Personal Injury Lawfirm in Weslaco, Texas

If you were injured in any type of accident that was the fault of another, you may need the services of a Weslaco, Texas personal injury lawyer to help you receive compensation for your losses. We offer a free consultation where we review the facts of your case and let you know if and how we can help you. 

A Weslaco, Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You with Any Type of Accident or Injury

No matter what type of accident you were involved in, at our Weslaco personal injury law offices, we can help. 

Some of the most common types of accidents we at see include:

• 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.

How To Prove Another Was Negligent

To prove that another was negligent, you must prove the four following elements.

• The person or entity had a duty of care.
• The person or entity breached that duty.
• The breach was the cause of the accident.
• As a result of the accident, you suffered damages.

A simple example of this is that all drivers have a duty to follow traffic rules and to drive safely. When a driver runs a red light, that is a breach of their duty. Running the red light caused the person to ram into your car, which was an accident.  As a result of that accident, you were injured and suffered damages of medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Some of the types of injuries we see include:

• Broken bones.
• Spinal injuries.
• Internal injuries.
• Chest injuries.
• Catastrophic injuries which may result in permanent disability or injuries so severe that the injured person needs lifelong care.
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Weslaco, Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers

A Weslaco, Texas personal injury lawyer can assist you with a wrongful death claim. This is when someone you love and have a relationship with, as defined by Texas law, dies as a result of the negligent conduct. Those who can sue for wrongful death are parents, children, spouses, and other loved ones. 

A wrongful death complaint is emotionally difficult for survivors. A Weslaco, Texas personal injury lawyer will work to get you the financial compensation you deserve due to the loss of your loved one. This includes payment for your loved one’s medical expenses, lost wages you depended on for your support, lost earning capacity, funeral expenses, and more.to 

What damages am I entitled to for my injury case in Weslaco?

A Weslaco, Texas personal injury attorney will pursue collecting compensation for you for your:

• Current and future hospital and other medical bills.
• Current and future lost wages.
• Compensation for long-term care if required.
• Lost earning potential if you are unable to continue in the career you were working in when you were injured.
• Pain and suffering.
• Lost of enjoyment of life.

Deadline for A Weslaco, Texas Personal Injury Lawyer to Submit Your Claim

Texas law requires a claim for compensation for a personal injury or wrongful death to be presented within two years after the date of the injury. There are very few exceptions to this rule.

If you miss the deadline for filing your claim, you will lose the opportunity to pursue compensation for your injuries. It does matter how severely you were injured, if you let the time pass, you will have to suffer without the hope of compensation.

Don’t let the clock run out on your personal injury claim in Weslaco, or anywhere in Texas! Contact the Law Office of Ricardo A. Garcia to find out what your claim may be worth!