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Many people are quick to assume that catastrophic injuries consist of life-threatening or debilitating injuries. However, any injury that substantially impacts your life could be considered catastrophic. When someone else is responsible for causing your injuries, they can be compelled to compensate you for your damages.
Get help making them pay for their negligence when you contact a dedicated Austin catastrophic injury lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins. Schedule your free consultation today and learn more about what is next for your case.
No matter how careful you are, you could get hurt in an accident. When another party acts in a reckless or careless manner, they could harm you, regardless of the precautions that you take to secure your wellbeing. For example, you could be driving down the street when a drowsy truck driver crashes into you. You could be walking down an aisle at a grocery store when you slip and fall.
Serious injuries have the potential to impact every aspect of your life. For example, you could be experiencing various losses due to your accident and injuries, such as physical pain, mental trauma, and lost income. Therefore, whoever caused you to get hurt should be held accountable for their actions. You may be able to do this by filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
However, filing a personal injury claim is not always easy, which is why many people get help from a catastrophic injury attorney.
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, a catastrophic injury attorney on our legal team can take on your case and help you pursue compensation.
During this challenging time, they can also help by:
Different types of accidents can cause severe injuries. For example, you could sustain a traumatic brain injury after a slip and fall at a gas station. You could break a bone during a motor vehicle collision. A severe burn injury could occur due to a fire on another party’s property.
It is important to understand what type of accident caused your injuries because different laws in Texas apply to different types of accidents. For instance, premises liability laws are very different than those pertaining to car accidents.
You or a loved one may have suffered injuries in one of the following situations:
You may not see your accident type listed above. Still, you should consider getting in touch with our law firm. We can listen to your account of events and determine whether you have a case.
Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
A severe injury can alter life as you know it, preventing you from working certain jobs or enjoying certain types of activities. In addition, you could be struggling with debilitating pain, mental distress, and mobility problems. The more severe your injury is, the more it will negatively impact your life.
We believe that whoever caused your catastrophic injuries should be held accountable for the losses they have caused you.
You may be suffering from one or more of the following injuries:
A significant blow to the head can result in brain damage to a victim. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), brain damage can cause many issues, such as memory loss, mood changes, personality changes, cognitive problems, and coordination issues.
The loss of a limb can impact your health and mobility. In addition, this injury can cause significant pain and an inability to engage in activities that were once important to you, per MedlinePlus.
Burn injuries can damage skin tissue, nerves, and muscle tissue. You could also suffer from physical pain, scarring, disfigurement, mobility problems, and a lack of feeling in the affected regions of the body.
Damage to the spinal column can bring about several issues for victims. Chronic back pain can be a lifelong problem. Severe spinal cord injuries can also cause full or partial paralysis.
Some broken bone injuries can be severe and require months of healing. If a bone does not heal properly, you could be forced to deal with surgeries, mobility issues, or physical pain.
There are other serious injuries that are not listed here. A catastrophic injury attorney serving Austin at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can take on your case and help you go after those responsible for your damages. Contact us to speak to a member of our legal team and begin the personal injury claims process.
Following an accident that resulted in catastrophic injuries, you likely have many questions about pursuing monetary compensation for your damages. A lawyer from our firm can help you get the money you need to pay for your injuries’ treatment and other related expenses.
Compensatory damages you could be entitled to include:
You may be entitled to financial recovery for losses not listed here.
As you move forward with your catastrophic injury claim in Austin, several Texas personal injury laws could dramatically impact your claim. Your attorney can give you a better idea of how each of these laws could influence the outcome of your case.
Here is more about how a proportion of responsibility, the statute of limitations, and fault insurance could impact the amount of compensation you are awarded in your catastrophic injuries claim.
The state of Texas follows proportionate responsibility laws. This is a modified comparative negligence system with a 50% threshold. Here, you can share up to 50% of the liability for the accident and still recover compensation for your losses. However, you will still need to be held accountable for your portion of liability. This is done by reducing your injury settlement in proportion to your percentage of liability.
For example, if you were found 5% responsible for causing your catastrophic injury after failing to wear your seatbelt in a motor vehicle accident, your injury settlement would be reduced by 5%. Sharing small amounts of liability can still significantly impact the amount of compensation you can collect. For this reason, it is imperative that you get a trusted legal advocate on your side who will ensure fault is fairly evaluated in your civil and insurance claims.
Texas statute of limitations only allows for personal injury and catastrophic injury claims to be filed before the two-year deadline has expired. Once the statute of limitations passes, the court will no longer be able to hear your case. Therefore, the defense will file a motion to dismiss your case on the grounds that the statute of limitations has passed, and the judge will have no other option but to grant their motion.
Although the date the statute of limitations expires for you may seem obvious, you do not want to make a careless mistake. Instead, get a catastrophic injury lawyer on your side as soon as possible who can handle legal issues like these and protect your right to a settlement.
Texas is a fault state for auto insurance purposes. Therefore, when you have suffered catastrophic injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you will need to file a claim with the liable party’s insurance provider to recover compensation for your damages.
Remember, the insurance company is only required to cover your damages up to the limits of the policyholder’s claim. So be prepared to bring your case to court if you hope to get the most out of your case.
Clay Jenkins started his personal injury practice in 1989 after clerking for the Texas Supreme Court. He co-counseled some of Brian Loncar’s biggest cases for 25 years before purchasing an interest in the firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Learn More
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You do not have to file a claim without legal assistance. A lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins can help you with the entire legal process. An Austin catastrophic injury lawyer from our firm can analyze your case, find evidence, calculate your claim’s value, and pursue compensation for your expenses. Contact our law office to begin a free case assessment today.
