Seasoned Personal Injury Lawyers For Your Injury Claim

Experiencing a serious injury can disrupt every aspect of your life. As an experienced personal injury lawyer, I am committed to helping you navigate the complexities of your case and secure the compensation you deserve. Whether your injuries were from a car accident, medical malpractice, or another form of reckless or negligent action, you deserve justice and compensation for your injuries.

The Law Offices of Robert Rodriguez, which I founded with a deep commitment to personal injury law, has been serving the Houston community for over 35 years. I have a long history of settling thousands of personal injury claims, and I am dedicated to providing the Houston community with the representation they need after they get hurt.

Common Types Of Personal Injury Cases In Houston

Houston’s roads, work sites and public spaces create real risks for serious injuries every day. If an accident left you hurt, your situation may fall into one of these common case types:

• Car accidents: Negligent drivers cause serious collisions across Houston each year, often leaving victims with permanent or life-altering injuries
• Truck accidents: Crashes with large commercial trucks frequently cause severe harm due to the size and weight of these vehicles
• Slip-and fall-accidents: When a property owner fails to maintain safe conditions, you may have a valid premises liability claim
• Workplace injuries: If a third party’s negligence caused your on-the-job injury, you may have a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation
• Wrongful death: Surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim when negligence or recklessness takes a loved one’s life

I handle all of these case types and am here to help you understand your legal options.

What Do You Need To Do After A Serious Accident In Texas?

The steps you take right after an accident can directly affect the outcome of your claim. Protecting your health and legal rights starts with these key actions:

• Seek medical attention: See a doctor as soon as possible, even if your injuries seem minor at first. Early treatment creates an important medical record.
• Document the scene: Photograph the accident, your injuries and any property damage. Collect contact information from witnesses while details are fresh.
• Report the incident: File a police report after a car accident and notify your employer after a workplace injury. Official records strengthen your claim.
• Avoid recorded statements: Insurance adjusters may reach out quickly. Do not give a recorded statement before speaking with an attorney.
• Contact a personal injury lawyer: Reaching out to an attorney early puts you in the best possible position.

Because I treat every client like family, my goal is always to get you what you deserve and I will help you understand how these rules apply to your case.

Understanding Compensation In Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury claim can help you recover damages for the full impact of your injuries. Economic damages include medical expenses, future care costs and lost income; while noneconomic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. Texas places no cap on compensatory damages in most personal injury cases, though some exceptions apply, so your recovery can reflect the true extent of your losses.

Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means you can still recover damages even if you share some responsibility for the accident. Texas law bars recovery only if you are more than 50% at fault, and your total compensation decreases by the percentage of fault a court assigns to you.

Why Choose Me As Your Personal Injury Lawyer?

I understand the profound impact a serious injury or wrongful death can have. As your dedicated car accident lawyer, my goal is to maximize the compensation you receive for your injuries while minimizing the time and energy it takes to achieve that goal. I work to achieve that goal by conducting a thorough investigation of your claim, gathering crucial evidence and negotiating with insurance companies to ensure you receive fair compensation. If negotiations cannot help you, I am prepared to fight for you through litigation.

I work closely with each of my clients so I can gather all of the information I need to properly represent them. I can help you recover from a wide range of personal injury cases, excluding dog bites, workers’ compensation and defamation cases, to concentrate on areas where I can make the most impact, including medical malpractice and car accidents.

Seek Justice For Your Harm

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, selecting the right accident lawyer is crucial. Call my office at 713-936-9579 or email me here to schedule your initial consultation with me today. The sooner you reach out to me, the sooner I can resolve your claim.