Sometimes, a sudden injury is more than just painful; it can also be expensive, debilitating, and potentially life-altering. When the injury was caused by someone else’s careless actions, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, it’s even more distressing knowing the injury was preventable if only someone else had taken reasonable care.
Although nothing can erase an injury, you don’t have to be left responsible for the medical expenses, lost earnings, and other damages during the healing process. Call GreeningLaw, the experienced Addison personal injury attorneys who are ready to help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Meet Your Addison Injury Attorney, Robert Greening
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Robert Greening is a Board Certified personal injury trial lawyer and the lead attorney at GreeningLaw, P.C. in Addison, Texas. With over three decades of experience, he is known for his thorough preparation, courtroom skill, and commitment to helping clients pursue justice after serious injuries or loss. A respected educator and mentor, Robert also serves his community through nonprofit work and legal education. His dedication has earned him numerous professional honors and the trust of his peers and clients alike.
Why You Should Choose GreeningLaw’s Addison Personal Injury Lawyer
A personal injury claim is a complex process that requires careful handling for the best possible outcome. At GreeningLaw, our Addison car accident lawyers have navigated Texas personal injury claims for over 40 years with a history of exceptional results for clients with injuries resulting from many types of negligence. We offer the following important benefits to your case:
- A personalized strategy tailored to the unique circumstances of your case to ensure that the results align with your goals
- The skills, knowledge, and resources of an entire legal staff working to advance your case to the best possible results
- A law firm with a “preeminent attorney” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a distinctive honor
- A well-earned reputation for assertive legal action that puts a strong voice behind your claim
We never charge upfront fees to injury victims. Instead, our personal injury lawyers will evaluate your case during a free consultation, and you only pay for our services after we recover your compensation.
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What Types of Personal Injury Claims Do We Navigate at GreeningLaw?
If your injury resulted from another party’s actions and caused financial losses, we want to hear about your case. Below are some of the most common causes of personal injuries for which someone else is liable for the injury victim’s financial losses:
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents and other premises liability cases
- Workplace injuries
- Defective product injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Dog bites
- Acts of violence
Our personal injury lawyers have successfully represented clients from all walks of life who’ve experienced serious or catastrophic injuries, bringing them compensation for their economic and non-economic damages. Compensation in Addison personal injury claims typically comes from the at-fault party’s insurance, such as property liability insurance after a slip-and-fall accident or auto insurance after a car accident.
What to Do After an Injury
A sudden injury could leave you incapacitated and unable to take any purposeful action at the scene; however, when an injury victim can safely use their phone while waiting for transportation to a hospital, they can take steps to protect themself physically and financially. After suffering an injury, it helps to do the following:
- First, apply any necessary emergency first aid and call 911 to request emergency services or arrange transportation to a hospital
- Then, use your phone’s camera to take photos of the cause of the accident and anything relevant, such as the damaged vehicles after a car accident, a broken staircase, or a wet floor
- Then, photograph any visible injuries
- Add the contact information of any eyewitnesses to the accident or incident to your phone
- If the injury occurred on commercial property, ask the manager to fill out an accident report and save any security camera footage
It’s always best practice to go to an emergency room after a significant injury. Even if you were unable to accomplish any of the above steps, it’s crucial to know what to do beginning at the hospital, where you should ask for a complete medical evaluation as well as treatment for your emergency injuries. This helps diagnose any latent injuries with delayed symptoms. Then, ask for a detailed medical report and follow your doctor’s treatment instructions carefully. Finally, call a personal injury lawyer in Addison who can guide you through the personal injury claim process.
Proving Liability for Your Injury
A successful personal injury claim requires the injury victim to prove the at-fault party’s liability. This means the evidence compiled must demonstrate the following:
- The at-fault party owed a duty of reasonable care to the injury victim, such as a driver’s duty to follow the law and avoid distraction
- They breached this duty through careless, reckless, or wrongful actions (all legal negligence)
- The breach of duty caused the injury
- The injury victim sustained damages from the injury
In a personal injury case, the burden of proof lies with the injury victim, who must demonstrate liability through a preponderance of the evidence.
What Types of Damages Can I Recover In an Addison Personal Injury Case?
If you’ve suffered from a serious injury, you may have lost one or more paychecks at the same time that you have a large hospital bill. If your injury caused life-altering effects, you may be left uncertain about your future, your career, and your ability to earn a living. Common damages recovered in successful personal injury claims include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Lowered future earning capacity
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for any other damages that apply in your case, such as disfigurement, scarring, loss of limb, the loss of one of the senses, diminished quality of life, or loss of enjoyment of life
The total compensation in your case depends on the amount available to you based on a careful calculation of your past and future damages and the results of negotiations between your attorney from GreeningLaw and the insurance company. If the insurance company fails to make an acceptable settlement offer, the trial-ready team of lawyers at GreeningLaw are ready to pursue a lawsuit in court.
How an Addison Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
When the burden of proving liability is on you, it’s crucial to make a compelling case. The insurance company is not on your side. Instead, they prioritize their profits at your expense. With a personal injury attorney representing you, your lawyer will do the following:
- Investigate all aspects of the accident or incident that caused your injury
- Compile evidence of the at-fault party’s liability in a clear and compelling manner
- Calculate your damages to maximize the amount you can recover in your claim
- Send their findings to the insurance company in a demand package
- Begin negotiations with the insurance adjuster to achieve the largest possible settlement
Most claims end with a settlement, especially when a skilled attorney assertively advocates for their client; however, a trial-ready attorney is always prepared to take the case to court for litigation if the insurance company wrongfully denies or undervalues a claim.
Time Limits for Filing a Personal Injury Case In Addison
Texas limits the amount of time after an injury that the injury victim may go to court. This helps ensure that evidence remains available and eyewitness testimony is reliable should the case come before a jury. In Texas, injury victims have up to two years from the date of the injury to file a petition in court if the insurance company denies, devalues, or delays the claim.
The state may extend this time limit only under limited circumstances, such as the delayed discovery of an injury or if the injury victim was incapacitated for some time after the injury. When a personal injury occurs to a minor, they have up to two years after their 18th birthday to file a claim.
Call GreeningLaw Today to Learn Your Legal Rights and Options
You don’t have to suffer financial hardship in addition to painful or debilitating injuries. Instead, reach out to an Addison personal injury attorney from GreeningLaw so we can craft a winning strategy and take action to recover compensation for your injury-related damages and a sense of financial accountability and justice in your case.