The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash lawyer Lawyer

The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer is available 24 hours a day to take your call.  The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer takes great pride in helping injured people recover not only from their injuries, but also recover their lives.  I will help you with your case from every angle medical, personal, financial and vocational so that you can focus on recovering the life and lifestyle you had before you were injured.  

The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer has helped hundreds of people who have been seriously injured in car wrecks and other accident.  When The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer take on new clients, they aim to make you as comfortable as possible and help to remove any stress you may be experiencing. We are here to help you through this difficult time in your life and get you justice and compensation.  If filing a personal injury claim for injuries you received in an accident that was not your fault is what you want to do, I have extensive experience and will make the process as streamlined and tailored to you needs as possible.  

What Can The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer Do For You? 

I work to ensure that injured people receive the medical care and financial compensation they need and deserve. If you have suffered an injury, if you are disabled and cannot work, or if a family member has died in an accident because of someone else's negligence, we want to hear your story. Contact us today online or at (956) 501-6565 to discuss your legal claims. You will always speak directly to The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer Lawyer.

If the other party in the accident is responsible for your injuries and car damage, you will need to show the kinds of costs you incurred as a result of your injury. Things like lost wages, medical expenses, rehab therapy, medications and such, should be calculated and  put into a demand. This demand should be sent to the insurance carrier for the at fault driver.   The most common examples of damages you can recover after a car crash where there are injures include:  

Medical expenses: This will include things like doctors’ bills, hospital costs emergency room visits, medication costs, the ambulance ride to the hospital, physical therapy and possible mental health car.  

Lost wages and income:  When you have a debilitating car crash, you may lose your ability to perform your job fully, or you may have to cut the number of hours you work to allow you to heal and attend therapy. These lost wages are something you can be compensated for.  Additionally, if you have lost the ability to earn the same living you earned before the accident, you may be compensated for loss of earning in the future. 

Property damage: Car crashes cause property damage. There is no way around it. When you vehicle is damaged, you are entitled to have your car repaired and paid for by the other party. 

Emotional distress: Car crashes are scary. They can leave you scarred not only physically but mentally as well. Long term psychological effects such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression are common. You can be compensated for this your emotional distress as well as receive payment to help you attend therapy to work through these issues. 

Loss of enjoyment: You injuries may prevent you from doing things you used to enjoy. A terrible back injury may prevent you from exercising or working in the yard. Loss of a the ability to use a hand or limited range of motion can affect your ability to live life the way you once did. When the quality of you life has suffered because of the car crash, the McAllen Car Crash Lawyer can help you solve these problems and get the compensation you deserve. Working with an experienced McAllen car crash lawyer can help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.     

Type of common injuries in a McAllen Car Crash:     

Back and neck injuries. These are extremely common and happen from the force of the impact and the jarring your body takes. This can also take the form a whiplash, a very real and very common injury. 

Traumatic Brain injuries. Brain injuries require medical treatment. Doctors commonly use MRIs and CT scans to see if there is permanent damage or bleeding in the brain. Mild to moderate brain injuries are treated conservatively with medication and rest. Diuretics, anti-inflammation medicines, anti-seizure drugs and pain medication are used to alleviate symptoms. If there is bleeding in the brain or a skull fracture, surgery may be a life- saving option that doctors use for treatment. Internal injuries. This can include organ damage and internal bleeding. 

Cuts and burns. Broken glass and fires created by damage to the vehicles engine can cause serious injures. 

Fractures. Broke bones are a common result of serious car accidents. They can require long term care. 

Wrongful death. In Texas, the remedy is to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death occurs when someone’s death has been caused directly by the negligence of another person or entity. Wrongful death can occur in all kinds of ways ranging from car accidents, to pedestrian auto accidents, to the negligent acts of businesses. Texas law allows family members to sue for damages related to the wrongful death of their family members. This is found in the Texas civil practice and remedies code chapter 71. Chapter 71 allows A lawsuit to be filed for actual damages if the injury or death was caused by a negligent person or that person‘s employees or agents wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, on skillfulness, or default.

What to Do if You’ve Been in a Car Crash 

Time is off the essence following a car accident. The decisions you make after a car crash will have a major impact on your ability to be compensated. Establishing who is at fault and collecting basic facts about the case are vital. And ensuring that you communicate the need to preserve evidence through the appropriate channels, including witnesses, police officers and medical personnel, needs to happen immediately.  

Take any injury seriously and seek medical treatment. Far too often, people do not seek medical attention immediately after an accident, claiming it is just a little soreness or they will "tough it out." This gap in treatment from the date of the accident to the date of medical treatment can have huge impact on your case. If you do not seek treatment, insurance companies often assume you are not really injured and you are just inventing your claims. Additionally, what may be a "small" pain when the adrenaline is flowing after an accident, can actually be a much bigger problem that requires immediate attention. Don't take chances. Get looked at by a physician.

Gather as much information as possible.  This means obtaining the names and information of the other driver involved, license plate numbers and driver’s license information.  Photos of the crash scene, videos showing the damage as well as pictures of your physical injuries help detail what happened. These can be compelling evidence.

Contact the police. After an accident, always call law enforcement. Calling the police ensures you will immediately have an official and unbiased third-party gathering evidence. The police officer’s observations will be an important factor down the road in your case. Additionally, they will be able to help determine who is at fault.

Maintain a file of your medical bills and costs. Documenting your injuries and the costs associated with those injuries is vital. Medical bills, therapy bills, medication receipts and property repairs are all compensable. Also keep track of any lost wages and try to keep a journal about mental anguish. Contact the McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer as soon as possible. By hiring an experienced and qualified lawyer, you will be better able to handle the burdens that come with persona injury case. 

Large Commercial Truck/18 Wheeler Accidents are a Different Creature. The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer can help you.  As drivers, we share the roadways with commercial vehicles/18 wheelers. It is a fact of life. You do not have to be an accident reconstructionist to intuitively know just how dangerous large trucks are. It does not require much imagination to visualize just how devastating a commercial vehicle/18 wheeler accident can be.  News reports remind us what happens when these massive trucks collide with smaller passenger vehicle. When it is 18 wheeler vs. passenger car, the 18 wheeler wins, every single time. And if you have ever had a big rig cross into your lane without noticing you are there, you have a sense of just how dangerous and difficult these rigs are.  

Truck driver fatigue is a well documented crash risk. Commercial divers of 18 wheelers are allowed to drive up to 11 hours at a time per federal regulations. Surveys, however, have concluded that many commercial drivers violate these safety regulations and drive for longer periods than they should.  Blind spots create gaps in vision for the driver. These blind spots mean the driver of the 18 wheeler cannot easily see you. Being an 18 wheeler driver is not an easy job.  If the truck is poorly maintained, or the driver is committed to operating the truck safely and within the limits set by law, the road around becomes dangerous. It is dangerous for the driver of the truck, and for the other motorist.  Fatigue is the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Driver fatigue may be due to a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities, or a combination of other factors. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers were considered to have been fatigued at the time of their crash.  It is not just the trucks that are complex. It is the litigation as well.  

18 wheeler/commercial truck litigation is complex because when you are involved in a collision with a commercial truck, it is not just the driver that it is involved. It is also the business that employees the driver. You come involved in litigation with the business. And businesses are all about the bottom line. Fairly compensating you for the substantial injury you have incurred because of their driver is not their interest. Paying you as little as possible and getting back to business is.  I have extensive experience in personal injury litigation involving 18 wheelers and commercial vehicles. I will not be intimidated by the insurance company adjuster or the high priced lawyers the insurance companies hire. For years, I represented insurance companies and their insured in lawsuits. I am well aware of their tactics.  

 After an 18 wheeler accident the first concern is always the well-being of those involved. But this is just the start of the worries. The injured victims will have to worry about treatment, recovery, restoring their vehicle. A commercial truck accident-18 wheeler accident can be devastating. And the complexities of these types of events that can turn your life and health inside out. I can help guide you to make the best decisions to protect your rights. I will work to make sure that you get every dollar you are entitled to under the law. 

Without question, losing a loved one is one of the most emotionally difficult situations a person can encounter. Not only are you left with the grieving process but you were left without that person‘s emotional support. And often times, you are left without their financial support. Loss of financial support can mean losing your car, missing house payments and being saddled with funeral expenses. An experienced McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer can help to maximize your case.  

When a family member is killed because of the negligence of another person, you are entitled to be compensated for their death. This compensation is particularly important when a family member who passes is the primary financial provider for the family. This compensation provides you with the loss of wages your family member or spouse would have received.  To be certain, nothing can bring back your family member. What a civil lawsuit can do though, is ease the financial strain of funeral costs, medical bills, and ensuring that you were able to provide for your family members, maintain your home, and continue to pay bills that you have lost your love one. It can also provide you with the ability to pay for grief counseling and help you and your family members grieve. An experienced McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer Lawyer can help you navigate through  

In Texas, when a family member is killed, the remedy is to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death occurs when someone’s death has been caused directly by the negligence of another person or entity. Wrongful death can occur in all kinds of ways ranging from car accidents, to pedestrian auto accidents, to the negligent acts of businesses. Texas law allows family members to sue for damages related to the wrongful death of their family members. This is found in the Texas civil practice and remedies code chapter 71.  Chapter 71 allows a lawsuit to be filed for actual damages if the injury or death was caused by a negligent person or that person‘s employees or agents wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, on skillfulness, or default.  In filing a lawsuit for wrongful death family members can seek compensation for funeral costs, the loss of their loved ones wages and earning capacity, for loss of companionship along with the emotional toll that losing a loved one takes.  Texas only allows two years to file a wrongful death claim. It is not something to wait on. 

If you have lost a love one because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, unskillfulness or default, call The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer Lawyer today, I can help. Call me today at 956-501-6565.