Dedicated Personal Injury Law Firm in San Angelo
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If you have been hurt in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you may feel like you do not know who to turn to. As the medical bills and expenses start to pile up, it can feel impossible to focus on anything else, despite your need to dedicate your time to recovery. Fortunately, all hope is not lost if you have been hurt in an accident caused by another party.
At Jeff Chandler Law, we strive to provide our clients with dedicated and compassionate care while helping them seek justice against the responsible party. Our San Angelo personal injury law firm is here to ensure you do not suffer in silence and to guide you through the complex steps of filing a personal injury suit. We will investigate the site of your accident, enlist the help of eyewitnesses and experts, and negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.
Call (325) 309-5846 or contact us online to request your free, no obligation case evaluation today. Available 24/7 and for same day appointments.
Key Insights into Personal Injury Law in Texas
Understanding Personal Injury and Your Legal Rights
Personal injury is a field of civil law that allows people injured due to negligence to bring a lawsuit against the individual or entity responsible for their accident. Not only are you eligible to claim compensation for your tangible, financial losses such as hospitalization costs, but you can also recover damages for intangible, non-economic losses like mental anguish, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and pain and suffering.
Important Time Limits for Filing Injury Claims in Texas
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Texas is two years. This means you have two years from the date you suffered your injuries to file a claim or you will almost certainly lose your ability to do so. Some personal injury cases, such as medical malpractice or wrongful death cases have modifications as to when this two-year clock begins. For example, when filing a wrongful death claim, an individual has two years from the date of their loved one's passing which may be different than the date they suffered their fatal injuries.
Every state has their own statute of limitations, along with their own exceptions to the statute of limitations. In Texas there are circumstances that can extend or shorten this two-year clock so it is important to speak to an attorney about your case as soon as you can. Our firm offers free, no-obligation consultations so you have nothing to lose contacting us today.
Comprehensive Personal Injury Cases We Handle
You can rely on our firm for representation in a wide range of personal injury cases, such as:
- Wrongful death
- Workplace injuries
- Trucking accidents
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Slip, trip, and fall
- Sexual assault
- Railroad accidents
- Premises liability
- Oil field accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Industrial accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Defective products
- Construction accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Car crashes
- Bus accidents
- Airplane accidents
How Negligence Affects Your Injury Claim
In the context of Texas law, the term “personal injury” refers to any damage that you or your loved one experiences as a result of someone else’s negligence. “Negligence” refers to another party’s failure to behave reasonably, act carefully, or follow the law.
You might be surprised to learn that even true accidents can constitute negligence. In fact, most negligent people never intend to cause anyone harm. However, their careless actions have real consequences, and the law holds careless people accountable for those consequences. More often than not, that means they are responsible for assuming the financial costs of your suffering and losses.
Ideally, negligent people would always agree to pay for the injuries they’ve caused—and their insurance companies would agree to abide by their policy terms as well as state and federal law. Too often, however, defendants and their insurers choose to put up a fight instead. They do everything they can to reduce their financial liability, including “lowballing” your damages and requiring you to take legal action before they even begin to consider a fair valuation of your claim. This is where we come in to stand up for you and your right to obtain fair compensation that will cover your accident-related costs.
