Haltom City Personal Injury Lawyer

The recovery period after an injury can be long and strenuous. In more severe cases, an injury victim might not be able to return to work at full capacity—or even work at all—while they heal. If the injury was the result of another party's negligence, the victim may be entitled to compensation, which is where the services of a Haltom City, TX personal injury attorney can prove to be highly valuable.

Attorney Jerry D. Andrews of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction he has held for over 30 years. In practical terms, this means that if you need help seeking payment for your damages after an accident, Attorney Jerry Andrews is prepared to advocate for you in court. We have a history of proven results, with many settlements and verdicts obtained through close investigations and strong advocacy.

Representing Auto Accident Victims Throughout Haltom City

Car and truck accidents in Haltom City can leave people with injuries that disrupt work, family life, and daily routines. Sudden slowdowns, tight merges, and high speeds on I-820 create conditions where one careless decision can cause a serious wreck.

In a typical car accident claim, the injured person must show that another driver acted carelessly, such as by speeding, texting, or driving while intoxicated. Texas law allows an injured person to recover compensation as long as they are 50 percent or less at fault for the crash. Any share of fault on your end will reduce the amount you receive, so insurance adjusters often try to shift blame onto the victim.

Truck accident claims tend to involve more parties and more evidence. A trucking company, cargo loader, or maintenance provider can share responsibility with the driver. Driver logs, onboard electronic data, and inspection reports can show whether a driver stayed on the road too long or a truck was unsafe to operate.

Looking for Payment After a Work Accident?

Payment after a work accident in Texas depends largely on whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. Unlike most states, Texas allows private employers to choose not to carry this coverage. Employers that opt out are known as non-subscribers.

If your employer is a subscriber, workers' compensation can pay for medical care and a portion of your lost wages, no matter who caused the accident. In exchange, you generally cannot sue your employer for negligence, and workers' compensation does not pay for pain and suffering. You should report the injury to your employer within 30 days to protect your right to benefits.

If your employer is a non-subscriber, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the company. You will need to prove that the employer's negligence caused your injury, such as unsafe equipment, poor training, or understaffing. Non-subscribing employers also lose several common defenses, including the argument that you were partly to blame. A successful claim can cover pain, mental anguish, and the full extent of lost wages. Some non-subscribers offer their own injury benefit plans that ask workers to sign a waiver after an injury, so speak with an attorney before signing any paperwork.