Personal Injury in East Texas
Boon, Shaver, Echols & Coleman, P.L.L.C. is uniquely qualified to handle Carthage, Tyler, Marshall, Upshur County, and Longview personal injury cases as well as lawsuits for these matters that occur throughout East Texas. Firm partner Bradley Echols has an in-depth understanding of the medical issues involved in personal injury suits because of his background attending the University of Texas Medical School, while partner Darren Coleman draws on his experience as a former police officer to fully investigate accidents and wrongful deaths, personally interviewing witnesses and examining all evidence to conclusively prove fault.
Personal Injury in Longview
For personal injuries in Longview, Carthage, Marshall, Rusk County, and Upshur County, under Texas law, a person can file a lawsuit to collect damages if they are injured by the negligence or wrongful acts of another party. Lawsuits often arise from accidents causing:
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When a person has suffered injuries due to the negligence of another, they are entitled to a variety damages under personal injury laws, including:
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Boon, Shaver, Echols & Coleman, P.L.L.C. helps you get compensation for your personal injury in Tyler, Marshall, Carthage, Longview, Rusk County, Upshur County and throughout East Texas.
Longview Personal Injuries in the workplace
Both federal and state laws regulate safety in the workplace; when a workplace injury or wrongful death occurs, an injured employee or a deceased employee's family may be able to recover damages by filing a workers' compensation claim, suing the employer, or both.
Boon, Shaver, Echols & Coleman, P.L.L.C. determines the best strategy for you to recover damages for your workplace personal injury in Marshall, Tyler, Carthage, Longview, Rusk County, Upshur County, or anywhere in East Texas.
In Texas, employers are not required to provide workers' compensation, and the injured employee is only eligible to recover by lawsuit if the employer has been negligent or wrongfully caused the injury, such as by disregarding required safety regulations. Such suits require significant documentation of the accident, injuries and illnesses, inability to work, doctors' visits, and evidence of employer liability.
Longview personal injury from oil field and industrial accidents
Industrial buildings and oil fields are often more dangerous than the average workplace, and Texas is home to frequent drilling activity. An already dangerous work environment may be exacerbated by inadequate safety precautions or regulations, defective equipment, long work hours, or carelessness by an employee or employer. Drilling sites area a major cause of personal injuries in Longview, Carthage, Marshall, Tyler, Rusk County, Upshur County, and elsewhere in East Texas. An attorney with experience in oil field and industrial accidents can help injured workers obtain the full damages to which they are entitled.
Carthage personal injury in auto and trucking accidents
Because of the significant amount of commercial and industrial business that moves within and through the state, automobile and especially trucking accidents frequently occur in Texas. When a large commercial truck, such as an 80,000 pound 18-wheeler, collides with a normal passenger vehicle, devastating injuries and even deaths may occur. Subsequent medical bills, lost wages, and costs of permanent disability can be extremely high. Boon, Shaver, Echols & Coleman, P.L.L.C. has the knowledge to handle cases of car or truck personal injury in Carthage, Marshall, Longview, Tyler, Upshur County, Rusk County, and all of East Texas.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern commercial trucks engaged in interstate travel and regulate all trucking activities. Personal injury cases arising from trucking accidents can often involve both federal and state laws, depending on whether the trucks are used solely within Texas or among multiple states. An experienced attorney can help in all aspects of automobile or trucking accident recovery, from negotiating with difficult adversaries and insurers to litigating the case in court.
Longview personal injuries involving uninsured motorists
In an automobile accident, the at-fault driver's insurance should pay for injuries or damages caused to the other party. Texas law requires that drivers obtain Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage at a minimum; however, this may not cover the full range of damages sustained. In addition, PIP can be waived by the policyholder, and many motorists remain uninsured despite laws against it. If you have been injured in an auto accident by an underinsured or uninsured at-fault driver, our attorneys can help you obtain the recovery to which you are entitled by law.
Personal injuries in Upshur County caused by defective products
Manufacturers and product retailers with substantial control over a product are held to a standard of strict liability, meaning that they will be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a defective product, regardless of their fault, intent, or negligence. Product manufacturers are liable for design or operational defects, or inadequately labeled products that contain hidden dangers. Defective products that cause personal injury in Upshur County, Rusk County, Longview, Tyler, Marshall, Carthage, or anywhere in East Texas can include automobile and truck parts, workplace equipment, or even household appliances, and can cause serious injuries or even wrongful deaths.
Get help with personal injuries in Rusk County
If you have been injured in an accident, by a defective product, or in the workplace, you may be able to recover compensation for the damages you have suffered. Our attorneys provide personal, one-on-one representation in your time of need and can help identify the full range of damages available in your case.
