Call us today and talk directly to an attorney if you are thinking about retaining a lawyer for your case. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and equipped to handle personal injury insurance claims. In certain minor injury cases you will be better off handling the claim yourself, and we will be able to tell you if your case is one of those. But keep in mind that insurance companies have every incentive to pay you as little as possible so that they can make higher profits, and sometimes seemingly minor injuries end up being more permanent and life-altering that you may initially think. Whenever there is a serious injury claim, you need an attorney. There are many pitfalls and you have too much to lose by representing yourself in these cases. Historically, Plaintiffs with lawyers have been found be much more likely to receive larger settlements than those who go it alone. We are experienced in negotiating and obtaining the maximum recovery to you, and with will handle all communications and negotiations with first party (your own) and third party ("their" insurance) insurance carriers and adjusters on your behalf.
Call us today and talk directly to an attorney if you or a loved one have been seriously injured at a workplace. In Texas, the outcome of an injury claim will depend on a wide variety of factors, including the facts and circumstances of your injury, and also including whether the employer carried workers compensation insurance. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and equipped to handle personal injury claims against employers and third parties that occur at your workplace. We will evaluate your case with you and can represent you in every part of your case from setting up an insurance claim and preserving vital evidence through every phase of litigation to recover the monetary damages that you are entitled to.
Call us today and talk directly to an attorney if you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,987 pedestrians killed nationwide in 2016 and slightly fewer in 2017. Motorists owe a duty of care to pedestrians, who are essentially completely vulnerable against a car or other motor vehicle. This duty of care includes maintaining a proper lookout and yielding to pedestrians in properly marked crosswalks. A distracted driver who is checking a cell phone instead of watching the roadway and pedestrians creates an unnecessary danger and a failure to act responsibly that can and should be avoided in every case.
Call us today and talk directly to an attorney if you or a loved one have been seriously or fatally injured in an oilfield accident. Oilfields and their support industries present unique dangers which require strict adherence to government regulations and standard industry safety practices. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39 workers sustained fatal injuries on the job in mining, quarrying and gas extraction in 2017. Of those 39 fatalities, 22 were caused by transportation incidents, and 13 were caused by exposure to harmful chemicals or non-transportation extraction equipment. In Texas, the outcome of an injury claim will depend on a wide variety of factors, including the facts and circumstances of the injury, which people and entities bear legal responsibility, whether those entities carried workers compensation insurance that would cover the injuries. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and equipped to handle personal injury claims against oilfield operators and support entities following an oilfield accident. We will evaluate your case with you and can represent you in every part of your case from setting up an insurance claim and preserving vital evidence through every phase of litigation and when necessary will associate with other attorneys when necessary to cover every aspect of the case with all of the resources needed to obtain the monetary recovery you are entitled to.
Car collisions are always distressing experiences and collision victims are often left with physical injuries, emotional pain and significant financial burdens. The consequences are worse when the at-fault person who caused the accident was driving under the influence of alcohol and completely unable to safely drive.About one in three traffic deaths in the United States involve a drunk driver, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2012 national survey reported by the CDC found that Texans report driving after drinking too much at a higher rate than the national average.The attorneys at Sanchez Law fight for victims of drunk driving collisions in all the greater Austin area, including Bastrop, Buda, Kyle, Manor, Bastrop, Manchaca, Round Rock, Hutto, and Pflugerville. Our attorneys are prepared to hold accountable these reckless and dangerous drivers and help their victims obtain the compensation they deserve.
A person who operates a motor vehicle on a public road while intoxicated can be charged with DWI. The Texas Penal Code defined intoxication as having a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or above, while the threshold for commercial drivers is .04 percent or above. A driver is also intoxicated if they do not have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties due to alcohol and/or drugs. Under 21 years of age? Then you are not permitted to drive with any detectable blood alcohol content.
Bars, taverns, or any drinking establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold is known as a "dram shop." Under the dram shop law in Washington DC, if a drinking establishment serves alcohol to someone under the age of 21 or who is visibly intoxicated may be held partially responsible for injuries or death caused by that person. These types of cases are difficult, and often need an experienced attorney to prove liability against potential parties.
If you or your loved were injured in a drunk driving accident, call the experienced team at Fletcher law firm . We have the experience, resources, and skills to fight on your behalf. As personal injury attorneys, we will conduct a thorough investigation of all aspects of the case, including a background search on the drunk driver and to find any other potential parties who could be liable for your accident and injuries.