No matter how careful you are, there are limits to how much you can do to reduce the risk of serious injury due to the actions of others. If you have found yourself dealing with this kind of situation, you deserve full and fair financial restitution for the harm you have unjustly suffered due to another person’s negligence. However, you may not be sure exactly how to go about enforcing your right to civil recovery.
A Baytown personal injury lawyer from Williams Hart & Boundas can help you understand your options, construct the strongest possible claim, and demand the full compensation you deserve. We have extensive experience in cases similar to yours. Should the need arise to go to trial to secure the compensation that you need, our attorneys will provide unwavering support throughout the process.
How Do You Hold Negligent People To Account for a Personal Injury?
If you want to make someone else pay financially for losses you have suffered from an accident that was not your fault, you need to prove that the other person was legally negligent. Therefore, you will need to show it is more likely than not that you were directly hurt because the defendant did something which violated the duty of care they owed you, and that your accident would probably not have happened if they had acted properly.
This basic legal theory can be applied to a range of traumatic incidents, including:
- Catastrophic accidents resulting in lifelong disability or fatal injuries
- Traffic collisions with commercial trucks
- Boating accidents or plane crashes
- Oilfield accidents
- Third-party liability claims over workplace accidents
- Collisions between motor vehicles and motorcycles, or pedestrians
- Defective products
- Chemical plant explosions
A personal injury attorney can discuss the best approach to your unique situation in Baytown during a private initial meeting.
Navigating Around Legal and Procedural Obstacles
In addition to helping you build a comprehensive lawsuit or settlement demand, we can also provide crucial help with getting it formally filed within the deadline set by the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in the state. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, most people have just two years to file suit after the date on which they first suffered an injury through someone else’s misconduct.
In addition, a skilled lawyer’s support can be crucial to effectively contesting allegations of comparative fault made against you during a Baytown personal injury claim. If a court agrees with this type of accusation and assigns you a percentage of fault for causing your injuries through your negligent behavior, that court could reduce the value of your final damage award or even bar you from recovery altogether in accordance with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §§ 33.001–33.017.
Call Today for Help From an Experienced Baytown Personal Injury Attorney
No one deserves to get hurt solely because of another person’s reckless or careless actions. Nevertheless, that exact situation occurs every day across the Lone Star State. Without representation from a legal professional experienced in handling similar cases, you may face significant challenges in securing the restitution you deserve from those persons responsible for your injuries.
A Baytown personal injury lawyer from Williams Hart & Boundas can provide the tailored guidance you need after your unique accident. Call today to learn more.