If you recently suffered a catastrophic back injury in an accident and someone else is at fault, you may not be stuck covering the costs associated with your injuries. The liable party can be ordered to compensate you for the full value of your damages if you take advantage of all possible opportunities for legal recourse. Fortunately, with help from our premier Dallas back injury attorneys from Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC, you can get the legal support you need when you need it most.
Our personal injury legal team will work tirelessly to determine who is responsible for causing your injuries and consider which options are most likely to return maximum compensation for your damages and suffering. After analyzing the circumstances of your case, we will know whether multiple parties share liability for your damages and how to make them pay. Contact us to request a free consultation today and learn more about how the claims process works, how much compensation you could recover for your back injuries, and which injury laws are most likely to have an impact on the outcome of your case.
Back injuries can potentially occur in virtually any type of accident. However, at Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC, we have seen certain types of accidents resulting in back injuries more often than others, including:
These are only a few examples of potential accidents that could cause debilitating back injuries. If you have been injured in another type of accident we did not include in the list above, do not feel discouraged. Simply contact our office to discuss the injuries you sustained and find out whether you have grounds for a legal claim.
In the aftermath of your back injuries, your life may be tremendously affected. Fortunately, there are several ways you may be able to fight for the compensation you are entitled to. Typically, this involves filing a claim with the insurance company, bringing your case to trial, or both. Insurance settlements will only cover specific types of damages, as outlined in the policy. Since Texas follows fault-based insurance laws as described under Transportation Code Chapter 601. Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, we will be dealing with the liable party’s insurer.
Generally, insurance settlements only compensate injury victims for property damages and medical expenses, but only up to the policy limits. For instance, if the at-fault party has $100,000 in bodily injury liability coverage, but your medical expenses are over $200,000, the insurance company will only have to pay out $100,000 in damages. This would leave you with over $100,000 in unpaid medical bills. Fortunately, these excess damages, and all non-economic damages that insurance generally does not compensate for, can be demanded in your back injury lawsuit.
Some examples of non-economic damages and other economic damages that can be recovered through your personal injury lawsuit include:
It is crucial that you file your back injury lawsuit before time runs out. According to Tex. Civ. Pract. & Proc. Code § 16.003, the statute of limitations for back injury lawsuits across Texas is just two years. Typically, the countdown will begin the day the accident occurred and expire exactly two years later. However, Some circumstances may allow the countdown to temporarily pause.
This is known as “tolling” the statute of limitations. Generally, the statute of limitations will not pause its countdown unless the liable party leaves the state, you receive a delayed diagnosis, or a minor child has been injured. It is crucial to ensure your claim is filed before time runs out otherwise you could be barred from pursuing your case at trial.
The back injuries you suffered in the accident may have had a debilitating impact on your life, but they do not need to destroy your future. When our Dallas back injury attorneys recover total compensation for your losses, you will have access to the financial support you need to heal from your injuries and start to rebuild your life. This could be your best opportunity to fight for the fair compensation you deserve.
Do not let it pass you by. When you are ready to pursue justice and hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligent actions, do not hesitate to schedule a free consultation with our team at Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC. Fill out our online contact form or call our office to get started on your case as soon as today.