Personal Injury Lawyer in Alamo, TX

Personal Injury & Car Accident Claims

It is frightening to be injured in an accident. This is true whether you were broad-sided by an 18-wheeler or were hurt on the job. An Alamo, Texas personal injury lawyer understands the physical and emotional trauma you experience from being injured due to the negligence of another.

We offer a free case evaluation. If we decide to work together, there will be no attorney fees unless we win your case, either at trial or by negotiating for you a reasonable and fair settlement agreement.

A Personal Injury Attorney in Alamo, Texas That Handles All Types of Personal Injury Cases

An Alamo, Texas personal injury lawyer handles all types of personal injury claims including:

• Construction and industrial accidents, including electrocution, falls, caught-in-between, machinery accidents, and more.
• Car accidents. This includes boat, crane , motorcycle, bicycle, ride share (Uber/Lyft) and pedestrian accidents.
• Commercial truck accidents.
• Bus accidents.
• Slip and fall accidents.
• Dog bites.
• Product liability cases where manufacturers and distributors may be sued for putting a defective product on the market.
• Drug recall and medical malpractice, which is when a medical practitioner performs services below the standard of care in the community.
• Accidents due to inadequate lighting.
• Accidents due to inadequate security.

Do I need an Alamo personal injury lawyer to get compensation for my injury?

Under Texas law, to collect damages from someone, you must prove the person was negligent, and the negligence was the cause of your accident and injury. An Alamo, Texas personal injury lawyer knows how to prove fault and knows what is needed from you to prove your case. 

Damages to which you may be entitled include:

• Your medical bills, both current and those that may be required in the future.
• Your lost wages, both current and what you may lose in the future.
• Rehabilitation needs, including physical, occupational, speech, and vocational.
• Your pain and suffering and possible emotional distress.
• Lost earning capacity if you are unable to work at all, or if you are unable to work and earn the same amount you were earning prior to the accident.
• Lost enjoyment of life if you are unable to enjoy activities you engaged in and enjoyed prior to the accident.

Your Alamo, Texas personal injury lawyer may need to consult with experts who can predict what your future medical bills and lost wages will be. An expert may be needed to predict lost earning capacity if you are unable to return to work.

Common Types of Accidental Injuries

Some of the most common types of accidental injuries in Texas are:

• Vehicular accidents. This includes cars, trucks, boats, tractors, bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians. In 2023 in Texas, more than 250,000 people were injured in vehicular accidents. This was more than a 5,000 increase than in 2022. The two main causes of these accidents are distracted driving or driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Commercial truck accidents. When a fully loaded 18-wheeler weighing approximately 80,000 pounds collides with a 3,000-pound car the results are often catastrophic.
• Dogs bite approximately 4.5 million people a year. Out of those bitten, an estimated 27,000 are so severely bitten they need reconstructive surgery.
• Slip, trip, and fall accidents result in about 8 million emergency visits every year across the nation.
• Product liability where a defective product causes individuals harm.

How long do I have to make a claim for my injuries?

Texas law, called the statute of limitations, requires you to bring your claim for compensation within one year of the date you were injured. There may be a few exceptions to this rule, but do not take a chance. Consult with an Alamo, Texas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to see if you have a case. If you need a lawyer in Alamo, or anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, to fight for your lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering, call (956) 630-2882 or message the Ricardo A. Garcia Law firm today!