Northeast Texas Personal Injury Lawyer
When your life has been upended by someone else’s careless actions, the last thing you should have to worry about is navigating the legal process of seeking compensation on your own. At The Buzbee Law Firm, we are in your corner from day one, and we will not rest until you are fully paid for your injuries.
Contact our office today by calling (713) 223-5393. We are standing by to help.
Why Choose The Buzbee Law Firm
At The Buzbee Law Firm, we win cases for our clients. Winning means that you get all of the money that you legally deserve for your injuries. We have recovered over $10 billion for our clients in our quarter-century of existence because we know how to fight when it is necessary.
Our office serving Northeast Texas is located in Atlanta, Texas, putting us close to the communities, courts, and roads where our clients’ lives were changed. We handle cases across the region, including in Cass County, Bowie County, Morris County, and the surrounding areas.
Northeast Texas has its own distinct legal environment, including the federal court jurisdiction of the Eastern District of Texas, which is known nationally for complex civil litigation. Our team has experience in both state and federal courts in this region.
How Do You Seek Compensation for a Personal Injury?
Our lawyers will assess your situation and determine the best path forward for seeking payment for your injuries. If the responsible party has insurance coverage, there will be an insurance carrier involved in your case. The question is: what is the most effective and persuasive way to present your claim to the insurance company?
You always have the option to file a claim directly with the insurance company in an attempt to resolve your case without official legal action. Some personal injury victims choose this route to begin their case because it may be the quickest path to a settlement. The other option is to file a lawsuit against the responsible party in court, which the insurance company must defend for the policyholder.
Just because you begin the claims process directly with the insurance company does not mean you are locked out of court if you do not get a fair settlement offer. Provided you are within the two-year statute of limitations in Texas, you retain the right to file a lawsuit before that deadline expires.
Building Successful Personal Injury Strategies
You must prove that someone acted wrongfully to receive compensation in a personal injury case. Negligence is the most common form of wrongful conduct in these matters, and negligence consists of four elements:
- Someone else owed you a duty of care
- They violated that duty and acted unreasonably under the circumstances
- You were hurt
- You would not have been injured had it not been for the unreasonable actions of the other party
You have the burden of proof, meaning you must prove that the facts you allege regarding liability and damages are more likely than not to be true.
Along the way, you may have to deal with allegations that you also bear fault for what happened, and you must push back when that happens. Texas uses the law of modified comparative negligence in personal injury cases. You can only receive compensation if you were not more than 50% to blame for the accident, and your settlement is reduced by the amount of fault that you bear.
What To Do After You Have Suffered a Personal Injury
After a personal injury, take these steps to protect your health and your claim:
- Seek medical care immediately. Even if you were treated at the scene, stay diligent about pursuing follow-up care. Your medical records will be critical when proving your damages.
- Hire a personal injury attorney from The Buzbee Law Firm as soon as possible. Without legal representation, insurance adjusters may use tactics to undermine your case before it even gets started.
- Let our team handle the insurance company. Our personal injury lawyers work to protect you from bad-faith tactics and fight to put you in a position to receive full financial compensation for your injuries.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
The exact value of your personal injury case depends on both the extent of your injuries and the amount of insurance coverage and assets available to pay for your damages. When it comes to your compensation, you are legally entitled to be paid for all the harm you have suffered, including your economic losses and the intangible effects of your injuries. Your settlement or award covers both your past and future losses.
Specifically, your personal injury check will compensate you for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
It is up to you to fight for the full compensation you deserve because the insurance company does not make the process easy. Our Northeast Texas personal injury lawyers are committed to this battle, and we are devoted to fighting for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Personal Injury Cases Does Your Firm Handle?
We commonly take on challenging claims involving 18-wheeler truck crashes, refinery and oil field accidents, sexual abuse, burn injuries, wrongful death, and more.
How Much Will a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost Me?
Our personal injury lawyers work for you on a contingency basis, and we are only paid if you win your case out of the proceeds of your settlement or award.
Can I Seek Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
If you sue the defendant in court and you win your case, the jury may award you punitive (or exemplary) damages when there is egregious conduct, but it is relatively rare.
Contact Our Northeast Texas Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured in Northeast Texas, speak with our personal injury lawyers at The Buzbee Law Firm today. Our legal team is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. We know the courts, the communities, and the unique challenges Northeast Texas injury victims face, and we are here to put that knowledge to work for you. Call us today at (713) 223-5393 or contact us online for a free consultation.