Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases

Being involved in any type of accident can create a shockwave of impact with disastrous consequences. Being able to take time off from work to recover from your injuries is a luxury that no one can afford. Missing work means missing the money that affords you the lifestyle you’ve worked hard for. It also often means piling new expenses and extensive medical expenses on top of household bills. Finding yourself overwhelmed and out of work can lead to potentially pivotal downturns that you may never find your way back from. 

Fortunately, the law has empowered you to obtain help in navigating the layers of legal dynamics. Enlisting the support of Cuccia Wilson to represent you in your personal injury case alleviates the stress of going through the recovery alone. At Cuccia Wilson, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to secure full payment for your damages. We work tirelessly to build a powerful case against the at-fault party so you can concern yourself with getting your life back. 

How Do I Know If I Have A Personal Injury Claim?

There are many types of accidents that you may be involved in. Whether you have a work-related injury, a motor vehicle wreck, are a victim of a faulty product, or were injured at a business because of unsafe conditions— you may suffer both physical and emotional injuries. No matter what type of accident you were involved in when your injuries were caused by the negligent actions of another, that person should be required to reimburse you for the pain. In addition to product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle wrecks, and work-related injuries; Cuccia Wilson’s team of personal injury attorneys routinely handles claims that involve injuries related to:

• Hydrofracking
• Dog bites
• Uber/Lyft sexual assault
• Bicycle accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Construction accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Nursing home neglect and abuse
  

The legal world can be very complex especially if you do not have education, experience, and training in tort law. That’s why it is essential that you have the best personal injury lawyers in Texas on your side. There are specific legal limitations that might affect your case. These two areas include the statute of limitations and contributory negligence laws. 

In personal injury claims, the statute of limitations runs for two years and begins from the date of the accident, or from the date in which you were diagnosed with injuries caused by the accident, Once the two years have passed, if you haven’t already filed your claim, then you will, unfortunately, be barred from having your Texas personal injury claim heard in court.

There are times when you may be partially responsible for the accident that resulted in your injury. The term for this is “contributory negligence”. Texas adheres to a modified comparative negligence statute that allows claimants (injured persons) who have played a part in the cause of their injuries to still pursue their claim. If you are deemed to be a part of the cause of your injury you are not without options. We can still file suit and you would award will be reduced amount as per the percentage of culpability.

If it is established that you are more than 50 percent at fault, you will no longer be able to seek compensation for your losses. It could even lead to the other involved party filing a claim against you for your actions. Modified Comparative Negligence is one example of a complexity in personal injury law that requires an attorney. We can help you establish whether or not this limitation applies to you and to what degree.

After examining the facts of your claim, your attorney can establish who is responsible for your losses. We then begin calculating the value of your personal injury claim. This is done by examining the ways your injuries have impacted your life. Damages in personal injury claims are categorized as being either economic or non-economic. Economic losses are your direct and clear financial losses. And non-economic damages consist of all other losses.

Economic damages could include your lost wages both now and wages you could have earned in the future. Also included in financial damages are property damages and the complete coverage of your medical expenses as they relate to your injuries, treatment, and care.

Non-economic damages can sometimes be slightly more challenging to define. They may include compensation for pain and suffering, loss of companionship and love, emotional distress, inconvenience, the loss of household services, loss of enjoyment of life, and the influence of scarring or disfigurement.

Additionally, if the judge presiding over your case determines that your injuries were caused by the extreme grievous actions of the liable party or that the other party intended to cause harm to you, you may be awarded punitive damages. 

Accidents are events that we cannot plan for. We can hope to mitigate the expense in part by paying careful attention to how we move through our lives, but we cannot anticipate harm caused by another person's negligence. It is important to hold the person or persons who are liable for causing harm accountable in court.

Through our extensive experience, we have found that most of our clients have similar questions when beginning the process of filing a personal injury claim. Here, we have provided the answers to some of our client's most frequently asked questions in regard to the personal injury claim process. However, it’s important to remember that no two scenarios are the same and it’s important to speak with the legal team at Cuccia Wilson regarding the unique features of your claim.