A personal injury suit is normally put together when a victim believes they’ve been harmed by a person or company acting negligently, potentially leading to a personal injury case settlement. This suffering may be physical or mental, and is even applicable if the victim was killed due to negligence. The victim or their family will have to prove to the court that the defendant either intended to cause harm or ignored safety measures that could have prevented it. Because this is can be difficult to prove, the victim should consider speaking with an experienced attorney to facilitate the process.
This area of law encompasses many things, from vehicle accidents to medical negligence. A personal injury suit may be filed in the wake of an airplane crash, an incident while working, or in response to a manufacturing defect. For example, many people sought compensation from Stryker Orthopaedics when their hip replacement devices were causing a high rate of painful complications.
Anyone who believes they’ve been harmed by negligence should think about speaking with an experienced lawyer immediately. It’s important to consider an attorney who is specialized in personal injury law, because these experts will be familiar with the victim’s plight and ready to act. Roughly 10 percent of attorneys in Texas are specialized in any given field, and very few are certified in this one. Many will usually only take payment if the case is successful or reaches a settlement, so they will put maximum effort into helping their clients. This includes investigating the accident to determine fault, gathering pertinent facts to the case, organizing arguments for the court, coaching the victim through the deposition phase, and earning a favorable judgment for their client should both parties agree to settle.
Attorney Terry Bryant
Terry Bryant is Board Certified in personal injury trial law, which means his extensive knowledge of the law has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, setting him apart from many other injury attorneys. The 22 years he spent as a Municipal Judge, Spring Valley Village, TX also provides him keen insight into the Texas court system. That experience also helps shape his perspective on personal injury cases and how they might resolve. This unique insight benefits his clients. [ Attorney Bio ]
