Houston Personal Injury Lawyers

"Personal injury" refers to the area of law that seeks to protect victims who sustain bodily injury due to the negligence of another person or entity.

Selecting which attorney will handle your personal injury case is an important decision. An incompetent personal injury attorney representing your case can lead either to missed settlement opportunities, acceptance of less than what the case is worth, or a defeat at trial.

Our law firm consists of experienced trial lawyers who are fully qualified to provide you with a realistic evaluation of your claim. In fact, Haroen Calehr was recognized as the “Peoples’ Lawyer” in the area of Personal Injury in the March 2005 edition of “H Texas Magazine” for his zealous representation of the underdog and is assigned to work on each and every case that is filed, including taking the case all the way to Jury Trial. You do not have to worry about incompetent attorneys at CALEHR & ASSOCIATES.
 
The types of personal injury cases we handle include: automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, auto-pedestrian accidents, electrocution, premises liability, trucking accidents, train accidents, aviation/airplane disasters, catastrophic accidents, boating accidents, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, construction accidents, defective products, toxic torts, work related injuries, limb amputations, paraplegia, brain injury cases, serious dog attacks, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, burn injuries, amputation injuries, sexual molestation, sexual abuse, and any other serious personal injury.

CALEHR & ASSOCIATES handles almost the entire gamut of personal injury law. Our attorneys have experience representing insurance companies and their insured’s. Accordingly, we have insider knowledge of the litigation tactics used by insurance companies and their lawyers, and we use this knowledge to our advantage in obtaining maximum recoveries for our clients.

We handle all plaintiffs’ personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. In other words, if there is no recovery, there is no fee.

What financial compensation can I get in a personal injury claim?

Personal Injury Victims are entitled to recover money damages for all losses and expenses they incur as a result of an accident. The damages may include the following.

•    Medical Bills
•    Lost Wages, including overtime
•    Pain & Suffering
•    Physical Disability
•    Disfigurement
•    Permanent Scars
•    Emotional Trauma
•    Mental Anguish Loss of Enjoyment
•    Loss of Love & Affection
•    Embarrassment
•    Mental Disability
•    Property Damage
•    All out of pocket expenses including:
o    transportation charges, house cleaning, grass cutting, and others

How do I know if I have a Personal Injury claim?

To have a personal injury case, you must be able to show that you have been injured. This may be a physical injury or it may be an emotional injury. In addition, you must be able to show that someone else (the defendant) is at fault for your injury under a negligence, strict liability or intentional misconduct theory. In some cases, it may be necessary for you to show that the other party is more at fault for the injury than you are.

How do I know if I may need an attorney?

If you have been seriously injured or are unsure as to the outcome of your injury, then an experienced personal injury attorney should always be consulted before you give any statements or sign any papers of any kind and as soon after your injury as possible.

In a serious injury case, you are better off hiring an attorney as soon as possible. Most firms offer a free consultation with no obligation therefore you have nothing to lose by consulting an attorney before you accept the insurance company offer.
There is a statute of limitations that requires you to file suit within a specific period of time, depending upon the circumstances of your case, or else you will be prohibited from obtaining any compensation for your injuries. An attorney will be able to help you keep within the statute of limitations.

How long do I have to make a claim for Personal Injuries?

Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, for example, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit from an automobile accident. If you miss the statutory deadline for filing a case, your case is thrown out of court. The statute of limitation in Texas for personal injury and wrongful death cases is generally two years from the date of the incident.

What are the Statutes of Limitations?

The statutes of limitations are time frames in which you have to file a lawsuit. When the statute of limitations expires on your case, you simply don't have a case anymore.

Statutes of limitation differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved. In some states the statute of limitations for medical malpractice, suits against governmental agencies, and wrongful death actions is shorter than that for other types of personal injury cases.

In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is from one to three years, and the time begins from the time of the accident.

There are some exceptions and an experienced lawyer can help you with them. The statute of limitation in Texas for personal injury and wrongful death cases is generally two years from the date of the incident.

How long will it take to settle my claim?

The time it takes to settle a personal injury case depends on the circumstances surrounding the case. The more complex the case the longer it may take to settle. Many cases can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months to settle depending on its complexity.