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What steps should you take after an injury?

The first hours after an accident often determine the strength of your future personal injury lawsuit. My guidance to Austin injury clients:

1. Seek medical attention: Even seemingly minor injuries can worsen. Medical records create a direct link between the incident and your injuries.
2. Document everything: Take photos of the scene, visible injuries, property damage, and gather contact information from witnesses.
3. Report the Incident: Notify appropriate parties, whether that's filing a police report for car accidents or an incident report if injured on someone's property.
4. Limit communications: Avoid discussing fault or giving recorded statements to insurance companies without legal guidance.
5. Track your recovery: Keep a journal of pain levels, limitations, and how your injuries affect daily activities.
6. Consult a personal injury lawyer: A timely consultation can protect your rights when facing Austin's complex injury laws.

Do you have a valid personal injury claim?

Austin courts hear thousands of personal injury cases yearly, yet not every injury warrants legal action. The foundation of viable personal injury claims in Texas rests on clear liability and significant harm.

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Valid claims typically share these characteristics:

• Injuries requiring substantial medical treatment
• Clear evidence linking injuries to another's actions
• Documented financial impact from the incident
• Injuries affecting your ability to work or enjoy life
• An accident occurring within the statute of limitations

The strength of your claim depends on the specific details of your situation. During your free consultation, I'll assess these factors to determine your options for moving forward.

How do we prove negligence in a personal injury case in TX?

Winning personal injury claims in Travis County demands more than simply showing you were hurt. Texas law requires concrete evidence linking another's actions to your injuries:

• Duty of care: Showing the responsible party had an obligation to act reasonably under the circumstances.
• Breach of duty: Proving they failed to fulfill this obligation through action or inaction.
• Causation: Establishing a direct link between their breach and your injuries.
• Damages: Documenting the actual harm you suffered as a result.

Building this evidence chain means securing police reports, medical documentation, expert testimony, and witness statements. With years of experience litigating for both injury victims and insurance companies in Austin, I bring a well-rounded perspective to building negligence cases that are prepared to address aggressive defense strategies.

What damages can you recover after being injured in Austin, TX?

Texas injury law aims to restore what you've lost. Unlike some states, Austin courts recognize diverse forms of harm beyond just medical bills:

• Medical expenses: Past, current, and anticipated future treatments.
• Lost income: Wages, benefits, and earning capacity diminished by your injuries.
• Property damage: Costs to repair or replace damaged property.
• Pain and suffering: Physical discomfort and emotional distress.
• Loss of enjoyment: Decreased ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed.
• Disfigurement/impairment: Long-term physical limitations or visible scarring.
• Loss of consortium: Impact on family relationships.
• Punitive damages: In cases of gross negligence.

Each personal injury case presents unique damage profiles. My approach as an Austin injury attorney involves thorough documentation of every impact — visible and invisible — to secure fair compensation that truly reflects your losses.

What's the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Austin?

Texas law establishes firm deadlines for injury claims. Most personal injury lawsuits in Austin must be filed within two years of the incident date. This limitation isn't negotiable — miss it, and courts will almost certainly dismiss your case.

The clock runs differently in special circumstances. Filing a lawsuit against the government for negligence requires filing a formal notice of claim within six months. Child injury cases extend the deadline until the child's 20th birthday. Some latent and unknown injuries trigger the countdown only upon discovery.

These filing windows close permanently. I've witnessed deserving Austin injury victims lose valid claims worth thousands simply by waiting too long to consult a personal injury lawyer.

How much is my Austin personal injury case worth?

Austin personal injury settlements can span from modest $1,000 resolutions to multi-million dollar verdicts for serious injury cases. The spectrum between these extremes reflects case-specific realities rather than attorney skill alone.

While most personal injury cases settle without going to trial, I prepare every case as if it will reach the courtroom. This thorough approach often leads to stronger settlement offers, but when insurance companies won't pay fair compensation, I'm fully prepared to advocate for you at trial.

How much will a personal injury lawyer cost?

My Austin personal injury law firm operates exclusively on contingency fees for injury claims:

• Zero payment to start your case
• No bills arriving during your recovery
• No attorney fees paid until and unless we are successful in your case

This model means my law firm assumes the financial risk. While insurance companies deploy unlimited resources against injury victims, I cover case development costs, including medical record collection, expert witnesses, and court filings.