Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

Were you or a loved one recently injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses. An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer at Stephens Law Firm, PLLC, can help you fight for your desired outcome. Call (817) 420 7000 to get started. 

Contact our compassionate personal injury attorneys at our law firm and discuss your legal rights and options during a free consultation. We have two offices conveniently located in Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas.

How Our Texas Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Accident

How Our Texas Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Accident

Our personal injury lawyers in Texas play many roles during the lifeline of a case. They investigate the circumstances surrounding your injuries and determine who is legally responsible. They gather critical evidence to prove fault and the full extent of your damages. They handle communications and settlement negotiations with insurance companies. They don’t rest until they have exhausted all avenues of financial recovery.

While you can choose any personal injury attorney to represent you, Stephens Law Firm, PLLC offers over 25 years of experience and a successful track record of recovering more than $100 million for our clients. We have also received the following awards and distinctions:

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Super Lawyers
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
  • 10.0 Avvo Rating

Make the first call to our award-winning law firm to arrange your free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney. 

Common Causes of Personal Injury Accidents

A personal injury accident arises anytime a party acts negligently in causing another’s injury. Common causes of personal injury accidents in Texas include:

Car Accidents

Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents, so the at-fault driver is responsible for paying for the damages they cause. Stephens Law Firm, PLLC handles all types of car accident cases, including:

  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Rideshare accidents
  • Taxi accidents
  • Delivery vehicle accidents
  • Bad faith insurance claims

With expertise in handling a wide range of accident cases, including bad faith insurance claims, their team is dedicated to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.

Truck Accidents

Due to the extreme differences in size and weight between commercial vehicles, buses, and passenger vehicles, truck and bus accidents can result in fatalities and serious injuries. Our law firm has extensive experience handling these complex claims and knows what evidence to look for to establish negligence. 

Mass Transit Accidents

When you are dealing with a personal injury claim involving a plane, bus, train, subway, or other mass transit accident, you need a law firm with extensive knowledge and experience regarding the rules and regulations regarding these vehicles. Stephens Law Firm, PLLC has the experience and resources necessary to demand full compensation for your legal claims.

Slips and Falls

When a property owner is negligent, and a visitor is injured on their property, the injured victim may have the right to compensation. Legal claims can arise based on injuries caused by:

  • Wet and slippery floors
  • Food and other substances that are not promptly cleaned up
  • A lack of warning signs
  • Uneven flooring
  • Broken pavement or steps
  • Insufficient lighting
  • Loose cables
  • Obstructed walkways

Our law firm also handles other types of premises liability accidents to recover compensation for visitors who are injured due to dog bites, inadequate security, and other forms of negligence. 

Defective Products

If you were injured by a dangerous product, you may have the right to assert a legal claim against the party that manufactured, designed, or sold the product. Our law firm can thoroughly investigate your case to determine your legal options.

Workplace Accidents

Since most people spend more time at work than they do anywhere else, it makes sense that many personal injury cases arise from injuries that occur on the job. Our law firm handles workers’ compensation cases, as well as claims against third parties in the following types of cases:

  • Construction accidents
  • Jones Act
  • Maritime accidents
  • Oil and gas field accidents

It’s crucial to have trusted legal support if you’re injured on the job, and our law firm is here to assist with workers’ compensation claims and third-party lawsuits.

Who Is Responsible for Personal Injury Accidents?

Various parties can be responsible for personal injuries, including: 

  • Negligent motorists who cause collisions
  • Property owners who fail to maintain their properties
  • Employers who are responsible for the negligent actions of their employees due to the legal principle of respondeat superior 
  • General contractors who create dangerous hazards or fail to warn visitors about them
  • Manufacturers or designers who defectively manufacture or design consumer products  
  • Mechanics who perform negligent maintenance
  • Negligent trucking companies, bus companies, or common carriers

The first step to obtaining compensation in a personal injury claim is to identify the party who owed you a legal duty of care and failed to meet that duty.

What Do I Have to Prove to Obtain Compensation for My Personal Injuries?

Most personal injury cases are based on the legal theory of negligence. Under this theory, a defendant is responsible for paying you compensation when the following conditions apply:

  • They owed you a legal duty of care.
  • They breached their duty of care.
  • Their breach caused the accident that injured you.
  • You suffered damages as a result of the accident.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you prove these legal elements to establish your claim.

What Financial Compensation Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?

Most Texas personal injury damages are divided into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. 

Economic Damages 

Economic damages provide compensation for financial losses you encounter due to the accident, such as:

  • Costs for medical treatment, including the ambulance ride, emergency department visit, hospital stays, diagnostic tests, medication, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation 
  • Lost wages, salaries, and employment benefits
  • Personal care and household services
  • Costs to repair or replace damaged property
  • Out-of-pocket expenses

In addition to reimbursing you for costs you have already incurred, economic damages can pay for future losses you will likely incur, such as future medical expenses and reduced earning capacity. 

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages acknowledge that not all losses accident victims suffer are quantifiable. These damages provide compensation for more subjective losses, such as:

An experienced attorney can work with you to determine the full extent of your losses and seek fair compensation for them.

What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

Because every personal injury case involves specific factors that affect a case value, our experienced attorneys ask various questions to determine the value of a case, such as:

  • What type of injury did you suffer?
  • How severe was your injury?
  • Was your injury permanent?
  • How long was your medical recovery?
  • How expensive was your medical treatment?
  • How much pain did you endure?
  • How has the accident affected your life?
  • Is liability for the accident in dispute?
  • Who was responsible for your injuries?
  • What insurance coverage is available to pay for your claim?
  • Did you contribute to the accident?

Only after a thorough evaluation can your case value be accurately calculated. 

Can I Still Recover Compensation for the Accident If I’m Partially at Fault?

Texas’ modified comparative negligence system dictates whether you can recover compensation for an accident where you are partially at fault. Under this system, you can still seek compensation as long as you are not more than 50% at fault for the accident. However, your damages are reduced in proportion to your degree of fault.

We Help Recover Compensation for All Personal Injuries

At Stephens Law, PLLC, we help accident victims who have suffered various injuries, including:

We also represent families when their loved ones have died due to the carelessness of others.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Texas?

Legal ethics dictate how much attorneys can charge for their services in Texas, taking into consideration the labor and skill required for a particular case. The personal injury attorneys at Stephens Law Firm, PLLC, take cases on a contingency fee basis, so our payment is conditioned on the outcome of your case. According to Texas rules, contingency fee agreements must be in writing and state the percentage you will be charged and the legal costs you will be responsible for. We can discuss the particulars of our fee agreements during your free, no-obligation consultation. 

What Is the Deadline for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas?

Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. If you miss this deadline without settling your case or filing a lawsuit, you can forfeit your right to recovery through the courts. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney today to safeguard your rights.

Set Up Your Free Case Review Today 

If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, contact our Fort Worth and Weatherford personal injury lawyers at Stephens Law Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Truck Accidents to schedule a free consultation. We can discuss your situation, explore your options for financial recovery, and protect your legal rights. Call today for a free consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer. 

We have two convenient locations in Texas, visit our personal injury law offices for legal help.

Stephens Law Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Truck Accidents
1300 S University Dr # 406
Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 420-7000

Stephens Law Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Truck Accidents – Weatherford Office
109 York Ave Suite #201
Weatherford, TX 76086

(817) 409-7000