New York And Texas Personal Injury Lawyer
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer to protect your financial future is an important decision. You need to select a lawyer that has the experience to handle your case. You need to look for a lawyer with a record of success. Who you select to handle your personal injury case can make a difference in the compensation you could receive.
The greater the injury, the greater the challenges the victim could face. Victims of serious injuries experience a great deal of pain and financial setbacks. The financial setbacks are due to medical costs and lost time at work. Sadly, many injuries that people suffer are due to the negligence of another person, meaning that their suffering is someone else’s fault.
Kirkpatrick Law has a history of success in maximizing compensation for those that are injured or lost a loved one. We offer free consultations for personal injury victims. Additionally, we take on personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we only get paid if we win.
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How Can A Personal Injury Claim Help?
Catasphoic injuries are painful and cause emotional suffering while trying to heal. On top of that, you will likely need extensive medical treatment, which leads to mounting medical bills. They can also lead to significant time lost at work and, or in some cases limit a person’s ability to earn income. The costs can make it challenging for a victim to recover.
These are just a few of the reasons that people file personal injury claims. A claim won’t take away someone’s pain, but it will help them financially recover. By filing a claim, victims can earn compensation that helps them and their families recover from a serious accident.
What Can I Recover With A Personal Injury Claim?
Through personal injury claims, you can demand payment costs you face due to an accident and injury. Damages can be financial, but they also include “non-economic” damages. In personal injury cases you may seek compensation for:
• Medical bills and on-going Treatment
• Loss of income from the time off work, or the impact on your ability to perform work
• Physical and emotional suffering
These are broad categories of damages that include many of the costs you face. Your best option to know what you may be able to recover is to talk with a Texas personal injury attorney.
What Is Negligence?
A key concept to personal injury cases is negligence. Negligence occurs when a party acts carelessly or without regard to the safety of others. This can happen when a company causes an injury by not implementing safety protocols. Additionally, negligence can occur if a driver causes an accident by texting while driving. You may even have a negligence case if a doctor ignores clear warning signs of a seriously ill patient. Negligence comes in many forms, and it is the basis for most personal injury claims. Your best bet to understand if your case is one of negligence is to contact a personal injury attorney Today.
Will my case be settled or go to trial?
At our law office, one of the most common questions is: Will my case be settled or go to trial?
To answer this question on whether your case is resolved through settlement or goes to trial depends on several factors. These factors are:
• The complexity of the case
• The amount being sought in damages
• The number of parties involved in the case
• Whether an insurance company is willing to pay a fair amount.
Your best bet in understanding the possibilities of your case is to talk with an experienced personal injury attorney. Eric Kirkpatrick can discuss with you your legal options and help you understand the best route for financial recovery. We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency basis for personal injury claims.
Get Help With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Kirkpatrick Law Today! Contact us to schedule your free consultation.
Cases We Handle
Car Accidents
If you have been injured in a car accident, don’t fight the insurance company alone. We help car wreck victims fight for maximum compensation after a serious auto accident.
Motorcycle Accidents
Insurance companies often blame motorcycle riders in accidents. However, it’s often another motorist at fault. You need an experienced attorney to help you recover after an accident.
Oil Field Injuries
In the oilfield, there are countless ways one can be injured. However, this doesn’t mean accidents are acceptable. Don’t be a vicitm of a company putting profits before safty.
Wrongful Death
Injury At Sea
Eric Kirkpatrick has experience with cases involving the Jones Act claims, Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA).
Commercial Truck Accidents
Refinery Explosions
If you or a loved one were injured or killed in a plant, refinery, or pipeline explosion, the company at fault often promises to take care of you and your family. However, it is not the company itself that decides your financial future.
Workplace Accidents
We work on your behalf, dealing with insurance companies and employers to make sure you get the benefits you deserve. Let us work on your behalf, so you can focus on your health and recovery.