Harlingen Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury & Car Accident Claims in Harlingen, Texas

It can be life-changing when you are injured in an accident that was another person’s fault. You may need time off work, which means you may lose your wages. Medical bills are piling up, and you don’t know what to do.

This is the time to contact a Harlingen, Texas personal injury lawyer who can help you get the compensation you deserve due to someone’s negligent or intentional conduct. We offer a free consultation, and if we take your case, you will not pay attorneys’ fees unless we win your case.

Personal Injury Cases We Can Handle in Harlingen, Texas

It does not matter what type of injury you experienced; we can help. Some of the main areas we work in include, but are not limited to:

• Auto accidents, including bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents.
• Semi-truck and 18-wheeler accidents.
• Boating accidents.
• Work-related injuries.
• Construction accidents.
• Defective products.
• Medical malpractice and drug recalls.
• Chemical exposure, leaks and spills.

Premises Liability

Texas law requires property owners to keep their premises in a safe condition. If there are unsafe conditions, they must warn about the dangers. If you are injured due to a negligent condition on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation from the owner and/or manager of the premises. Examples of these types of cases include:

• Slip, trip, and fall accidents. These types of accidents often result in major injuries like hip fractures or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
• Drowning Accidents
• Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

How Do I Win My Personal Injury Case?

The Elements of a Personal Injury Claim

• The person or business had a duty to act reasonably to keep you safe.
• The duty was breached, meaning the person or business was negligent.
• The breach caused your injury, which means the person or business’s negligence was the reason you were injured.
• You incurred damages as the result of your injury.

Examples of Breach of Duty

• Vehicles speeding, distracted driving, driving under the influence, or running red lights.
• Property owners failing to repair or warn about dangers.
• Doctors providing care below the community standard or administering unsafe prescriptions.
• Pet owners not properly monitoring their pets.

What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth in Harlingen, Texas?

Whether we take your case to trial or negotiate a settlement, damages you may be entitled to include:

• Your past and future medical expenses.
• Your past and future lost wages.
• Lost earning capacity if you can no longer work in your chosen career.
• Rehabilitation expenses.
• Necessary expenses, such as help with household tasks or transportation.
• Pain and suffering.
• Loss of enjoyment of life if you can no longer participate in activities you enjoyed before the accident.

When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Attorney?

Texas law generally requires you to bring your claim for damages within two years of the date you were injured. If you miss this deadline, you forfeit your right to seek damages. Contact the Law Firm of Ricardo A. Garcia today to recover the damages you are owed.