Few things are as devastating as being injured by another’s negligence. Such accidents can leave a victim permanently disabled, unable to care for themselves, and with lasting trauma. When such a situation arises it is important that you consider your future needs and that you retain a lawyer experienced in handling such matters. Experienced counsel can help you to recover the money you need for future living expenses, medical care, as well pain and suffering. Joey Tellez is a Laredo, Texas personal injury lawyer assisting those who have been injured due to the negligent or reckless acts of others. We are proud of the level of service we provide to our clients and we are ready to assist you. Contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation.
Laredo attorney assisting those who have been injured in car wrecks, trucking accidents, or through some other incident
Texas law protects those who have been injured due to the actions of another. A victim may be entitled to compensation if it is shown that another person or entity acted in an unreasonable manner and caused an accident which resulted in injuries. Such compensation can include past and future lost wages, past and future medical expenses, payment for pain and suffering, and punitive damages under some circumstances. Under our state’s comparative fault laws one may be compensated for their injuries as long as they were not more than fifty-one percent responsible for an accident. Most accident claims must be brought within two years of the incident. Missing this time frame can result in a victim losing their right to be compensated.
The first step in a personal injury case is for the Plaintiff’s lawyer to contact the insurance carriers. The carriers will then deal with counsel directly while the victim undergoes necessary medical treatment. Counsel will send a demand for payment to the carriers once the victim’s damages can be reasonably calculated. If a fair settlement is not obtained then it will be necessary for the Plaintiff to litigate the matter in Court. The first step of such litigation is to file a Petition. Counsel will use a process known as “discovery” to accumulate evidence of the Defendant’s negligence. Should the matter proceed to trial then a jury will decide whether the Defendants should be found liable, the extent to which the Plaintiff was at fault for the accident (if at all), and the amount of compensation the Plaintiff should receive. The litigation process is complex and the rules of civil procedure will be enforced. It is important that you retain a firm experienced in handling such matters.
Joey Tellez is a Laredo attorney assisting those who have been injured by the negligence of others. Joey has been licensed to practice law since 2002. Injury cases handled by our office include:
- Auto accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Uninsured motorist claims
- Oil field injuries
- Wrongful death cases
Joey understands the impact such situations can have on the life of you and your loved ones. He will use your initial consultation to help you understand what to expect from the process. Our office will then immediately contact the insurance companies. If a fair settlement offer is not made then we will not hesitate to litigate the matter on your behalf. We will ensure that your rights are protected as the case moves forward. We take pride in the results we have achieved for our clients and we are ready to assist you. Contact us today.
Personal injury lawyer staying in regular contact with Laredo clients
One of the most common complaints against attorneys is that they fail to stay in contact with their clients. We strive to be different in this regard. Joey strives to return all phone calls on the day they are received and he often gives clients his cell phone number so that they may reach him directly. Also, Joey deals with all matters in our office personally. This means that you will be dealing with him and not with an associate. We understand that Laredo clients are putting their trust in us when they hire Joey as their personal injury lawyer. We take this responsibility seriously.