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Injuries are one of life’s inevitabilities. Most people, if not everyone, will probably experience an injury at some point. For some, injuries are merely accidents. For others, injuries are the result of someone else’s careless negligence. In such cases, injured victims may consider filing personal injury cases to get fair compensation.
A personal injury case might involve a broad spectrum of accidents and claims. Our team has experience working with cases involving dog bites, defective products, and severe injuries like brain and spinal damage. Whatever your claim entails, we need evidence to back it up in court. Evidence varies based on your injuries and the nature of the accident, and finding it is not always simple. Not only do we need evidence of the defendant’s liability, but we also need evidence of your damages. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible. There are many moving parts in a personal injury case, and you have a limited time to file the case.
For a private evaluation of your case for no charge, call (817) 476-1797 and talk to our Dallas personal injury lawyers at The Queenan Law Firm.
Possible Personal Injury Claims in Terrell, TX
Personal injury law is quite a large body of law. Numerous cases and claims may be considered personal injury cases, and the law might apply differently to different cases. As such, it is important to hire an attorney familiar with personal injury claims like yours. Below are only a few of the cases our personal injury attorneys have worked on and are prepared to assist you with.
Dog Bites
Dogs are everywhere. They are among the most common pets in the United States, and millions of households have dogs. While dogs can be very cute and loving pets, they are animals at the end of the day. Animals do not always think or act the way we want them to, and dogs have been known to lash out and bite people. Again, dogs are cute but often have very powerful bites capable of inflicting severe damage. If a dog bit you and you were badly hurt, the dog’s owner may be held liable. Dog bite cases are notoriously tricky, and navigating the case alone is probably a bad idea.
Defective Products
While most people expect a new item they just bought to work as intended, some are unpleasantly surprised to find this is not the case. Occasionally, people get a damaged or defective product that not only fails to work as intended but might be dangerous to use. Perhaps an electronic product malfunctioned and shocked you. Maybe something with sharp blades, like a power tool, broke when you turned it on, and the blade caused severe lacerations. In such cases, you may sue the manufacturer who produced the faulty item and various parties within the chain of sale, like retailers. Be sure to keep the defective product, as it may be the key piece of evidence in your case.
Brain and Spinal Injuries
Some accidents lead to severe injuries that cause catastrophic complications. For example, a brain injury might leave a person with serious cognitive disabilities. An injured victim might be unable to continue working or living independently, and their life might change forever. A spinal injury might cause severe mobility issues. Some people are paralyzed from the waist down and can no longer walk. Others are paralyzed from the neck down and cannot move at all. These conditions are often permanent, and injured victims deserve substantial compensation.
How to Support Your Personal Injury Case in Terrell, TX
Evidence is the beating heart of almost any personal injury case. Without evidence, you are unlikely to succeed in court, and you might never even get your claims into court in the first place. Where we find evidence is the big question, and the answer varies based on how the accident happened and how you were injured.
First, we should search for evidence in the area where your accident occurred. For example, drivers often take pictures of the crash, drivers, injuries, and the surrounding area after a car accident. While many people take these photos for insurance purposes, they often preserve important details about the accident that are lost when the authorities clear away the crash site. We should also check the area for security cameras or traffic cameras that might have caught the accident on video.
A great source of evidence is witnesses. If your accident happened in front of other people, they might be able to provide eyewitness testimony in court. The more witnesses who can testify and back up your claims in court, the stronger your case may be. Try to talk to others at the accident and exchange contact information so we can easily find them later.
When to Contact an Attorney About Your Personal Injury Claims in Terrell, TX
When it comes to personal injury claims, it is wise to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. According to the statute of limitations under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem Code § 16.003(a), personal injury plaintiffs in Texas have only 2 years after the cause of action arises to file a case in court. In cases of wrongful death, you have 2 years from the date your loved one passed away, not from the date they were initially injured.
However, tolling might be available for certain people, such as people with legal disabilities. According to § 16.001(a), a person is considered to be under a legal disability if they are a minor when the cause of action arises or they are “of unsound mind.” According to subsection (b), a potential plaintiff under a legal disability when their cause of action arises may have the statute of limitations tolled until the disability is removed. This means minors would have 2 years from the day they turn 18. People with mental conditions that make it difficult or impossible for them to take legal action may have 2 years from whenever their condition is lifted.
It is important to note that tolling may only apply to legal disabilities that existed when the cause of action arose. If you somehow become legally disabled after sustaining a personal injury, the statute of limitations may not be tolled.
Speak to Our Terrell, TX Personal Injury Attorneys Right Away
For a private evaluation of your case for no charge, call (817) 476-1797 and talk to our personal injury lawyers at The Queenan Law Firm.