Catastrophic injuries can happen in many ways. Vehicle crashes make up a big portion of those fatalities, but the leading driver of unintentional injuries is poisoning. Other potentially disastrous events include falls, medical malpractice, dog bites, and many other scenarios.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to negligence or breach of duty by another person or business, your Houston personal injury lawyer with Lowe Law is here to help.
Our team will work tirelessly to recoup your financial losses as well as compensation for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and more. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients and counting, so call today to explore your legal options further.
We Focus on the Following Areas of Personal Injury Law:
When negligence by others causes you harm, Lowe Law helps hold the responsible parties accountable. We do not get paid unless and until you do. If you have been injured in any of the following personal injury accidents, contact us to demand justice and the fair compensation you deserve:
- Houston Car Accident Lawyer
- Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Houston Premises Liability Lawyer
- Houston Slip and Falls Lawyer
- Houston Apartment Shootings Lawyer
- Houston Product Liability Lawyer
- Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
- Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
- Houston Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer
- Houston Workplace Injuries Lawyer
- Houston Wrongful Death Lawyer
You Have the Right to Total Compensation
In Texas, a judge and jury are tasked with considering several types of possible damages separately when they decide whether to award damages to a personal injury plaintiff.
These are commonly referred to as compensatory damages. They encompass a wide variety of economic damages, which are tangible, and non-economic damages which are intangible.
Medical Expenses
Your injury may necessitate a visit to a doctor or hospital. If this happens, the court will consider holding the defendant liable for your medical bills and determine the amount based on what you paid for your treatment. The insurance company may cover a portion of your damages, while the rest can be sought through your personal injury lawsuit.
Pain and Suffering
If you were seriously injured, you likely experienced severe pain and suffering as a result of the defendant’s actions or inaction. Texas courts take the pain and suffering you already experienced into account.
They also consider the pain and suffering you may experience in the future when determining the amount of money you should be awarded.
Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
If the personal injury event caused you to miss work because of doctor’s appointments or hospitalization, you may be reimbursed for the salary or wages you lost on medical treatment and healing.
Lost earning capacity means your ability to earn the same level of income you received prior to the personal injury event has decreased as a result of the injury. If you can no longer perform the work you once did for the same amount of pay or your future career prospects are inhibited due to the injury you suffered, the court will consider awarding an amount to compensate for this loss of earning capacity.
Houston Personal Injury FAQ
On What Basis Can I Claim Personal Injury?
Most successful personal injury claims prove a degree of negligence, meaning the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, breached this duty of care, caused injury as a result of the breach of duty of care, and caused the plaintiff to suffer damages resulting from this injury.
In personal injury cases in Texas, under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33 the plaintiff must, therefore, establish that a legal duty of care by the defendant existed and that the defendant did indeed breach this duty.
Your personal injury lawyer in Houston with Lowe Law must show that causation exists between the defendant’s breach of duty and suffering and that incurred damages due to the suffering caused by the defendant.
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Lawsuits?
For the majority of personal injury lawsuits in Texas, the maximum time that can pass between the actual injurious event and a claim being filed (referred to as the statute of limitations in legal terms) is two years under Tex. Civ. Pract. & Proc. Code §16.003.
There are, however, exceptions, for example, when a minor child was victimized or when the plaintiff did not recognize the damage done to him until a later time — as is often the case with medical malpractice suits and product liability cases. To ensure you do not miss this very important deadline, call Lowe Law immediately after suffering an injury caused by someone else’s negligence.
How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Texas?
Attorneys use the “multiplier method” to determine the judgment amount in personal injury cases. First, the court assesses the sum of economic and non-economic damages the plaintiff suffers. Economic damages — such as medical bills, rental car expenses, etc. — are the financial losses the plaintiff incurred as a result of the injurious event.
Non-economic damages are the “invisible” damages like emotional or psychological trauma or the loss of companionship when a loved one dies. Second, the judge or jury decides the severity and duration of the damages done to the plaintiff.
How Much does It Cost to Start a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When we offer to represent you in a personal injury case, there is no cost to you whatsoever unless and until you are awarded a settlement or judgment. Even your initial consultation is free of charge.
Once a judgment or settlement amount is awarded in your favor, we take a previously agreed-upon percentage of the win. Call Lowe Law today for a no-obligation, free personal injury consultation!
Consult a Leading Personal Injury Attorney in Houston for Help Today
You should not be forced to cover your expenses when you are already dealing with the physical trauma and emotional distress caused by your catastrophic injuries. Since 2016, our Houston personal injury attorney with Lowe Law has helped you fight for the compensation and damages you deserve.
Complete our secured contact form or call our office to get started on your claim as soon as today.
