Work With Dedicated El Paso And Austin Lawyers After A Personal Injury
A motor vehicle accident or any other serious accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. You may already be grappling with this truth after suffering serious injuries in a car, truck or motorcycle accident in Texas or elsewhere.
One of the greatest challenges of this disruptive time of life is to know what to do next, day to day. You may have physical therapy to do and other life complications to resolve. At the same time, you likely realize that your expenses and losses are adding up in a hurry. How will you pursue the compensation that you need and deserve for the following?
- Payment of your medical and rehabilitation bills as well as related costs
- Replacement of your lost wages
- Financial acknowledgement of your pain and suffering
At the Lozano Meza Law Firm, we work closely with clients to help them face these challenges by maximizing their financial recoveries after suffering injuries in accidents. We also represent next-of-kin in wrongful death claims when accidents are fatal. With offices in both El Paso and Austin, we are ready to serve injured Texans across the state.
What Kind Of Personal Injury Compensation Is Available In El Paso?
Texas law allows for three types of “damages” (compensation) for personal injuries: economic, noneconomic and punitive. Exactly what any given individual can expect to receive depends largely on the specific facts of the case, with compensation tied closely to the severity of the victim’s injuries.
Economic damages are quantifiable losses, such as property damage, medical bills, lost wages and – when the injuries are serious – the need for future medical care and future loss of earning capacity. There are no caps on economic damages in Texas.
Noneconomic damages are those intangible losses that can come along with a personal injury, such as pain and suffering, issues with post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of consortium and the reduced quality of life you may experience. These are harder to quantify, and some claims are subject to damage caps that limit the amount of noneconomic damage available.
Punitive damages are solely intended to punish the at-fault party for specific actions, usually when there is gross negligence, fraud or deliberate malice involved. Texas law limits punitive damages, in most cases, to $200,000 or twice the amount of noneconomic damages awarded up to $750,000 (whichever is more).
In general, you can expect to recover both economic and non-economic damages in a claim that is settled through negotiation, while punitive damages are something that might be awarded by a jury if the claim goes to trial.
What Is The Statute Of Limitations On Personal Injury Claims In Texas?
Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code defines the statute of limitations for personal injuries as two years from the date of your injury. With only a few exceptions, that means that you have just two years from the date of a car accident, slip-and-fall mishap or other incident to file a lawsuit. Should you delay, you will likely lose your right to make a claim forever.
Personal Injury Representation In Austin And Central Texas
Lozano Meza Law Firm is proud to bring our proven legal representation to Austin. By establishing a presence in the heart of Texas, we are better positioned to provide dedicated, hands-on advocacy to injured Texans throughout the region.
We believe you deserve more than a “case number” experience. At many large personal injury firms, communication is the first thing to break down. Clients struggle to reach their attorneys, phone calls go unreturned, and status updates are scarce. We operate differently. Our El Paso clients have trusted us for years because we prioritize direct attorney access and consistent, proactive communication. Now, we are bringing that same level of personal attention to our Austin office.
If you have been injured in Central Texas, our team is ready to listen. We will treat you with the respect you deserve and fight tirelessly for the outcome you need.
Why Should You Work With The Lozano Meza Law Firm After An Accident?
When we take your personal injury case, we will begin right away to learn about the accident that has so greatly altered your way of life. A large part of our job is to get ready to tell your story to claims adjusters, a jury and/or a judge. We find that our clients soon feel like family as we prepare to represent them in settlement negotiations, in mediation or at trial. Our years of experience as trial attorneys have prepared us to zero in on evidence and human outcomes in personal injury cases.
We are here for you after you have suffered one or more of the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents: Our El Paso and Austin attorneys represent clients injured in car accidents, semi-truck collisions, motorcycle crashes and distracted driving incidents throughout Texas.
- Catastrophic injuries: When an accident leaves you with life-changing injuries, our El Paso and Austin attorneys work to secure full compensation for your medical needs, lost income and long-term quality of life.
- Premises liability: Our El Paso and Austin attorneys represent clients injured in slip-and-fall accidents and other incidents that result from a property owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions.
- Product liability: When a defective or dangerous product causes your injuries, our El Paso and Austin attorneys pursue accountability from the manufacturers and distributors responsible.
- Construction accidents: Our El Paso and Austin attorneys represent workers and site visitors injured due to fall hazards, heavy machinery accidents, equipment malfunctions and failures to adhere to critical safety regulations.
- Wrongful death: When a loved one dies due to another party’s negligence, our El Paso and Austin attorneys stand with your family and fight to hold the responsible party accountable.
While we reconstruct your accident and emphasize clear communication throughout the personal injury recovery process, we will continue to prepare to fight aggressively for you and your well-being. This may mean:
- Gathering testimonies from the people closest to you
- Evaluating and depicting how seriously your accident has altered your lifestyle
We are confident that you will soon discover, as our other clients have done, that the large amounts of face-to-face time and family-like love from your personal injury lawyer will inspire confidence and give you hope throughout your case.
Do Not Wait To Protect Your Rights. Contact Our El Paso Or Austin Personal Injury Attorneys.
Acting fast after an injury gives your attorney the best chance to gather and preserve critical evidence. A thorough investigation helps identify who is responsible and builds the foundation for a strong claim. At the Lozano Meza Law Firm, we want to understand exactly how your accident happened so we can build the strongest possible case for you.
Our initial consultations are completely free, and we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our offices in El Paso and Austin are ready to help you take the first step toward the recovery you deserve.
To schedule your free consultation with a personal injury attorney, call us at 915-706-2111 or submit an inquiry through our online intake form.