McAllen Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury cases fall under the area of tort law, as explained from the Legal Information Institute (LII). Tort law includes:

• A specific class of lawsuit
• A lawsuit that you bring to protect yourself or your property
• A lawsuit you bring because somebody’s actions, intentional or not, caused you or your loved one harm

Personal injury lawsuits span a wide variety of accident types and circumstances. Speaking with a lawyer’s legal team may give you a better idea of whether you or a loved one may be a candidate to bring a personal injury lawsuit.  A McAllen personal injury lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins could provide you with legal assistance.

Personal Injuries Can Occur in a Split Second

Government agencies provide data that shows just how prevalent, unexpected, and serious injuries can be. According to various agencies:

• Over 200,000 people in the United States pass away every year because of unintentional injury, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
• Even more people—millions, as the CDC estimates—are injured each year yet do not pass away from their injuries, potentially suffering serious health effects, nonetheless.
• According to the CDC, emergency rooms treat tens of millions of patients who require medical treatment for injuries every year.

If you or a loved one became part of these statistics by suffering an injury that has impacted your physical health, you might have experienced losses connected to your physical injuries—and you could seek compensation.

All Practice Areas we serve in McAllen

• Motorcycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Catastrophic Injury
• Dog Bite
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• DWI Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Brain Injuries
• Dangerous Drug
• Oilfield Accidents

For a free legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving McAllen, call 877-239-4878

A Personal Injury Can Interrupt Most Parts of Your Life

Suffering an injury can immediately interrupt your life as you know it. This interruption is rarely a positive development, as your daily routine may serve a critical purpose for:

• Your ability to earn an income that supports your lifestyle, and the lives of any dependents who rely on you
• Allowing you to maintain a level of physical activity that promotes your health and happiness
• Supporting your sense of independence
• Maintaining strong mental health

When you suffer an injury, you may find that your routine is impossible to maintain and that virtually every facet of your life could be diminished as a result. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury that you or your loved one suffered, you might:

• Be out of work for an indefinite period of time, without income or earning only a diminished income as a result
• Be unable to move physically or have a significantly restricted range of motion that may prevent you from working, exercising, and completing routine tasks.
• Suffer psychologically and emotionally due to the physical restrictions imposed by your injuries
• Have lost a loved one because of an injury caused by somebody else

These and many other losses you have suffered because of your injuries, your loved one’s injuries or death may be recovered through a successful lawsuit. A personal injury attorney in McAllen may be able to help you bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible for your losses. 

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A Lawyer Can Assist With Your Personal Injury Claim

If your injury was not your fault and you want to explore the possibility of seeking compensation for your losses, speaking with one of our personal injury lawyers may give you insight into your options. In your initial consultation, our legal team will:

• Ask you about the circumstances that caused your injury and documents related to your case
• Answer any questions that you have about pursuing a lawsuit or another avenue towards compensation that the lawyer could pursue for you
• Tell you precisely how they may be able to assist you in seeking justice

If you choose to utilize a lawyer’s services, then your attorney may:

• Investigate your accident, gathering evidence along the way, which may come in handy during your lawsuit
• File your lawsuit as soon as possible so that your case falls within the statute of limitations, which is generally two years in the state of Texas (per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003)
• Speak with experts to glean their insight and testimony about your accident
• Obtain medical documentation of your injuries to prove harm to you and calculate compensation
• Represent you in court appearances, settlement negotiations, and any trial that proves necessary
• Protect your rights from being violated

In a personal injury case, any lawyer’s goal is to obtain compensation on your behalf. Therefore, we are prepared to negotiate for your best possible settlement results. However, if the liable party’s insurance company or lawyers refuse to make you a fair offer, we can take your case to trial. 

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Steps to Take After an Injury Accident in McAllen, Texas

After your injury in McAllen, you may be feeling overwhelmed by your pain and the demands of a legal case. However, taking a few important steps can go a long way in protecting your right to seek compensation. 

Consider the following:

Hold Onto Important Evidence

Whether you were injured in a slip and fall or a car accident, you can compile your evidence that could be useful for your injury case. Hold onto:

• Photos of the accident scene or your injuries: If you took pictures of the crash site or the place where you fell, hang onto these images. 
• Police or incident reports: Per the City of McAllen, you can get a copy of a car crash report in person or online.
• Contact information from the accident scene: You may have exchanged contact information with eyewitnesses or responsible parties at the scene. You can pass these details on to your lawyer.

Get the Medical Care You Need

Getting treated for your injuries is crucial for your case—as well as for your health. Seeing a doctor and following their recommendations will:

• Show that your injury was linked to the accident or a fall
• Demonstrate the severity of your injury
• Show that you needed to miss work because of your injury
• Document that you did your best to get the treatment you needed

In some situations, an insurance company will look at your health history and use any gaps in your treatment to dispute your compensation case. Therefore, the more closely you follow your doctors’ advice, the better your injury case.

Act Promptly

As mentioned, there is a deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. You generally have two years to take action for your case. 

If you fail to take action within that time frame, you could risk losing the chance to obtain a financial recovery from the liable party. Other reasons to begin your case as soon as possible include:

• You can give your legal team time to build and negotiate your case
• You can capture time-sensitive evidence, which may become unavailable soon after the accident

Speak With Our Personal Injury Law Firm About Your Case

When you speak with our firm during your free case review, we can tell you more about your legal options for seeking compensation. 

If the liable party’s insurance company made you a settlement offer, you can also get insight about handling these offers and how a lawyer could help you negotiate a fair settlement. When you call for your free case review, you can ask us about what the legal process may entail, the types of damages you could seek, and how our contingency fees work.

If you choose to hire a lawyer from our firm, we can get started on your case with no upfront fees involved. We only receive payment upon a successful conclusion of your case. 

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Determining Compensation in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Each personal injury lawsuit will contain unique considerations, including the losses that the plaintiff (you) has suffered. Therefore, your lawyer should document and calculate the losses that you have sustained and use this tabulation as the basis for the awards that you will request.

Some of the types of compensation that may apply in your lawsuit include financial coverage of:

• Medical expenses incurred because of the defendant’s negligence
• Income that you have not earned because your injuries prevent you from working
• Future income that you are likely to lose because of your injuries
• A decline in your earning power caused by your personal injuries
• Physical pain
• Mental anguish and other types of suffering
• Any permanent disability that you have suffered

The facts of your accident and injuries may entitle you to additional awards. If your loved one died and you plan to bring a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf, you may ultimately receive coverage for:

• Loss of consortium
• Loss of the deceased’s already lost and future income
• Funeral costs and other expenses related to their death
• Medical costs for the deceased

Get Help From a Personal Injury Attorney in McAllen From Our Firm Today

Our mission is to secure any forms of compensation that you should be entitled to receive, and you can call in the Strong Arm to fight on your side. Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today or fill out our online contact ofrm to find out more about how a McAllen personal injury attorney could help you with your case.

Call or text 877-239-4878 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form