Personal Injury Questions

Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

Many times, when people are involved in car accidents, trucking accidents, and other personal injury accidents, they may not feel the need to contact an attorney but, rather, deal with an insurance company on their own. This is an enormous mistake. You need a lawyer. We advise you consult with an Austin personal injury attorney at our firm as soon as possible after you have been involved in any kind of personal injury accident in the Austin area.

Our knowledgeable attorneys will be able to rapidly review your case, evaluate accident and police reports, and help you determine the best course of action to pursue. Never settle with insurance companies before you speak with an attorney either. Insurance companies are solely interested in their bottom line. In most cases, they will attempt to coerce you into accepting less than you deserve, or less than you need to cover your medical expenses and repair bills. Our interest is in you. We are here to protect your interests and your rights. We understand you may have injury questions if you have been involved in an accident. In order to help answer those questions, we have compiled some of our most frequently asked questions:

What types of personal injury cases does your law firm handle?

Our firm handles all manner of personal injury cases from car accidents to construction accidents, from dog bite accidents to injuries to children, from nursing home abuse to wrongful death claims, and more. You can find more a complete list of our practice areas on our personal injury page.

How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?

The first thing you will need in order to file a personal injury claim, is the ability to prove that you have been injured. Following that, you must prove that another party is responsible and liable for your injury. Sometimes injuries occur as a result of someone else's negligence. Other times they may occur due to another person's complete disregard for the safety of others. A knowledgeable attorney at our firm will be able to thoroughly evaluate your case, review all evidence, help determine which parties are responsible and therefore which hold liability in a personal injury claim, and advise you of your legal options.

What kind of financial compensation can I expect from my personal injury claim?

While there is no way to guarantee the exact amount of financial compensation you will receive, there are two main types of personal injury damages you may be able to claim. The first is compensatory damages, and the second is punitive damages. Compensatory damages may be awarded to cover medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering, property damage and more. Punitive damages are awarded in cases where actions of the responsible party were particularly malicious or oppressive, and are intended to punish the offender. An attorney from our firm will be able to analyze your case and give you a better idea on what kind of compensation you might be able to expect.

If an accident was partially my fault, can I still file a personal injury claim?

When an individual is injured due to another party's negligence, but also in part due to his or her own failure to exercise due care in a dangerous situation, that lack of care can be regarded as contributory negligence. Even if you are partially at fault for your injuries, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. In cases such as this, comparative negligence must be determined by weighing the responsibility of each party and determining the total amount of damages sustained by the injured victim. Once that has been decided, the amount would be reduced by the percentage of the accident that was considered to be your fault. That way, each party is held accountable for the amount of damage their negligence caused.

Is there a statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims?

Yes. In most cases the statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims in the state of Texas is two years. There are, however, different statutes of limitations for each type of personal injury claim. A fetal death suit may not have the same statute of limitations as a suit involving dangerous drugs. In some instances, statutes of limitations can be extended based on a delay in discovering the injury. An illness contracted due to exposure to a harmful drug or chemical might not be diagnosed for years. We advice you consult with one of our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys, who will be able to review your unique situations and advise you of your legal rights.

Why do I need a lawyer if I have suffered a personal injury?

When a person is injured in a personal injury accident, due to no fault of their own, it is often an extremely traumatic and painful experience. We understand that after an injury, you need to work on recovering. That is where we come in. Our firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of our clients. An experienced attorney from our firm will thoroughly investigate your accident, work to identify all responsible parties, interview witnesses, collect additional evidence, challenge any erroneous reports, and advise you of the best course of action to pursue. We are committed to providing our clients with the aggressive representation they deserve and require in order to obtain compensation consistent with their injuries and losses.

Personal Injury Attorney Serving Austin

For the last two decades, Barry & Loewy LLP has been representing clients in all manner of personal injury cases. We have established ourselves as one of the premiere personal injury law firms, not only in Austin, but in the entire state of Texas. We have been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers and we are listed amongst the Top Trial Lawyers in America. We are also life members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. More importantly, we have been able to recover tens of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients and we take pride in delivering excellent, and personalized customer service on each and every case we handle.

If you have additional questions, or wish to speak with a lawyer regarding your injuries, we highly recommend you contact an Austin personal injury lawyer at our firm and schedule your confidential consultation today.