Barcus & Cantrell
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Barcus & Cantrell
Proven Trial Lawyers With Multi-Million Dollar Results

You Didn’t Ask To Be Injured. Let Us Help You Fight For Justice.

At Barcus & Cantrell PLLC, we keep things simple. After an accident caused by another party’s negligence or misconduct, we simply believe you have the right to recover full and fair money damages for your injuries and other losses.

We are proud to be a small litigation firm focusing on communities throughout Walker County and Montgomery County. You won’t be passed around to inexperienced associate attorneys. You will work directly with your attorney from your initial consultation.

Our experience helping people injured recover compensation in settlements and trial verdicts in cases related to:

Understanding Texas Personal Injury Law

State personal injury laws provide important protections for victims of accidents and negligence. However, there are specific rules that can impact the case. For instance:

  • The state’s statute of limitations gives you a limited time to file a personal injury claim, typically two years from the date of the incident. Missing this window can mean forfeiting your right to pursue compensation.
  • Texas also follows a “modified comparative negligence” rule, which means your compensation may be reduced if you are found to be partially at fault for your injuries. You can still recover damages as long as you are less than 51% responsible.
  • Damage caps in Texas limit the amount that can be recovered for certain damages, such as noneconomic damages like pain and suffering. However, there are no caps on economic damages like medical bills and lost wages.

A clear understanding of these nuances can help you set realistic expectations when seeking compensation, and this is where our personal injury lawyers thrive most. Our extensive knowledge of state law allows us to use all the appropriate legal strategies to maximize the compensation you deserve.

The Personal Injury Claims Process

If this is your first accident, you must know how to file a personal injury claim that accurately reflects the severity of your injuries while demonstrating the other driver’s negligence. Here are some key steps:

  • Evidence gathering: This includes documenting the accident scene, obtaining witness statements and collecting medical records and bills related to your injuries, all essential factors in establishing the other party’s liability.
  • Filing a claim: It involves preparing paperwork that lays out the details of your case, including the nature of your injuries and how the other party’s negligence caused them.
  • Negotiating a settlement: After filing the claim, settlement negotiations typically begin with the responsible party’s insurance company – If a fair settlement cannot be reached, litigation may be necessary.
  • Going to trial: Involves presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses and making arguments before a judge or jury who will decide the outcome.

The process might sound like something you can do on your own, but such an approach poses the risk of unfair compensation. Throughout each stage, having skilled legal support can be beneficial in managing deadlines, preparing documents and negotiating effectively with insurance companies. The end result is obtaining the maximum allowable compensation for your injuries.

Free Consultation. No Attorneys’ Fees If You Don’t Win.

We handle all personal injury litigation cases on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay no attorneys’ fees unless we help you recover monetary damages. We offer a free consultation to review and discuss your case.

If you aren’t sure whether you have a valid claim for damages, DON’T TALK TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT A SETTLEMENT UNTIL YOU TALK TO US.

Call our offices at 936-730-2024 or use the convenient contact form to send a brief description of your claim. We will contact you to arrange a consultation as soon as possible.