Austin Personal Injury Lawyer
Being injured in an accident can be a life-changing event. Even minor accidents can leave you temporarily disabled with injuries such as severe whiplash, lacerations, bruises, and concussions. You can find yourself unable to work, needing ongoing medical care, and suffering from physical pain, emotional trauma, and the financial stress of medical expenses.
However, when your injury results from another’s negligence, recklessness, or deliberate intent, you may have the right to seek compensation for your losses under Texas personal injury law.
At Jalili Law Firm, PLLC, our Austin personal injury attorney is here to help you navigate the legal process ahead. We offer compassionate and personalized representation combined with aggressive advocacy in the courtroom. We aim to maximize your recovery, allowing you to move forward with your life as comfortably as possible.
To learn more about how we can help you, call us at (737) 302-6903 or contact us online for a free initial consultation at our Austin or Edinburg, Texas locations.
What Is a Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by an injured person against the party or parties who caused the injury. In most cases, the injured person (the “plaintiff”) claims that the other person (the “defendant”) was negligent and that the negligence caused the injury.
To have a valid personal injury claim, you must be able to prove the following elements:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care
- The defendant breached that duty of care
- The defendant’s breach of duty caused your injuries
- You suffered damages as a result
What Is “Duty of Care?”
A duty of care is a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care to prevent harm to others. In personal injury cases, the duty of care typically refers to acting as a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances. For example, drivers must follow traffic laws and drive safely, and property owners must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition.
What Is “Breach of Duty?”
A breach of duty occurs when a person fails to act as a reasonably prudent person would in a similar situation. This can involve doing something or failing to do something that would be considered reasonable prudence. In the context of a car accident, for instance, speeding, running a red light, or driving while impaired would likely be considered a breach of a driver’s duty of care to others.
What Does “Causation” Mean in Personal Injury Cases?
To have a valid personal injury claim, you must prove that the defendant’s breach of duty was the direct cause of your injuries. This means that you would not have been injured without the defendant’s negligent or wrongful conduct. This is relatively straightforward in some cases, such as when a driver runs a red light and crashes into your car, causing injuries.
In other cases, establishing causation may be more complicated, such as when you are injured in a slip-and-fall accident caused by a hazardous condition on someone else’s property.
What Are “Damages” in Personal Injury Cases?
Finally, you must prove that you suffered actual damages for your claim to be valid. These are the losses you incurred due to your injuries and the accident that caused them.
In personal injury cases, two main types of damages may be available: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are those that are objectively verifiable through receipts and invoices. These can include medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.
Non-economic damages are the subjective, intangible losses you suffer, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Our Personal Injury Services in Austin & Edinburg, TX
Personal injury claims can arise from virtually any accident or event in which a person is injured. At Jalili Law Firm, PLLC, we have extensive experience representing victims of negligence and their families, and we understand the unique challenges involved in these types of cases.
We handle all types of personal injury cases, including those involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Defective products
- Slip and fall accidents
- Premises liability
- Dog bites
- Negligent security
- Workplace injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases?
Car Accidents
How Can We Help in Personal Injury Cases?
We know that you may have many questions when you are injured. You may not know where to turn or what to do next. Our goal is to provide the answers and information you need to make the best decisions for yourself and your family. We offer personalized attention and compassionate support from start to finish.
When you choose our firm, you can count on us to:
- Provide you with an honest case evaluation so you can better understand your rights and options
- Answer your questions and address your concerns promptly
- Keep you informed about any developments in your case
- Handle all communication with the insurance company and other involved parties on your behalf
- Aggressively advocate for you in settlement negotiations and, if necessary, at trial
- Provide you with the personalized and attentive legal representation you deserve
Discuss your case with our Austin personal injury attorney by contacting us online or calling (737) 302-6903. We also serve clients from our Edinburg offices.
Why Choose Jalili Law Firm, PLLC?
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Client Focused RepresentationOur team works tirelessly to provide personalized and effective legal solutions tailored to each client's unique situation.
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