The driver found to be at fault or negligent is typically responsible. This might be someone who was speeding, distracted, drunk, or otherwise driving recklessly. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, employer, or government entity responsible for road maintenance may share liability.

Yes. In that situation, you can typically turn to your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for compensation. An attorney can help you understand how that coverage applies to your specific case.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule: you can recover compensation as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your award will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you're found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages.

A thorough investigation is key. Phone records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and police reports can all help establish that the other driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

Compensation can cover medical bills, lost income, property damage, emotional distress, and, in some cases, punitive damages. As local attorneys in Fort Worth who have considerable experience with distracted driving cases, we will consider every loss (current and future) and pursue maximum compensation.

You can still recover damages under Texas's comparative negligence rule, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, a $100,000 recovery could be reduced to $80,000 if you were found to be 20% at fault.

No. Our Fort Worth personal injury firm handles these cases on contingency, meaning there's no upfront cost, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.

If the at-fault driver is uninsured, your own uninsured motorist coverage may cover your medical expenses. Without that coverage, you may be able to file a claim with the Texas Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, and an attorney can help you evaluate other available options.

There's no set amount. The value depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, whether you followed your prescribed treatment, whether the driver was arrested for intoxication, available insurance coverage, and the specific circumstances of the crash.

Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including drunk driving accidents. That deadline can be extended in limited circumstances, such as when the injured person is a minor or has a legal disability. If you have questions about whether you can come forward with a claim, reach out to a Fort Worth drunk driving accident attorney at Mizani Law Firm. We'll be happy to address your concerns.

Common injuries include concussions and traumatic brain injuries, whiplash, broken bones, spinal injuries, burns, internal bleeding, and, in the most severe cases, wrongful death.

Call 911 and seek medical attention right away. If it's safe to do so, note any signs of impairment you observe, and take photos or video of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries. Document your medical treatment as it progresses, and speak with a local personal injury attorney before discussing fault with an insurance adjuster.

Get to safety, seek medical attention, report the accident, gather evidence, and exchange information with anyone else involved. Then consult an attorney to understand your rights and options before speaking further with any insurance company.

Liability may fall on the government entity or municipality responsible for maintaining that road, in addition to or instead of another driver. These claims run on a much tighter clock than a typical case. Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, you generally must give the government entity written notice within six months of the crash, and some cities set that deadline even shorter (Houston allows 90 days; Austin, just 45). Missing that notice deadline can bar your claim even though the standard two-year filing deadline hasn't passed, so don't wait to get an attorney involved if a government entity may be responsible.

It depends on whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. If they do, workers' comp benefits are generally your exclusive remedy against your employer, meaning you typically can't also sue them for negligence, but you can still pursue a personal injury claim against another driver or another liable party outside your employer. If your employer is a "non-subscriber" (Texas is one of the few states where workers' comp isn't mandatory), you may be able to sue them directly instead.

That may support a product liability claim against the manufacturer or distributor of the defective part, separate from any claim against another driver.

Yes. You may be able to recover compensation through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver's insurance isn't enough to cover your damages.

Prioritize your safety and get medical attention if needed. Report the accident through the rideshare app, gather evidence including photos and witness information, and contact law enforcement to file a report. As soon as you can, involve a local Fort Worth car accident attorney who is experienced with Uber and Lyft accident cases to protect your interests.

You may still have a claim. Liability will depend on the circumstances, and you may be able to pursue compensation from the rideshare driver's insurance or other applicable coverage, depending on the driver's app status at the time.

If the driver was logged out of the app at the time, their personal auto insurance would typically apply. If they were logged in but not yet matched with a passenger, the rideshare company's contingent coverage may still apply. Either way, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may provide a path to compensation if the driver's coverage falls short.

Generally, two years from the date of the accident, the same statute of limitations that applies to most Texas personal injury claims.

You may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver, the rideshare company, or another liable party, depending on the circumstances of the crash.

Common examples include hit-and-run accidents, accidents where the other driver has no insurance, and accidents where the other driver's coverage isn't enough to pay for your damages.

No, but insurers must offer it, and it applies by default at a limit matching your liability coverage unless you reject it in writing. It's generally worth keeping, since it's the main protection you have against Texas's high rate of uninsured drivers.

In Texas, there's typically a $250 deductible on the property damage portion of a UM/UIM claim; bodily injury claims generally don't carry a deductible, though your specific policy controls.

It depends, and it's more limited than people often expect. Texas courts have allowed "stacking" coverage across two genuinely separate policies: for example, your own policy plus a household member's separate policy, as long as neither policy contains valid anti-stacking language. Combining multiple vehicles under the same policy, on the other hand, isn't allowed. The catch is that most Texas auto policies now include anti-stacking clauses specifically to prevent the first scenario, so don't assume you can stack until an attorney has actually reviewed your policy language. A skilled Fort Worth uninsured motorist accident lawyer can determine what applies and how to best approach your claim.

It depends on your policy. UM/UIM coverage pays whatever you're "legally entitled to recover" from the at-fault driver, up to your policy limits, and that could in theory include punitive (exemplary) damages if the driver's conduct was egregious enough to support them. In practice, though, many Texas UM/UIM policies specifically exclude punitive damages by their own terms, and even where they're not excluded, your policy limits (which are often just the state minimum) usually cap the payout well below what a jury might otherwise award. An attorney can review your specific policy language to tell you where you stand.

Evidence typically includes photographs of the scene, witness statements, medical records, and often expert testimony connecting the injury to long-term or permanent effects. Our Fort Worth catastrophic injury attorneys work to gather and present this evidence effectively.

Many catastrophic injury claims settle without a trial, but some do proceed to court, particularly when the insurance company won't offer a fair settlement given the severity of the injury. We prepare every case as if it's going to trial, so you're not at a disadvantage either way.

It depends on whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. If they do, workers' comp benefits are generally your exclusive remedy against your employer, though you may still be able to pursue a claim against another liable party, such as a negligent driver or equipment manufacturer. If your employer is a "non-subscriber" (Texas is one of the few states where that's legal) you may be able to sue them directly instead.

A denial isn't the end of the road. An attorney can review the basis for the denial, gather additional evidence if needed, and pursue an appeal or file suit if the denial isn't justified.

Yes. Mizani Law Firm works on contingency, so there's no upfront cost, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.

Seek immediate medical attention and report the incident to your supervisor. Then consult with an experienced construction site accident attorney to understand your rights and legal options.

The party or parties whose negligence led to the accident are typically liable. This might include the construction company or site owner, contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, architects, and engineers. Liability can sometimes be shared among several parties, which is why an experienced attorney matters in accurately determining responsibility.

You may be able to file a wrongful death claim to pursue compensation for the losses suffered by surviving family members.

Yes, independent contractors may still be eligible to file a claim after a construction accident in Fort Worth. Your specific rights will depend on the circumstances of your case, including who controlled the worksite and safety conditions.

Generally, two years from the date of the accident. There are exceptions, so be sure to speak with a lawyer about your specific case and the filing deadlines that may apply.

We offer free attorney consultations, and you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. You do not have to worry about paying for an attorney. While you focus on healing, we will focus on securing the fair and complete compensation you deserve.

No. While the "one bite rule" can apply when an owner knew their dog was dangerous, you can still pursue a negligence claim without any prior history. For example, if the owner let the dog run loose or ignored a local leash law.

Seek medical attention right away, even for injuries that seem minor. Report the incident to local animal control or law enforcement, and document your injuries, the animal, and the circumstances of the attack as soon as you're able.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule: you can recover damages as long as you were less than 51% at fault, though your compensation would be reduced based on your share of responsibility.

Yes. Even when the owner is a friend or neighbor, negotiating directly can create an uncomfortable situation. An attorney can handle communication with the owner's insurance provider on your behalf, keeping the relationship out of it.

It can be more complex, but not impossible. If the attack happened on someone else's property, the property owner may still be liable under premises liability law if they knew about the animal and failed to address the risk.

Seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to your employer or supervisor. Document the details of the accident, including witnesses, and gather evidence such as photographs of the scene and your injuries. Contact a local industrial accident attorney in Fort Worth who can advise you of your rights and next steps, before you accept a settlement or sign anything.

In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is generally two years from the date of the accident. If your employer carries workers' compensation insurance, these deadlines and the process are different. There may be exceptions depending on the specific circumstances, so it's best to consult an attorney as soon as possible.

If your employer carries workers' compensation insurance, those benefits are generally your exclusive remedy against your employer, and you typically cannot also sue them for negligence, except in cases of gross negligence resulting in death. If your employer is a "non-subscriber" to the workers' compensation system, which Texas uniquely allows, you may be able to sue them directly. Either way, you may still be able to pursue a claim against a third party, such as an equipment manufacturer or another contractor, whose negligence contributed to the industrial accident.

Yes, you can claim compensation for emotional distress, especially if it has had a significant impact on your mental well-being and quality of life.

Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system: you can recover compensation as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your award will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

The Jones Act requires proving employer negligence, but has a lower bar than ordinary negligence claims and allows for broader damages than typical workers' comp, including pain and suffering. Traditional workers' compensation, by contrast, doesn't require proving fault but caps what you can recover.

Maritime law protects qualifying workers regardless of citizenship status, as long as the injury and employment relationship otherwise meet the legal requirements.

Jones Act claims generally must be filed within three years, under 46 U.S.C. § 30106. Other maritime claims may have different deadlines, so it's important to consult an attorney promptly.

Retaliating against a seaman for reporting an injury or pursuing a Jones Act claim is prohibited. An attorney can advise you on your specific protections if this has happened to you.

Seaman status can be genuinely unclear, especially for workers who split time between a vessel and shore-based duties. A Fort Worth maritime law attorney can review your specific work history and job duties to determine which laws and processes apply to your case.

Seek immediate medical attention, report the accident to law enforcement, gather evidence if possible, and consult with a local motorcycle accident attorney in Fort Worth.

Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule: you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

Compensation is typically determined by the nature and severity of your injuries, the extent of your financial losses, and whether the other party was negligent.

Yes. You may be able to recover damages through your own insurance policy's uninsured motorist coverage.

Not wearing a helmet doesn't bar you from recovering compensation, even if you didn't qualify for the adult helmet exemption. That said, insurance companies sometimes argue that a lack of head protection made your injuries worse, which can affect the value of your claim. An attorney can help push back on that argument where it doesn't hold up.

Most Fort Worth motorcycle accident attorneys, including Mizani Law Firm, work on a contingency fee basis. You only pay if we win your case, and the fee comes out of the compensation you receive.

Report the injury to your supervisor immediately, seek medical attention, and document everything you can, including photos and the names of witnesses. Offshore incident reports are often prepared by the company, so having your own documentation matters.

Potentially the platform owner, your direct employer, a drilling contractor, an equipment manufacturer, or another company operating on the same platform, depending on whose negligence contributed to the accident.

You may have a claim against the helicopter operator, the platform operator, or both, depending on what caused the incident. These cases can involve aviation law as well as maritime law. A Fort Worth offshore injury lawyer can consider the circumstances surrounding your accident to identify any at-fault parties and all potential sources of compensation.

It depends on which legal framework applies to your situation. Jones Act and general maritime law claims can include pain and suffering and other damages beyond what a no-fault workers' compensation system like the LHWCA would provide.

Offshore cases and land-based workplace accident claims can both involve multiple companies and technical evidence like equipment logs or incident reports that require a thorough investigation to fully understand what happened. With offshore cases, however, the added complexity often comes from maritime law. Depending on your role, your claim may fall under the Jones Act, general maritime law, or the LHWCA, rather than a standard state workers' compensation system.

The property owner or occupier is typically responsible. In some cases, a property manager, maintenance company, or another third party may also share liability. By thoroughly investigating ownership and maintenance records and all physical evidence associated with the property and your accident, our premises liability firm can determine liability.

Seek medical attention, document the scene and your injuries with photos, get the contact information of any witnesses, and report the incident to the property owner or manager. Speak with a local personal injury lawyer in Fort Worth who has experience with premises liability cases to learn more about what you should (and should not) do to help your case.

These claims are more complicated. Sovereign immunity can limit claims against government entities, but exceptions exist under the Texas Tort Claims Act. These claims also carry a much shorter notice deadline than a typical case, often six months or less, so it's important to consult an attorney quickly.

You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a premises liability case in Texas, but exceptions apply if the at-fault party is a government entity or the victim was a minor. It is important to move quickly after an accident, before evidence disappears, scenes are cleaned up or repaired, or details are forgotten.

Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other costs directly resulting from your injuries. We consider all losses and all sources of compensation when building a premises liability claim to maximize your recovery.

Property owners, managers, landlords, security companies, and third-party contractors responsible for security measures may all potentially be held liable if their negligence contributed to the incident. Identifying every liable party often takes a thorough investigation into who controlled the property and its security.

Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system: you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. An attorney can help evaluate how that rule applies to your specific situation.

Yes. The criminal case against the perpetrator and your civil negligent security claim against the property owner are separate legal matters, and one doesn't prevent the other. You can pursue your civil claim regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceedings.

A waiver may be raised as a defense, but it doesn't automatically defeat a negligent security claim. An attorney can review the specific waiver and circumstances to determine whether it actually limits your case.

Yes, generally two years from the date of the incident, though exceptions can apply in certain circumstances. It's best to move quickly, since evidence like security footage, incident reports, and witness memories can all fade or disappear over time.

No. You need to show a dangerous condition existed that the property owner knew or should have known about, and that they had an opportunity to fix or warn about it but didn't. An experienced Fort Worth slip and fall attorney can help gather the evidence needed to establish what the property owner knew and when.

Seek medical attention, take detailed photos of the scene and your injuries, and keep records of your medical expenses and other related costs. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the sooner we can move to preserve evidence like surveillance footage before it's deleted or overwritten.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule: you can recover partial compensation as long as you were 50% or less at fault. An attorney can help you understand how comparative fault might affect the value of your specific claim.

No. Video footage helps when it's available, but witness testimony and other evidence can support a claim even without it. When footage does exist, we move quickly to request and preserve it.

Generally, two years from the date of the accident, though exceptions can apply if the property owner is a government entity or the victim is a minor. It's best to move quickly, since evidence like surveillance footage or the hazard itself can disappear fast.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, and other damages related to your injuries. An attorney can help you account for future costs, not just what you've already spent.

Regardless of location, property owners generally have a duty to maintain safe premises, though the specific safety standards that apply can differ between a private backyard pool and a commercial or multi-unit facility. An attorney can help determine which standards apply to your situation and whether they were followed.

Lifeguards and pool attendants have a responsibility to monitor pool activity and respond to emergencies. If their negligence contributed to or failed to prevent an accident, they and their employer may be held liable for resulting injuries.

Liability may extend to the manufacturer or distributor of a defective ladder, diving board, or filtration system through a product liability claim, separate from any claim against the property owner.

Generally, two years from the date of the incident, though claims against government entities have shorter filing deadlines, and exceptions may apply in cases involving minors.

Liability may start with the truck driver, but the trucking company can also be held liable if it failed to follow federal regulations, and other parties, such as a third-party maintenance company, may share responsibility depending on what caused the crash. A thorough investigation is usually needed to identify every liable party.

Seek medical attention first. Report the accident to local authorities so it's documented, and gather evidence and exchange information with everyone involved if you're able. Speak with a local truck accident attorney in Fort Worth before providing a statement to the trucking company's insurer.

Common injuries range from whiplash, fractures, and lacerations to spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and, in the most severe cases, wrongful death. Emotional and psychological trauma often accompanies the physical injuries.

Yes. A trucking company's violation of FMCSA regulations, such as hours-of-service limits or inspection requirements, can be powerful evidence of negligence and often strengthens a claim beyond what a typical car accident case would offer.

No. If your employer subscribes to workers' comp, you can typically receive those benefits and still pursue a separate claim against a negligent third party, such as an equipment manufacturer or another contractor, at the same time.