Accidents can result in a wide variety of injuries. They range from minor to catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are typically defined as sudden, life-altering injuries with long-term consequences. Common personal injury examples include: Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) Broken and fractured bones Amputations Burns and electrocutions Facial and…
FAQs Category: Texas Personal Injury
Yes, the deadline set by the statute of limitations can be extended in limited circumstances. For example, the usual two-year deadline for filing personal injury claims may be extended in cases where: The injured person is under 18 when the accident occurred The injured person is mentally incapacitated when the…
Each state limits the time injury victims have to file a lawsuit through a law known as the statute of limitations. In Texas, the law typically gives only two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in court. If you fail to file your…
Every personal injury case is unique. The amount of compensation you can recover will depend on many factors, including the severity of your injuries, the extent of your losses, the circumstances of the accident that injured you, and the number of liable parties. Compensation is designed to cover various losses…
At The Wilhite Law Firm, we offer our legal services on a contingency basis. This means you pay nothing out-of-pocket for us to start working on your case. We cover the up-front costs of pursuing your claim, and you pay nothing unless we win your case. To make sure there…
To pursue a personal injury claim, you will need to prove that the other party was at fault for the accident or event that caused your injuries. In other words, you need to establish that the other party was “liable” for your related losses. Specifically, you will need to show…
If you were partially responsible for an accident, you may be wondering whether you can still recover compensation. Fortunately, yes. Texas courts deploy a concept known as comparative negligence (also referred to as “proportionate responsibility”). Under this rule, injury victims can recover compensation for personal injuries so long as they…
Your auto insurance policy most likely requires that you notify your provider any time you are involved in an accident that may be covered through a first-party claim. Though the deadline will vary from policy to policy, you are normally contractually obligated to report accidents within 30-60 days. Be sure…
No. There is no law requiring you to speak with the at-fault party’s insurer after an accident. In fact, speaking to their insurer is risky unless you know exactly what to say and what not to say. A single slip-up could give an adjuster everything they need to shirk their…
Though not all, most personal injury cases are based on the legal concept of negligence. In law, negligence arises when someone fails to exercise the same level of caution that a reasonable person would show in a similar situation. For example, failure to adjust your speed when driving in inclement…