- Wrongful death
Our Texas personal injury lawyers can help you determine the value of your case and fight for full and fair compensation at every turn.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas?
In Texas, personal injury victims generally have only two years from the date of injury to file a claim seeking compensation. A law known as the statute of limitations sets this deadline. Though this deadline is strictly enforced, there are a few exceptions, such as the following:
- The victim was a minor at the time of the incident.
- The defendant committed fraud to conceal their responsibility.
- The defendant is absent from the state.
- The victim is unable to bring the claim due to mental incapacity.
- The victim is on active military duty.
- The cause of the incident was unknown.
However, don’t assume these exceptions apply to your case. It’s important to speak with an experienced attorney. Each case is unique and may have different circumstances that could affect the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit.
Remember, failure to file suit by the correct deadline will result in the dismissal of your case. Therefore, do not wait to consult with one of our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys. We are here to help. While we work on your case, we’ll keep you updated on our progress and applicable deadlines.
Personal Injury Case Types We Handle in Texas
Personal injury law covers all scenarios in which someone else’s recklessness, carelessness, or negligence harms another. Thus, virtually limitless cases fall under the personal injury umbrella.
Our legal team has the knowledge, skills, experience, and resources needed to evaluate and handle all sorts of personal injury scenarios, including those involving:
- Car Accidents
- DWI/DUI Car Accidents
- Rideshare Car Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Hazing Litigation
- Drone Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Rental Car Accidents
- Hit-and-Run Accidents
- Oil and Gas Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Animal Attacks
- Boat Accidents
- Plane Accidents
- Train Accidents
- E-Cigarettes and Vape Pens
- Electrocution Accidents
- Daycare Abuse
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Burn Injuries
- Forklift Accidents
- ATV Accidents
- Helicopter Accidents
- Food Poisoning
This is not an exhaustive list. Do not hesitate to reach out if your case type is not listed above. Because we offer free consultations, there is no downside to having your case reviewed by one of our skilled personal injury attorneys in Texas.
Understanding Texas’s Comparative Negligence Rule
Victims sometimes assume they cannot seek damages if they were partially responsible for the accident that gave rise to their injuries. Fortunately, that is not the case in Texas. Under the state’s comparative negligence rule, injury victims can recover compensation if they are not more than 50 percent at fault for the accident. However, their compensation will be reduced proportionately to their degree of fault.
To avoid paying anything at all, some defendants argue that injury victims were more than 50 percent responsible for their accidents. The skilled legal teams at our Dallas law office or Austin law office are here to push back on your behalf.
How Is Fault Determined in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Most personal injury cases are based on the legal theory of negligence. A person is negligent if they fail to use reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others.
Proving negligence is usually necessary to show that someone is liable for your injury. Liability means the negligent party is responsible for paying your damages. Potential at-fault parties depend on the circumstances, but they might include:
- Trucking companies in a truck accident case
- Doctors and other health care providers in medical malpractice cases
- Property owners in slip and fall cases
- Abusive daycare workers’ employers
- Manufacturer in product liability cases
Elements of Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
To prove negligence, you must establish the following four legal elements to be more likely than not:
- Duty of care– To hold someone liable in a personal injury case, you must first prove they owed you a duty of care. For example, property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe for lawful visitors.
- Breach of duty– The next step is to show that the defendant breached their duty of care. For example, this might mean showing that a driver was texting while driving.
- Harm– Next, you must show that you suffered an injury or loss, such as medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, or property damage.
- Causation– Finally, you must show that their breach of duty caused your injuries and losses to recover damages.
In some cases, plaintiffs may get around proving these elements by arguing negligence per se instead. Negligence per se arises when someone injures another person by violating a safety statute meant to guard against a specific form of harm. Violations of such laws are presumptively negligent. Traffic violations are a common example.
No matter which route makes the most sense for your case, our personal injury attorneys are here to build the strongest case possible for you. Contact us today to get yours started in a free consultation.
Consult with a Skilled Personal Injury Attorney at Shamieh Law Today
We can handle the legal footwork required to secure the compensation you are entitled to. Meanwhile, you can focus on recovering from your injuries and getting your life back on track.
Our Texas personal injury lawyers serve clients throughout Texas and beyond. We believe everyone deserves excellent legal representation in their hour of need, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
Personal Injury FAQs
Here are answers to a few questions we regularly receive from our clients.
Texas law imposes the following caps on personal injury damages:
- State government– In cases against the state government, personal injury liability is capped at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per accident.
- Medical malpractice– The maximum amount of non-economic damages you can recover in a medical malpractice claim is $250,000.
- Punitive damages– Punitive damages are capped at the greater of (1) two times the amount of economic damages plus an amount equal to non-economic damages, not to exceed $750,000) or (2) $200,000.
You are not required to speak with the at-fault party’s insurer. We recommend that you do not do so until you have consulted an attorney. In particular, do not sign medical record releases, permit them to record your conversation, or accept any early settlements. Remember, early settlements will likely undervalue your claim, especially if the adjuster knows you have not consulted with an attorney.
However, when discussing your case with your own insurer, your policy terms most likely require you to “cooperate” with their investigation. Failure to do so may eliminate your benefits. However, cooperating does not mean you must give them every bit of information they ask for.
Whether discussing with the at-fault party’s insurer or your own, it is important to realize that neither has your best interest at heart. Insurers are in the business of saving money by denying claims, and even your own insurer is eager to deny yours. In all cases, it is best to refer insurance adjusters to your attorney.
The vast majority of personal injury cases end without going to trial. However, the threat of a lawsuit also serves as leverage when negotiating an out-of-court settlement with at-fault parties and their insurers. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our attorneys have what it takes to prepare your case for trial. When the day comes, we will use our advocacy skills to present the strongest possible case on your behalf.
