Arlington Personal Injury Attorneys

Protecting the Rights of Injured Texans Since 1985

Sustaining an injury can be frustrating and overwhelming. From navigating the impacts on your career to affording expensive medical care and treatments, there can be a lot for Texans to worry about after being injured due to negligence. Fortunately, our Arlington personal injury lawyers have over 30 years of experience fighting for the maximum compensation that our clients rightfully deserve.

At Hilliard Law, our nationally recognized firm has prioritized the needs of wrongfully injured Texans since 1985. From ATV accidents to oil field injuries, our knowledgeable advocates can utilize their extensive knowledge of Texas personal injury law to seek maximum compensation on your behalf. If you need trusted representation to recover damages following a wrongful injury, our seasoned attorneys can relentlessly pursue justice from the negligent parties responsible for your suffering.

If you were wrongfully injured, contact us online to learn how our personal injury lawyers can fight to recover full damages on your behalf.

Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle

At Hilliard Law, our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience representing the wrongfully injured in Arlington and beyond. Our tenacious lawyers have served hundreds of thousands of clients in various types of personal injury cases. Common cases we handle include:

• Automotive Accidents: Whether you were injured in a multi-vehicle collision or hit by a distracted driver, our attorneys can fight for your rights.
• Truck Accidents: With thousands of trucks moving goods through Texas each day, truck accidents are all too common. If you were involved in a truck accident, our skilled lawyers can hold the driver and their employer accountable.
• Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on Texas roads. If you were injured while riding, our attorneys can help you seek compensation for your damages.
• Workplace Injuries: Workplace accidents can result in life-changing injuries. Our lawyers have the knowledge and resources to hold employers accountable for their negligence.
• ATV Accidents: Texas is home to some of the most scenic ATV trails in the country, and accidents are an inevitable reality. If you were injured while riding an ATV due to someone else's carelessness, our attorneys can help you seek justice.
• Oil Field Injuries: With the oil and gas industry being a major part of Texas' economy, workplace accidents in this sector are all too common. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to handle complex oil field injury cases.
• Golf Cart Accidents: Golf carts are a common type of transportation in retirement and gated communities. If you were injured in a golf cart accident, our attorneys can protect your rights while pursuing fair compensation from liable parties.

Proving Liability in a Texas Personal Injury Case

Recovering damages in a Texas personal injury lawsuit can be tricky. It's imperative to work with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you navigate the intricacies of your case and establish liability.

To successfully recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit, the victim ("plaintiff") must prove the existence of four key elements. These include: 

1. Duty of Care: The victim must show that the offending party (“defendant”) owed them a standard of care. For example, in a golf cart accident, it may be argued that the country club or course owner owes the public a duty of care to keep the property safe and free of hazards. 
2. Breach of Duty: Next, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty of care by acting carelessly or negligently. For example, if the country club fails to maintain safe premises and thus causes a golf cart accident, this can be considered a breach of duty. 
3. Damages: The injured party must establish that compensatory damages exist to have a valid personal injury case. In other words, if no damages exist to compensate the victim, there is no purpose for the lawsuit. 
4. Causation: Finally, plaintiffs must establish causation in their case. This entails proving that the defendant's negligent actions directly caused the injury and ensuing damages. 

Recoverable Damages in Texas Personal Injury Cases

There are various types of damages (compensation) available in personal injury lawsuits. In Texas, there are various types of damages that can be recovered, including:

• Economic Damages: In a personal injury case, economic damages are intended to compensate injured parties for financial losses (e.g., quantifiable monetary amounts). Common examples include hospital bills, medical expenses, treatment costs, long-term rehabilitative care, prescription medications, and lost earnings during the recovery period.
• Non-Economic Damages: Unlike economic damages, non-economic damages are meant to compensate victims for non-financial losses, such as loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and scarring and disfigurement.
• Punitive Damages: Although rarely awarded compared to economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages can provide additional compensation to victims in cases where the defendant's actions were particularly egregious. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant as opposed to compensating the victim.

Our personal injury attorneys can pursue justice on your behalf after a wrongful injury in Texas. Call (361) 882-1612 to schedule a free consultation.