What personal injury cases
does your law firm handle?
How do I know if I have a Personal Injury claim?
What kind of financial compensation can be awarded in a personal
injury claim?
Can I still file a personal injury claim if the accident is
partially my fault?
Is there a statue of limitations for filing a personal injury
claim?
What is the first thing I should do if I have been hurt in an
accident and I want to file a claim for my injuries?
If I have suffered a personal injury do I need a lawyer?
What personal injury cases does your law firm handle?
The law firm of Barry & Loewy LLP handles the following types of personal
injury claims:
- Benzene
- Car Accidents
- Dog Bites / Animal Injuries
- Medical Devices
- Mesothelioma
- Prescription Drugs / Pharmaceutical Negligence
- Product Liability
- Refinery Accidents
- Sexual Abuse
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
How do I know if I have a Personal Injury claim?
To file a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove that you have been
injured. This injury can be a physical injury or, in some cases, an emotional
injury. Furthermore, you must be able to prove that another party is at fault
for your injury. It may be necessary, in some cases, to prove that you are less
at fault then the other party involved.
If you have been seriously injured by someone else’s negligence,
contact us for a free Personal Injury
claim evaluation.
A Texas Personal Injury attorney at Barry & Loewy LLP can help to evaluate the circumstances in which you were injured, scrutinize the role of negligence parties, identify any third-parties that may have played a part in your injury, and provide professional advice about your legal options
What kind of financial compensation can be awarded in a
personal injury claim?
The phrase “personal injury” refers to a wide variety of possible lawsuits.
There are both federal and state laws that govern the types and limits of
financial compensation that a victim can receive for personal injury claims.
The two main types of personal injury damages are compensatory damages and
punitive damages:
Compensatory Damages: depending on the type of personal injury as
well as the extent of the injury, compensatory damages may be awarded for:
Medical bills, Lost Wages, Pain & Suffering, Physical, Mental/Emotional
Disability and Property Damage.
Punitive Damages : compensation intended to ‘punish’ the offender. These damages are typically awarded to the plaintiff in addition to compensatory damages when the defendant's conduct has been especially malicious or oppressive.
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Can I still file a personal injury claim if the accident
is partially my fault?
You may still have a personal injury claim even if an accident or injury was
partially your fault based on the concept of Contributory Negligence or
Comparative Negligence.
Contributory negligence is when an injured person fails to exercise due care, which along with another person’s negligence, contributes to the injury. Comparative negligence is a rule of law applied in accident cases to determine responsibility and damages based on the negligence of each party directly involved in the accident. Under Comparative Negligence the fault of all parties is weighed and the amount of the recovery for damages sustained by the injured victim is reduced by the percentage of his or her own fault. In doing so each person is held accountable for the amount of damage that their negligence caused.
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Personal
Injury claim review.
Is there a statue of limitations for filing a personal
injury claim?
A statute of limitations is a time period within which legal action must be
brought. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim varies by
state and usually ranges from 1 to 6 years. If the lawsuit or claim is not filed
before the statutory deadline, the right to make a claim is typically null and
void.
There are different statutes of limitations defined for each type of personal injury claim. Different timelines apply to negligence cases v. professional malpractice claims; property damage v. wrongful death lawsuits; medical malpractice claims v. pharmaceutical litigation cases.
In some instances a statute of limitations can be extended based on a delay in the discovery of the injury . For example, some illnesses may not be diagnosed for years after exposure to a harmful product or chemical.
To obtain more details regarding statutes of limitations that may apply to your case, consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer at Barry & Loewy LLP. Click here for a free Personal Injury claim review.
What is the first thing I should do if I have been hurt
in an accident and I want to file a claim for my injuries?
If you have been injured in an accident, the very first step you should take
is to make certain you receive prompt medical treatment for any injuries
sustained. A personal injury attorney at Barry & Loewy LLP can help to protect
your legal rights, but proper medical care should be your first priority.
There is no single step that you should take to obtain a fair settlement, and no set order in which you must proceed. However, the following suggestions can help your claim process proceed more efficiently:
- Write down as much as you can about the accident itself. List your injuries and any other losses you have suffered as a result of the accident.
- Document the conversations that you have with people involved in the accident or the injury claim.
- Preserve evidence of who caused the accident and what damage was done by collecting physical evidence and taking photographs as soon as possible. Photographs should include the scene of the accident from all angles, the surrounding area, your injuries, and any property damage.
- Obtain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses
of the accident.
- Contact an experienced personal injury attorney at Barry & Loewy LLP.
If I have suffered a personal injury do I need a lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer at Barry & Loewy LLP is focused on providing you with
professional legal representation to obtain the maximum amount of compensation
for your injuries, consistent with the nature of your injuries and losses.
An experienced personal injury attorney will investigate the circumstances in which you were injured, identify all negligence parties, interview any witnesses, and define a strategy to hold accountable those responsible for your injury. Additionally, a lawyer can investigate all sources of recovery and ensure that your medical expenses are submitted to the proper source for payment.
You need a lawyer at Barry & Loewy LLP working for you to protect your rights. Just remember, the only person truly working in your best interests is the lawyer you hire. Click here for a free Personal Injury claim review.
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Personal Injury.
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