Being injured in an accident leaves you in a difficult spot, but if you were injured by another person or entity’s negligence, the matter is that much more challenging. In a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for your physical, financial, and emotional losses, which can help you on your journey forward toward renewed health and well-being. Turn to an experienced Woodway personal injury attorney at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard for the trusted legal counsel you need.   

Personal Injury Claims Are Based on Negligence

Personal claims are based on negligence. For example, if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, the cause is likely to be the other driver’s negligence. Common examples include excess speed, distraction, and impairment. In addition to traffic accidents of all kinds, there are several primary forms of personal injury claims.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are based on the commercial property owner’s failure to implement the same level of care that other property owners would have under similar circumstances.

Product Liability Claims

Product liability claims are based on strict liability in Texas rather than on negligence. This means that the manufacturer of the dangerous product in question can be held responsible for losses related to design, manufacture, or instruction and warning. And this is true even if negligence did not play a role.

Medical Malpractice 

Medical malpractice claims are very similar to personal injury claims, but they are based on professional negligence. This means failing to take an action that other medical professionals with a similar level of skill would have or taking an action that they would not have under similar circumstances.

Working closely with a formidable personal injury lawyer from the start can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim.

The Required Elements in Woodway Personal Injury Claims

It is not enough to prove that the other party was negligent to bring a successful personal injury claim. Instead, you must also establish that each of the following elements apply:

• The at-fault party’s negligence was the direct cause of the accident in question.
• The accident caused you to be injured. 
• You suffered legal damages as a result.

Legal Damages Defined

In your personal injury claim, you will seek compensation for your legal damages, which are those losses that are covered by the law. These include all the following:

• Property damage, such as to your car and its contents in a traffic accident or to your home or other property in relation to a defective product claim
• Medical bills, which may extend far into the future if your injuries are serious or lead to complications or secondary health concerns
• Lost income, which will be compounded if your earning potential is affected, can lead to emotional consequences in response to career-related losses
• Physical pain and emotional duress, which can be so challenging that it surpasses your other losses combined

Proving Fault

A critical component of your claim is proving the other party’s negligence. For this, you will turn to your capable personal injury attorney, who will carefully gather and skillfully compile evidence like the following:

• The testimony of bystanders and the occupants of other vehicles in traffic accident claims
• Footage from bystanders’ phones, security cameras, dashcams, and traffic cameras – as applicable
• The police report or accident report
• Professional accident reconstruction models that highlight exactly how the accident happened
• The testimony of expert witnesses relevant to the accident in question
• Your own account of how the accident happened
• Physical evidence from the scene of the accident, such as skid marks and paint transfer in traffic accidents

Your reputable personal injury lawyer will spare no effort in their focused pursuit of the evidence necessary to prove the other party’s negligence. 

Your Personal Injury Attorney’s Role

Your practiced personal injury lawyer will play a key role in your claim. This includes ensuring that you understand the process and are not tripped up by the kinds of mistakes that are likely to weaken your claim, such as posting on social media prior to settlement. You can also rely on them to build a strong claim on your behalf, to knowledgeably negotiate with the involved insurance company, and to be well prepared to skillfully represent you in court if the insurance company refuses to negotiate fairly.

It Is Time to Consult with an Experienced Woodway Personal Injury Lawyer 

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Woodway, you should reach out to The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard. Pritchard is a savvy Woodway personal injury attorney whose impressive track record speaks to his fierce commitment to your claim’s best possible resolution. Learn more about what we can do to help you by contacting us online or calling us at 254-781-4222 and scheduling a free consultation today.