PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN KATY, TEXAS

If you have been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to various types of compensation, called damages. These damages are intended to compensate you for the physical, emotional, and financial hardships you have endured as a result of the accident. For example, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

• Past and future medical bills. You can seek compensation for all medical expenses related to your injuries. For example, you can seek money for doctor's visits, hospital stays, surgeries, prescriptions, and ongoing care.
• Lost income. Have you missed work due to your injuries? If so, you can seek reimbursement for the wages and benefits lost due to time off work during recovery.
• Loss of future earning capacity. Have your injuries affected your ability to return to work in the same capacity, or at all? If so, you can seek compensation for loss of future earning capacity.
• Property damage. If your personal property was damaged in the accident, you can seek compensation for repairs or replacement costs.
• Pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages refer to the physical pain and emotional and psychological impacts you have endured due to the accident and your injuries.

We understand that being involved in an accident where you may be partially at fault can be concerning, especially because it can affect your ability to recover compensation for your losses. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under this rule, you cannot recover damages if you are more than 50 percent responsible for the accident. You are still eligible to recover compensation if you are 50 percent or less responsible for the accident. However, your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of fault.

If there are disputes about liability in your case, you should get legal help from an experienced Katy personal injury lawyer. An attorney can investigate the accident and gather evidence to establish clear liability and maximize your potential recovery.

Getting in an accident can be overwhelming and stressful. However, the steps you take immediately afterward are critical for your health and protecting your potential personal injury claim. Our personal injury lawyers in Katy recommend the following steps:

1. Check for injuries. Check yourself for any visible injuries before moving to help others or moving to safety. If you can, check on any passengers and others involved for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 9-1-1 immediately to request medical help.
2. Notify law enforcement. Regardless of injuries, you should call 9-1-1 to report the accident to law enforcement.
3. Exchange information. You should collect and exchange important information from all involved parties. For example, you should get names, contact information, driver's license numbers, and insurance details from all motorists involved. You should also get their vehicle details, like vehicle identification numbers (VINs), license plate numbers, and makes and models.
4. Gather evidence. Before leaving the accident scene, take photos and videos of it if you can. You should document the accident scene, vehicle damages, and visible injuries. Make a note of details like weather and road conditions.
5. Seek medical attention. Even if you feel fine, you should get a complete medical evaluation. Some injuries may not show symptoms right away. Additionally, a medical evaluation right after the accident can directly link any injuries you may have to the accident.
6. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Katy. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal rights and options. Many personal injury attorneys, like ours, provide a free consultation to help you understand your best options for moving forward and determine how we can help.