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At the Hanna Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers in West Texas are committed to using the full weight of our experience and thorough knowledge of the law to win justice for our clients. For more than 25 years, we have successfully fought for thousands of people injured on the road, in the West Texas oilfields, by medical practitioners, by defective products, and in other instances of negligence. We guide each client through the complexities of the legal system and conduct a rigorous investigation of every incident so we have a complete understanding of the damages involved and who is at fault.
We know that our clients come to us at a particularly vulnerable and confusing time in their lives, and we make sure to treat everyone with the empathy and honesty they deserve. You can count on us to stay on top of the day-to-day details of your case, so you can focus on what’s most important: healing.
If you’ve been hurt and you believe someone else may be at fault, call 432-606-2378 to speak with a personal injury lawyer at the Hanna Law Firm. You may also message us online and we will get back to you promptly. Initial consultations are free, and we have offices in Abilene, Odessa, Sweetwater, and Midland.
If you are unsure whether you have a legitimate personal injury claim in Texas, an experienced personal injury attorney at the Hanna Law Firm will be happy to set up a free consultation to hear your story and discuss the circumstances of your accident. In order to meet the requirements for a personal injury claim, we must be able to prove your case has the following four elements:
After you have suffered a serious injury, you may have many concerns. Our personal injury attorneys are here to put you at ease. We will help you address those concerns and questions.
When you’ve been in an accident through no fault of your own, the aftermath can be emotionally traumatic, physically painful, and financially catastrophic. You still have your normal household bills in addition to mounting medical expenses. If you are unable to work due to your injuries, you may have no way to pay this debt — putting your and your family’s home and entire future into question.
This is how a personal injury attorney can help. A personal injury case is designed to identify your damages, or losses, related to the accident and hold the party or parties responsible. We will make sure that they, or their insurance company, compensate you for the full amount of your losses — physical, mental, and emotional — so that the financial burden is lifted and you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
If you or a family member has been hurt in an accident, you need a West Texas personal injury lawyer to stand up for your rights. Call the Hanna Law Firm at 432-606-2378.
In the state of Texas, damages for personal injury cases fall into two main categories: “Special” and “General.”
Special damages are the easiest to determine because they are already associated with a concrete dollar amount. They include compensation for:
General damages are less concrete, although very real. They include compensation for:
There is a third category of damages that is not commonly awarded. Punitive damages are designed to punish and come into play only if the incident was determined to be the result of gross negligence or an intentional malicious act.
Every personal injury claim is different. Your injuries may be moderate or life altering. They may be patched up in a day or you may end up spending weeks in the hospital. You may go back to work quickly or be permanently disabled and unable to return. And, of course, how much you are able to receive in lost wages or lost earning capacity depends on your income before your accident.
A West Texas personal injury lawyer at the Hanna Law Firm will be happy to sit down with you and discuss the facts of your particular case. Whatever the circumstances, our goal is to make sure you receive the maximum possible compensation for your injuries and losses. You can trust us to not leave anything on the table. Call 432-606-2378 to schedule a free consultation.
If you are unable to return to your job and collect that all-important paycheck, we will include that financial loss in your personal injury claim. If you need time off to recover but are able to return to your previous employment at your previous salary, we will request compensation for the total amount of your lost wages. If your injuries are so severe that you will not be able to return, we will seek compensation for loss of earning capacity, covering your full, long-term expected losses.
If you lost a close family member in an accident and someone else is at fault, we can help you file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is similar to a personal injury claim, but it’s initiated by the victim’s survivors.
Texas is a comparative negligence state. This means that you, the plaintiff, may be found to be partially responsible for the incident that caused your injuries, and that your compensation will be reduced by that percentage as a result. But as long as the defendant is deemed to be more than 50% at fault, you may receive damages.
For example: say a car is rear-ended by a truck driven by an impaired driver who is speeding. It seems pretty obvious that the truck driver is at fault, right? But if the driver of the car was not wearing a seatbelt, the truck driver’s lawyers or insurance company may argue that failure to wear a seatbelt contributed to the car driver’s injuries.
In the state of Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should wait a couple of years before calling a West Texas personal injury attorney at the Hanna Law Firm; it’s important to contact us well before the deadline so we can prepare your claim.
At the Hanna Law Firm, our lawyers and staff members possess a tenacious work ethic, a compassionate and caring approach, and a shared dedication to our clients. We will stand up to big insurance both through negotiation and, if necessary, in a court of law.
To book an appointment to discuss your case, call 432-606-2378 or email us through our online contact form.
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