Personal Injury Lawyer in Hidalgo, TX

Personal Injury & Car Accident Claims

If you were injured in any type of accident caused by another’s negligence, you should contact a Hidalgo, Texas personal injury lawyer who can help you obtain compensation for your injuries.

The attorney must prove that the other person or business owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty, the breach caused the accident, and you were injured. For example, drivers owe a duty to drive carefully. They breach that duty if they run a red light and ram into your car. If you are injured, you have suffered damages.

Types of Cases Handled In Hidalgo, Texas

A Hidalgo, Texas personal injury lawyer handles all types of personal injury cases, including:

• 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.

We Help You Get You the Damages You Deserve

Under Texas law, there are two types of damages: compensatory and punitive.

Compensatory damages are designed to return you to the state you were in prior to the accident. These include:

Economic Damages Due To Injuries

• Payment of your hospital and medical bills.
• Estimation of future medical expenses.
• Reimbursement for lost wages.
• Estimation of future lost wages due to the negligent act.
• Cost of retraining if you cannot return to your previous career.
• Projection of lost earning capacity due to permanent disability.
• Reimbursement for all related out-of-pocket expenses.

Your lawyer may consult with experts to calculate future medical expenses, lost wages, and lost earning capacity.

Non-Economic Damages Due To Injuries

These are damages without precise mathematical calculation, including:

• Pain and suffering, often determined based on injury severity.
• Emotional distress.
• Loss of consortium or companionship.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are rarely awarded but may apply if the negligence was egregious, such as injuries caused by a drunk driver.

Statute of Limitations

Texas law generally requires you to file a personal injury claim within two years of the accident. Missing this deadline may bar you from seeking compensation, regardless of the severity of your injuries or expenses.

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