The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. has represented the legal rights of injury victims in Central Texas since 1962.
Like you, we live and work here, so it is important to us that the members of our community can receive the justice and compensation they deserve when facing serious injuries.
If you or a loved one needs a Waco personal injury lawyer you can trust, we encourage you to lean on our 85 years of combined experience.
We offer free case consultations to help us understand more about your case and how we can work together to achieve maximum compensation.
To share your story with one of our personal injury lawyers, please contact us online or call (254) 232-6283. We are committed to helping you win the recovery and justice you deserve.
Do You Have a Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury is a category of legal claims wherein an individual suffers injuries, usually because of someone else’s negligent act or inaction.
The behavior could have been committed by an individual or entity, such as an organization, business, government, or other group or representative of a group.
Failing to exercise the degree of care expected of someone in order to minimize the risk of harm to another is considered negligence in Texas. In order to prove a negligence claim, you must be able to establish these four elements:
- Duty. The defendant owes a legal duty of care to the injured party. This could be as simple as the duty to obey traffic laws.
- Breach. An unfulfilled duty of care is a legal breach of duty. Failing to stop at a stoplight is a breach of duty.
- Causation. The defendant’s breach of duty must have caused the injury you suffered. If they had not run the red traffic light, the accident would not have occurred.
- Damages. Actual damages must have occurred in the form of physical, mental, emotional, or financial harm. For example, a small bruise is unlikely to be compensable, but a broken bone is.
Your Waco personal injury lawyer will be able to walk through each of these elements with you to determine if you have a valid personal injury claim.
Who Is Liable for a Personal Injury Case?
Liability will depend on the circumstances of your claim. Sometimes, more than one person can be at fault for an accident.
Your ability to prove who was at fault may be an important part of recovering maximum compensation. Though the majority of personal injury cases settle before going to trial, one of the primary reasons for litigation is for disputes over liability.
Si usted fue parcialmente responsable del accidente que le causó las lesiones, aún puede presentar una reclamación.
Texas follows the doctrine of modified comparative negligence when assessing liability for personal injury cases.
Under this rule, the damages you collect can be reduced according to your share of the fault. However, if you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover at all.
For example, if you were 20% at fault for the accident, you are eligible to recover 80% of your awarded damages.
Casos de lesiones personales que llevamos
Any time someone else’s negligent behavior causes serious harm, the team at The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. can help.
These are some examples of personal injury cases we handle. Please note that this is not an extensive list. If your case differs from these examples, that does not mean we cannot help or you cannot recover.
We encourage you to take us up on our offer of a free consultation to understand the strengths of your case and the best legal course of action for you.
Accidentes de tráfico
There were 15,299 serious injury crashes in Texas in 2022, with 18,880 people sustaining serious injuries from those crashes.
Though driving is inherently dangerous, most accidents are caused by driver error, though there can also be mechanical or external contributors.
You will often have to deal with insurance companies when seeking compensation, and It is important to understand your rights to recovery. Never accept less than what you deserve after a car accident.
Accidentes de moto
Unfortunately, due to a lack of protection, motorcycle accidents are often serious or even fatal. In 2022, 562 motorcycle riders were killed in Texas in motor vehicle crashes. This is an 8% increase over the previous year.
Injured riders often face extensive medical costs, as well as long-lasting physical and emotional damage. An experienced Waco personal injury attorney can help you obtain the compensation you need to move forward.
Accidentes de camiones
Texas is a big state with lots of open roads for commercial trucks traveling from one side of the state to the other, to ports, and across the country. Though commercial trucks are crucial for the Texas economy, they can also cause significant damage in an accident.
These big vehicles have a harder time making fast driving maneuvers such as slowing or turning. They also have large blind spots, as well as other factors that contribute to accidents.
Atropellado por conductor ebrio
Forbes ranked Texas as the third-worst state for drunk driving in the nation, only exceeded by Wyoming and Montana.
Being hit by a drunk driver is not only devastating, but it is also infuriating as you are suffering because of someone else’s irresponsibility.
Lesiones laborales
If you are injured on the job in Waco, you may be eligible to file a no-fault workers’ compensation claim. It is important to note that there are circumstances where your claim may be denied.
In these cases, you may consider appealing the decision or filing a lawsuit. Your Waco personal injury attorney can help you walk through your options.
Accidentes en yacimientos petrolíferos
It is no surprise that, as the top oil-producing state in the nation, Texas has its fair share of oilfield accidents.
This is a very specific area of personal injury law that relies heavily on knowing industry regulations. It is important to have Waco personal injury lawyers experienced in oilfield accidents to help you understand your rights.
Responsabilidad por productos defectuosos
It is reasonable to assume that the products you purchase will work as intended. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
Products that are incorrectly designed, manufactured, or labeled can not only be frustrating, but they can also be extremely dangerous.
Producers of these products should be held liable for the negligence and endangerment of consumers.
Slip and Falls
Slips and falls can happen to anyone, but if they occur because of someone’s inattention to known dangers such as wet floors or broken stairs, you may be entitled to compensation.
These types of cases fall under the legal umbrella of premises liability, and it is extremely important to understand and prove who was at fault.
Lesiones infantiles
As a parent or guardian, there is nothing worse than seeing your child injured.
Children can not file their own claims, so it is important that they have an adult who can represent their needs and ensure they get the care and resources they deserve to assist in recovery.
Muerte por negligencia
The last thing you want to deal with after a death in the family is a legal claim, but it may be what you need to ensure you and your family are financially secure.
If someone else’s negligent action caused your loved one’s death, you may have a right to seek damages.
Contact a Waco Personal Injury Attorney
If you have sustained serious injury or loss because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve meaningful compensation.
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury cases, which means you should act as soon as possible to have the best chance of success with your case.
The experienced injury lawyers at Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., can help you determine how much your case is worth, gather evidence, and prepare the best strategy for your unique case.
Please contact us online or call (254) 232-6283 to schedule your free case review.