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Personal Injury Lawyers

Cyclists have every right to share the road with motor vehicles, but while they are recognized as equals, they are no match for passenger or commercial vehicles when involved in a collision. The cyclist is almost always the one who suffers the most severe injuries, and might be left to deal with pain, mounting medical expenses, and severely damaged property. If you were hurt in an accident while riding, call our bike accident attorneys to get the justice you deserve.

Car crashes are incredibly common and account for a majority of personal injury claims. Injury collisions can be complicated cases because liability may be disputed, and sufficient insurance coverage is often a concern. No two car accidents are the same, but some of the most common kinds of car accidents include rear-end collisions, hit and run accidents, head-on collisions, side-impact accidents, intersection collisions, left-turn accidents, distracted driving accidents, work zone accidents, and drunk driving accidents.

While explosions may be more common in industrial and mining occupations, they can also occur in other settings, such as factories. Any explosion has the potential to cause severe or possibly even fatal injuries. The three most common kinds of explosions are chemical explosions, electrical explosions, and propane explosions. The causes of explosions are often incredibly difficult to determine, and most people involved in them simply have to wait to get more information following an investigation. When you hire a lawyer, they will conduct their own independent investigation to get answers as to how an explosion occurred and also who can be held liable.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufacturers of medical devices or products to notify consumers immediately. When a medical device is defective, there could be two different types of claims. A design defect alleges that there was a fundamental error in the basic design of a device or product that rendered it unsafe, and such cases will typically mean that all of the devices or products manufactured were unsafe. When an injury stems from a manufacturing defect, then the error is far more isolated to possibly a single product or maybe batch of products. You will want the help of an attorney in proving that a defective medical device caused your injuries.

An error, mistake, or oversight by a medical professional can have devastating impact on the patient who trusted them to provide responsible care and treatment. When this happens, you have the right to hold the professional or facility accountable for their failure to adhere to a specific standard of care. These claims can be challenging to pursue, but with the right attorney on your side, you could recover the money you need to pay for corrective treatment and other associated expenses.

Even when they wear helmets, motorcyclists can still be severely hurt in the event of a crash. It is possible for even seemingly minor collisions, such as rear-end accidents, to result in very serious injuries. Many motorcycle accidents stem from the negligence of other drivers, who often misjudge the speeds or distances of motorcycles. Insurance companies are quick to imply that motorcyclists were somehow at fault for their crashes, so it can often be difficult for victims to obtain just compensation in these cases.

Pedestrians have no protection whatsoever when they are struck by motor vehicles while walking on the sidewalk, in parking lots, or while crossing at intersections. Whether the accident was caused by the negligent driver of a motor vehicle or another dangerous circumstance, the injuries in these cases can often be catastrophic. Pedestrian accidents are more common at night, but accidents in the daytime can still stem from distracted driving, reckless driving, or possible driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Some people suffer injuries because of accidents caused by dangerous property conditions, and it may be possible to hold negligent property owners liable through premises liability lawsuits. Many victims in premises liability accidents will immediately be accused of having been at fault by the property owners and then their insurance companies. The success of a premises liability claim will often depend on the duty the property owner owed a person because of their legal status. An invitee is a person who enters property by the owner’s expressed or implied invitation for the mutual benefit of both parties and is owed the highest duty of care, a licensee is a person to whom the property owner has given consent to enter the property and must be warned of any dangerous conditions, and a trespasser is a person who is on the property unlawfully and is owed no duty of care.

While most people assume the products they purchase are safe to use, certain issues arise only after the products are actually used. Defective product claims usually fall under three areas of possible liability. A design defect will usually mean that the inherent design of a product was unsafe, and all products will be dangerous regardless of how well they are manufactured. A manufacturing defect relates to an error in the actual creation of a specific product, and this could be an issue limited to a batch of products or just a single product. Finally, a failure to warn claim could apply if the manufacturer failed to warn consumers about certain innocent uses of the product that prove to be dangerous.

Accidents on railroads are not just limited to train collisions. Derailments, crossing guard accidents, and defective equipment issues can also be the cause of action for some railroad injury claims. Issues with faulty tracks or defective signals or gates could also be the basis for these actions. The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) is the federal law that protects and compensates railroad workers injured on the job, but FELA is not the same as workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is provided regardless of fault, but FELA requires an injured railroad worker to prove the railroad was somehow negligent. Railroad accidents can affect many people aside from railroad workers.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most devastating diagnoses a person can receive, and the injury does not produce the kinds of visible effects that are more common with, say, broken bones. Nonetheless, a TBI can have a dramatic impact on a person’s life, often creating a number of cognitive difficulties that can make it impossible for a victim to obtain employment. Certain TBI victims may require full-time assistance with all of their basic needs. The lack of visible effects of injury can make it difficult for people to obtain fair and full compensation in these cases, as insurance companies may actually attempt to claim that an injury is not as severe as claimed.

Our attorneys have seen firsthand the devastation that collisions with large commercial vehicles can cause. That’s why we fight to hold the responsible parties accountable for the harm they cause innocent people on our roadways. Keep in mind that multiple parties could share responsibility for your crash, including the driver, the trucking company, third party maintenance companies, the party that loaded the truck, the owner of the cargo, and others. Because determining liability could be challenging, be sure to hire an experienced lawyer to represent you.

An injury at the workplace or jobsite can leave you sidelined without pay and could thrust unexpected expenses like medical costs and others upon you at the worst-possible time. Be sure to consult with an attorney who understands these types of cases right away. Depending on your circumstances, you could get medical treatment and recoup a portion of your wages through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. If a third-party caused your injuries, you could be eligible to pursue a third-party injury claim to recover additional compensation for the harm and financial losses you’ve suffered.

The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one can create a tremendous amount of confusion and stress for the family that is left behind. When a person dies because of another party’s negligence, the family can often file a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit could seek to recover damages for such awards as funeral and burial expenses as well as loss of economic support. Noneconomic damages could also be awarded for loss of consortium, lost care and support, or mental anguish. The surviving spouse, children, or parents of a deceased person can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas. If none of these parties file a wrongful death claim within three months of the date of death, the personal representative or executor of the deceased person's estate can file the lawsuit unless a surviving family member requests that the lawsuit not be filed.

Rideshare services, like Uber, have gained popularity over the years and have become a common form of everyday transportation. Although it’s a convenient and cost-effective option, the drivers are not professionals and accidents can and do happen. Whether you were the passenger, the driver of another car, or a pedestrian or cyclist, if you were injured in an accident with a rideshare driver, you deserve to be able to hold the negligent party liable. Reach out to our Uber accident lawyers in Austin to discuss your case.