Personal Injury
If you’ve injured in Texas and are looking to hire a personal injury lawyer, you might be asking yourself, “What exactly is personal injury law?”
Well, it can include a great deal of situations, but in general, it can be understood as an area of the law that falls under the broader legal category of tort law. Tort law is part of the civil justice system, and it covers losses, wrongs, or damages that are caused by the conduct, act or omission of one party to another party's body, property, rights, or reputation.
There are three major categories of torts: intentional torts, negligent torts, and strict liability torts.
Within these categories, there are many types of specific torts, such as battery, assault, malpractice, defamation, trespass, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and much more. Tort law differs from criminal law in many ways. Importantly, tort lawsuits have a much lower burden of proof and can be brought against someone who was acting negligently.
In legal terms, the term “personal injury” refers to an injury of the body, mind, or emotional state of a person. Personal injuries are distinct from injuries to property and can happen in many different ways, such as:
In a car accident
At the workplace
As the result of a slip and fall
In a construction accident
A dog bite or animal attack
In a plane or train accident
Through a medical mistake
By a faulty or defective product
By a faulty repair
By an operating error
If you were injured in central Texas or the surrounding areas, we can potentially compensate you for monetary, physical, or psychological damages suffered as the result of a personal injury. However, it's important to note that the law only covers damages that resulted from the negligence or intentionally harmful actions of someone who owes a duty of care, such as an employer, doctor, or manufacturer. To see what compensation you may be eligible for, contact us as soon as possible, and we will work to ensure that you're made whole.
In addition to the injuries mentioned above, personal injury law also covers things such as:
Wrongful death
Loss of enjoyment of life
Libel
Slander
Nuisance
Wrongful birth
If you're unsure whether your injury might make you eligible for compensation to make things right, contact us today for a professional assessment. Whether your case is decided in court, resolved through an agreed settlement, or finalized through mediation or arbitration, we're prepared to handle your case, and to guide you every step of the way.