Brownsville & McAllen Personal Injury Law
Personal Injury
Learn about common accident injuries & personal injury lawsuits from the Duke Firm, PC. We are personal injury litigation attorneys practicing in Brownsville, McAllen, and Harlingen Texas.
Types of McAllen Personal Injury
Accidents happen, and the most frequent ones that cause personal injury include those with motor vehicles. If you were involved in an accident that resulted in a personal injury, consulting a doctor should be your number one priority for the sake of your health. Here are some of the typical injuries that are sustained in accidents involving trucks, autos, SUVs, and tractor trailers:
Head and Neck Injuries - Ranging from minor to severe, head and neck injuries are very common. Specifically, if your vehicle was struck from behind, you may have suffered a common condition known as whiplash.
Back Injuries - Spinal discs can be ruptured or herniated in back injuries. Unfortunately back injuries are a type of injury that can take you a long time to heal 100%, which can contribute to a loss of earnings.
Spinal cord injury - This type of injury can make a tremendous impact on your quality of life. Partial or complete paralysis and losing motor function are some of the unfortunate consequences. In some cases it may not be possible to work, and full-time care is necessary.
Broken bones - Also a common injury for motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, this injury often includes limbs and can also put you out of commission until your doctor can verify the bone has healed properly.
Traumatic Brain Injury - One of the most overlooked injuries which is often the biggest reason for consulting a doctor immediately after an accident since the symptoms aren't always noticeable.
Other Injuries
Motor vehicle accidents aren't the only culprit when it comes to personal injury. Simple slips, trips or falls, dangerous drugs, medical devices, and defective products contribute to a significant amount of personal injuries diagnosed in hospitals and doctor offices. The type of injury can range from minor to severe, and can lead to death if not diagnosed and treated properly. Make sure you consult a physician as soon as possible if you suspect you or a loved one has been injured.
Brownsville Personal Injury Law
If you have been a victim of a personal injury in Brownsville, the law can allow you to recover money damages if the injury was due to negligence or carelessness of another individual or company. Those damages can include lost wages, medical bills, and intangible items such as loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering. When trying to recuperate some of these costs from insurance companies, a Brownsville injury lawyer can help you navigate the Texas civil law code for your particular case. The Duke Firm, P.C. has personal injury lawyers in Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen, Texas that are seasoned, knowledgeable and understanding in this field.
