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AUSTIN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Personal Injury Attorney in Austin
Personal injury lawsuits can range from car and truck accidents to product and pharmaceutical liability. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident or as a result of tainted products, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. An experienced Austin personal injury lawyer will have the expertise and resources necessary to pursue your case, and obtain the maximum possible compensation for you. Obtaining maximum monetary redress can consume substantial resources, including financial, logistical and legal. Investigations must be conducted, experts and witnesses must be skillfully interviewed, and lawyers who are inexperienced in these areas can leave recovery money on the table. If you have been injured, it is imperative that you consult with an Austin personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, so they can begin building your case. The Law Office of David D. White, PLLC is an established personal injury law firm in Austin, Texas. We specialize in representing injured people who have been harmed due to the negligence of another.
Personal injury lawsuits are a method for recovery for a person that has suffered injury by the negligent acts of another party. These lawsuits can stem from accidents involving a motor vehicle (car, truck, and motorcycle accidents), product liability, dog bite attacks, pharmaceutical liability, slip and fall accidents, boating accidents, aviation accidents and any other instance where injury has befallen someone due to the carelessness of another person. Personal injury lawyers can handle a variety of cases, though car accidents and truck accidents are the most common. Your personal injury lawyer should work with the kind of commitment that will ensure you receive the highest possible compensation for your claim. The attorneys at The Law Office of David D. White, PLLC are experienced personal injury attorneys who will work to maximize the compensation you deserve.
Austin Car Accident Lawyers
When a person has been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, he or she may be entitled to compensation for the injuries that he or she may have suffered, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, etc. Your car accident lawyer must be able to evidence the severity of injuries you have suffered as well as prove that your injuries were indeed caused by the negligence of the other motorist.
For instance, a car accident where the other motorist was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol could be potentially worth more to you because of the extreme nature of the negligence. Other parties are can also be named in a personal injury lawsuit involving a car accident under this personal injury claim. For example, a business establishment that illegally sold alcohol to the driver could be found negligent, as could a police officer who had an opportunity to prevent the negligent party from driving. Even the passenger in the opposing vehicle could be found negligent if he or she negligently entrusted the driver. In such cases, your Austin car accident lawyer must be able to prove that the additional parties are properly added to the suit which will help to maximize your recovery. The attorneys at The Law Office of David D. White, PLLC are experienced car accident lawyers so call today if you have been injured in a car accident.
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Austin Truck Accident Lawyers
Every year, hundreds of truck accidents take place on Texas highways leading to injuries and fatalities.
Whether the accident involves a big rig like a semi truck, an 18 wheeler, or a smaller truck, an accident involving one of these trucks often has devastating consequences. A big rig can weigh up to 80,000 lbs while a car may only weigh between 2,000 and 3,000 lbs. When a fully loaded truck collides with a car, the impact is usually the most devastating on the car. Injuries are almost certain and are often severe, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and death. Fatalities are not uncommon in trucking accidents and the passenger(s) of the smaller car are usually the ones impacted. A loaded semi truck can also carry hazardous cargo and toxic materials which when spilled after a crash, create dangerous conditions on the roads, for not just the truck driver and car involved in the accident, but for other motorists and pedestrians as well. The risks of poisoning, explosions, fires, etc. are very real.
In the moments after you have been involved in a truck accident, keep your wits about you. Do not give any statements to the trucking companies, their lawyers, or their insurers without your truck accident attorney present. Your Austin truck lawyer will begin investigating the accident immediately. The speed of the truck, the maintenance records, previous violations committed by the driver or the trucking company, eye witness statements, and other facts are very important to build a personal injury claim. There may be additional negligence, for example, if the driver of the truck was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Your Austin truck accident lawyer may also be able to add parties to your claim. For instance, investigations of the trucking company may reveal that the trucking company failed to maintain its fleet of vehicles, which contributed to the accident. The company can also be held responsible if your lawyer can prove that the drivers were overworked, fatigued, or were not subject to regular drug testing. Trucking companies can try to avoid liability for their drivers by labeling them “independent contractors” and not employees. Additionally, manufacturers of the trucks can be held liable if the accident was caused by a defective mechanism in the truck.
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Austin Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Every year, hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists are injured or killed by accidents in Austin. These two groups are of the most vulnerable on the streets. Bicyclists are legally allowed the same rights on the road as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, but they are often not afforded these rights. Many times, bicyclists may find themselves on the wrong end of negligence, speeding, and reckless driving when it comes to other automobiles. Obviously, an accident involving an auto vehicle and a bicyclist will likely cause more harm to the bicyclist then the driver of the vehicle. The impact of such an accident can throw the bicyclist from their bicycle causing head injuries and other trauma. Many times, the driver of the automobile will attempt to divert the blame to the bicyclist, claiming he or she was in the wrong lane, or not obeying traffic rules. Pursuing a personal injury claim against a motorist requires the expertise of an experience Austin bicycle attorney of pedestrian attorney as soon as possible.
Similarly, in a pedestrian accident, the risk of injuries and fatalities is obviously greater for the pedestrian than the driver. As more and more people take to bicycling and walking to their destinations, the possibility for pedestrian and/or bicycle accidents increases. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident of bicycle accident, it is important that you get in touch an Austin bicycle attorney or pedestrian attorney as soon as possible.
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Austin Product Liability Lawyers
Product liability can be established in three ways. An Austin product liability lawyer will attempt to prove that there were (a) flaws in the product that caused injury, (b) the flaws were developed during manufacturing, or (c) there existed flaws in the advertising or labeling of the product.
Products that are defective, tainted, or otherwise dangerous, cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year. These products include:
Food stuffs: Meat products, vegetables, cheeses and other products in recent years have been found to be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, including E Coli.
Children's products: These include lead painted toys, toys with detachable parts that can cause choking, etc.
Pharmaceuticals: These include both prescription as well as over the counter medications.
Automotive products: When auto accidents are caused by defective air bags, tires, seatbelts and other parts, the manufacturer may be held liable for any injuries that result.
Proving pharmaceutical liability can be difficult due to the intense regulations set forth by the FDA before a product can be approved for sale. Once the FDA gives its seal of approval, drug companies attempt to deflect liability for injurious products by hiding behind the FDA. If you have been injured by a pharmaceutical product, call The Law Office of David D. White, PLLC today for a free consultation.
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