San Angelo Personal Injury Attorney
Representation for Wrongful Injury Claims
At Hilliard Law, we are dedicated to ensuring you receive experienced and strategic representation to secure the justice you rightfully deserve. Since our establishment in 1985, we have cultivated a reputation for success by advocating for victims harmed by both individuals and large corporations.
Personal injury incidents, ranging from car accidents to oilfield mishaps and burn injuries, can have profound and lasting impacts on a victim's life. Often, these consequences, such as financial instability, lost wages, severe injuries, and emotional distress, stem from the negligence of another party. Fortunately, you may be entitled to compensation in the form of damages when a responsible party breaches their duty of care.
Our team at Hilliard Law is committed to providing you with skilled San Angelo, TX personal injury lawyers who can guide you through your legal options during a free consultation.
Protecting Your Rights After a Wrongful Injury
Since 1985, Hilliard Law has prioritized the legal needs of injured Texans and their families, equipping us with extensive legal knowledge and experience to safeguard your rights.
Our San Angelo injury lawyers offer seasoned counsel across a range of personal injury cases, including:
- Oil Field Injuries
- Auto Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Auto Defects
- Wrongful Death
- Industrial Accidents
- Defective Products
- Golf Cart Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Drug & Device Recalls
From negotiating with elusive insurers to gathering compelling evidence, our firm tirelessly strives to maximize the value of your claim and hold accountable those responsible, allowing you to focus on your recovery.
Understanding Texas Personal Injury Law
In Texas, personal injury law encompasses any harm caused to an individual due to another party's negligence, including physical, emotional, and financial damages. To pursue a valid personal injury claim, you must establish four key elements:
- The negligent party owed you a duty of care.
- The defendant breached that duty through negligence.
- The negligence directly caused your injuries.
- You suffered harm as a result of the defendant's negligence.
Damages You May Recover in a Successful Personal Injury Claim
In a successful personal injury claim, you may be entitled to recover various types of damages:
- Economic Damages: These represent the financial losses incurred due to someone else's negligence, including medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and rehabilitation costs.
- Non-Economic Damages: These encompass intangible losses such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life, which can be challenging to quantify but are equally significant.
- Punitive Damages: In cases involving malicious intent or egregious negligence, punitive damages may be awarded to deter similar behavior in the future.
In Texas, there are generally no caps on the monetary value of damages recoverable in a successful personal injury claim, with the exception of medical malpractice claims.
To explore your legal options and seek the justice you deserve, call us at (361) 882-1612 or fill out our contact form. Our dedicated team at Hilliard Law is here to support you every step of the way.
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How do I sue for a personal injury in Texas?
To sue for personal injury in Texas, obtain medical treatment and file an insurance claim, then consult with a personal injury lawyer to conduct an accident investigation. Send a settlement demand letter and, if necessary, file a lawsuit, engaging in discovery and settling negotiations leading up to trial preparation.
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What is an example of a personal injury?
An example of personal injury is a slip and fall, which can lead to legal liability on the part of the wrongdoer. Other common examples include automobile accidents, assaults and battery, medical malpractice, and injuries caused by defective consumer or pharmaceutical products.
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What are the financial implications of personal injury, and how can Hilliard Law help alleviate them?
Personal injury can have serious financial implications, including lost income, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Hilliard Law attorneys work to reduce the financial burden of personal injury by seeking appropriate compensation for our clients.
Real Results ReaL Justice
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Record-Setting$575Wrongful Death
Million Settlement*Hilliard Law attorneys represented numerous injury victims and the families of those killed in accidents caused by GM’s defective ignition switch and their concealment of safety defects.
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$50Class Action
Million Settlement*Mr. Hilliard was the lead class counsel in Haese v. H&R Block, a class action lawsuit involving every Texan who received a rapid refund from H&R Block (approx. 300,000 plaintiffs). He assisted other class counsel in forcing H&R Block to disclose it received kickbacks for arranging loans between its tax preparation clients and predatory lenders.
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$50Wrongful Death
Million SettlementIn September 2021, Hilliard Law attorneys secured a $50 Million settlement for the family of a man who died in a commercial trucking accident.
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$33Traumatic Brain Injury
Million VerdictThe Hilliard Law trial team won a $33M product liability case against a golf-car company, involving a golf cart that tipped over on a child causing a severe traumatic brain injury.
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$30ATV Accident
Million VerdictA jury determined that the defective design and marketing of an All Terrain Vehicle were the proximate cause of the decedent's injuries in a fatal ATV accident.
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$25Negligent Security
Million VerdictIn May 2013, Mr. Hilliard was the lead trial attorney who obtained a $25 million jury verdict in a premises liability case in Nueces County, Texas. His client, a security guard for a downtown Corpus Christi building, was severely beaten while at work.
