Odessa Personal Injury Lawyer

Some may recognize Odessa as a West Texas city built on the grit of oil workers, whose work ethic has contributed to the growth of Odessa’s population and infrastructure over the years. Odessa is known by some for breeding strong people such as legendary Navy SEAL Chris Kyle—yet Odessans can become seriously injured just as any other Texan or American can.

If you or a loved one were injured in Odessa and believe that somebody’s careless or reckless actions are to blame, then an Odessa personal injury lawyer may be able to review your case. 

Understanding What a Personal Injury Claim Is

According to the American Bar Association (ABA), a personal injury may refer to any injury that:

• Happened as the result of somebody’s actions or somebody’s failure to take actions that would have reduced your risk of harm
• Is the result of negligence, which the ABA explains may not be an intentional act but is an act that results in harm to you, nonetheless

A personal injury claim may have several other characteristics, which may include:

• The injury causes you significant financial hardship.
• The injury interferes with your ability to work and earn the income that you did before your injury.
• The injury causes significant harm to your quality of life.

Every personal injury lawsuit comes with its own causes, levels of negligence, and specific injuries. Your case will also be unique if you pursue a personal injury lawsuit. A lawyer may consider several things when evaluating your case, including:

• How much your injury has interfered with your life, including your ability to earn an income
• The extent to which the defendant(s) to be named in your lawsuit contributed to your injuries and how egregious or blatant their negligence was
• The losses you have endured because of negligence that caused your injuries
• The specific type of accident that caused your injuries

A lawyer may be able to explain how these factors may collectively affect the strength of your lawsuit.

Scenarios That May Lead to a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Personal injury cases may arise from a virtually endless array of circumstances and accident types. There are some personal injury case types that lawyers may see more than others, and they may include:

• Workplace accidents, which in Odessa may involve high-risk occupations in the energy, mining, construction, machinery, fabricated metal manufacturing, and chemicals, per the Dallas Federal Reserve
• Car accidents
• Truck accidents, as trucks are an essential part of Odessa’s energy- and manufacturing-heavy economy
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and trip and fall accidents, which may occur in the workplace or elsewhere
• Accidents that occur because of unsafe premises
• Dog bites and other animal-related attacks and accidents
• Medical error and malpractice

Whether you or your loved one suffered an injury or died because of one of these types or a different type of accident caused by negligence, an Odessa personal injury lawyer may prove to be useful for you.

All Practice Areas we serve in Odessa

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

For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Odessa, call 877-239-4878

You Do Not Have to Bring a Lawsuit On Your Own

Whether you are the one who has suffered an injury or you are considering taking legal action for a loved one who cannot do so themselves, you are not alone. A lawyer may be willing to manage the majority of any lawsuit that you agree to work together to bring.

A lawyer may handle:

• Recording your account of the accident that caused injury and how that accident has affected your life or the life of your loved one
• Interviewing witnesses to the accident as well as those who can attest to the negative effect the injury has had on you or your loved one
• Collecting evidence and documentation relating to your accident and injuries
• Determining who is most responsible for your injuries
• Crafting and filing the written elements of your lawsuit
• Making court appearances on your behalf
• Corresponding with lawyers for defendants in your case, which may include negotiating a settlement agreement
• Representing you at trial if a trial proves necessary
• Calculating compensation that you will request in the course of your lawsuit
• Defending your rights and seeking justice on your behalf

You may find these and other services of a lawyer particularly helpful if your injuries affect:

• Your energy
• Your mental health
• Your physical capabilities
• Your ability to handle stress

Once your lawyer identifies the party or parties to name as defendants in your lawsuit, they will aim to establish that the defendants acted in a negligent way and, in doing so, caused your injuries and losses. If they can do this, then you may collect compensation covering some or all of your losses.

Possible Compensation From a Successful Personal Injury Case

Every detail in your lawsuit may go into determining the compensation you could collect. From a broad perspective, you could collect compensation for:

• Pain and suffering you have experienced because of your injuries or the accident that led to your injuries
• Income that you have not collected because you are unable to work while injured
• Any permanent or long-term disability caused by the defendant’s negligence
• Direct expenses from your accident or injuries, including healthcare costs
• Any other losses that your lawyer can link back to the defendants’ negligence

 You may be entitled to further awards whether you are bringing a personal injury case for yourself or a loved one or you plan to bring a wrongful death lawsuit for a loved one who has passed away.

Make Sure You See a Doctor After an Accident

You should make it your priority to seek medical treatment after any type of accident. Even if you think your injuries are minor and they did not require emergency medical care, you could be suffering from severe injuries with latent symptoms. Leaving injuries untreated can worsen them, as well. 

You deserve to get back to normal as soon as possible. Additionally, your personal injury lawyer can use your medical records to establish your losses and fight for fair compensation. 

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Call the Personal Injury Team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins Today

Loncar Lyon Jenkins is the Strong Arm, and we will take the lead in your Odessa personal injury lawsuit. Call our team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins today to learn more about how an Odessa personal injury lawyer may pursue justice on your behalf.

Do not wait to call, as a statute of limitations may apply to your personal injury lawsuit.

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