No person begins a typical day expecting it to end in the hospital. All serious injuries are painful and alarming—especially when they cause temporary or permanent consequences—but when the injury only occurs because of someone else’s actions, it’s even more distressing.
If you or a close family member experienced a serious preventable injury resulting from another party’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions, you’re entitled to financial accountability for your losses. Call the Carrollton personal injury lawyers at GreeningLaw. We are ready to assertively advocate on your behalf.
Why Selecting GreeningLaw as Your Personal Injury Attorney in Carrollton Is Right for You
At GreeningLaw, we prioritize your compensation, while the insurance companies on the other side of personal injury claims prioritize their profits at your expense. By choosing representation by our Carrollton personal injury attorneys, you’ll have benefits such as the following:
- A free case consultation and payment only at the end of your case contingent upon our recovering a settlement or jury award for your damages
- Over 40 years of experience, knowledge, and resources from a Carrollton car accident lawyer backing your claim
- A personalized legal strategy ensures an outcome that aligns with your goals
- Open communication and availability so you’re well-informed and included through every step of the process
Our listing as Super Lawyers and a Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell, along with our history of notable results for injured clients, puts power behind your personal injury claim in Carrollton.
How a Carrollton Personal Injury Attorney Can Make a Difference
Most personal injury cases begin as a claim filed against the at-fault party’s insurance. This could include auto insurance after a car accident, property liability insurance after a slip-and-fall accident, or medical malpractice insurance after a doctor’s negligence.
Unfortunately, insurance companies might publish compassionate ads, but they are not on the injury victim’s side. Instead, their interests conflict with those of the injury victim because they prioritize protecting their profits over paying out fairly on claims. A personal injury attorney on your side brings significant advantages through a well-executed strategy. The attorney takes the following actions and protections while representing you:
- Handles all communication with the defendant and their insurance company
- Conducts an independent investigation into all aspects of the accident or incident that caused your injury
- Compiles evidence of the at-fault party’s liability and prevents the insurance adjuster from assigning you a portion of responsibility for the injury or shifting liability to you
- Carefully calculates your damages to claim the maximum compensation available to you
- Presents their findings to the insurance company in a demand package
- Negotiates with the insurance company to achieve the highest possible settlement for your damages
Most personal injury cases are resolved with settlements from the liable party’s insurance, but if the insurance company fails to offer an acceptable settlement, your attorney will file a lawsuit petition within the state’s two-year statute of limitations and litigate the matter in court, seeking the largest possible court award for your damages.
Common Personal Injury Claims Our Firm Navigates for Injury Victims In Carrollton, Texas
Legal terms define a personal injury as “harm to one’s person caused by another’s negligence.” The term negligence includes careless, reckless, or wrongful actions by an individual, business, or other entity. Common personal injury claims in Texas include the following:
- Car accidents
- Large truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Premises liability claims such as slip-and-fall injuries, building fires, pool injuries, staircase accidents, elevator or escalator accidents, inadequate security
- Workplace injuries
- Dog bites
- Defective product injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Acts of violence/assaults including sexual assaults
If you aren’t certain if the circumstances of your injury warrant a personal injury claim, we are happy to evaluate the merits of your case.
Recoverable Damages In Carrollton Personal Injury Cases
Each year, millions of Americans visit the emergency room for treatment—139.8 million in one recent year alone. Serious or catastrophic injuries are costly as well as painful, especially when they interfere with a career or the ability to perform routine daily tasks. These are the “damages” in a personal injury case. The exact amount of compensation you can recover in your claim depends on the unique circumstances and the total economic costs, but damages recovered in typical claims include the following:
- Reimbursement for medical expenses already paid
- Future medical expenses for further necessary treatment
- Lost wages
- Future income loss or lowered future earning ability
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for other damages applicable in some circumstances, such as scarring, disfigurement, loss of limb, the loss of one of the senses, PTSD, or loss of enjoyment of life
If a loved one died due to the actions or negligence of another party, a close surviving family member can recover compensation through a Texas wrongful death claim.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Personal Injury?
After a serious injury, the damages add up quickly. Before you can recover the compensation you deserve, as an injury victim, you have the burden of proof. Proving the at-fault party’s liability requires evidence demonstrating that the responsible person or entity’s action meets the following standards of liability:
- That the at-fault party owed a duty of care to the injury victim, such as a driver’s duty to follow traffic laws and a store owner’s duty to mop up spills and place warning signs
- They violated this duty of care through careless, reckless, or wrongful actions—all examples of legal negligence
- The violation of duty directly caused the accident and injuries
- The injury victim suffered damages from the injury
The liable party in a personal injury claim is the person, business, or government agency that caused your injury through negligence or wrongdoing. Common liable parties in personal injury claims include drivers, property owners, manufacturers of defective products, dog owners, nursing homes, and medical providers.
What to Expect In a Free Consultation
Most reputable personal injury lawyers offer a free consultation to injury victims. During this consultation, the attorney listens to the injury victim’s detailed explanation of the way their injury occurred, examines any documents and other evidence presented, and evaluates the merits of the case. During the consultation, the injury victim should ask for the details of the attorney’s contingency-based payment system, including the percentage of compensation they charge as their fee.
The consultation is also an opportunity for the injury victim to ask questions about the process ahead and to ensure that they have a good rapport with the attorney. It’s important to feel confident in the attorney’s approach to their case. It’s also prudent to ask if the attorney has a strong history of favorable results in cases similar to your own. Finally, ask if the attorney handling the consultation is the same lawyer who will handle your case or if they plan to turn your case over to a partner or colleague. If so, ask for time to speak with the colleague, ensuring you have a good rapport with them and confidence in their abilities.
Contact the Carrollton Personal Injury Lawyers at GreeningLaw
You don’t have to absorb the financial impacts of an injury when someone else is at fault, especially if you’re still dealing with the physical and emotional effects. Contact GreeningLaw for a free confidential consultation so we can begin a strategy to recover your losses.
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