Cooper Personal Injury Attorney in Texas

What you do immediately after an injury affects your claim. Prioritize medical care to document injuries and follow your provider’s treatment plan. Gather contact information from witnesses and take photos of the scene when it is safe to do so. After addressing urgent needs, keep all bills and records, avoid providing detailed recorded statements to insurers without consulting an attorney, and contact our office so we can evaluate your claim and advise on next steps.

Most personal injury lawsuits in Texas must be filed within two years from the date of the injury. Missing this deadline typically prevents you from pursuing a legal claim. Certain cases have different deadlines or exceptions, so it’s important to speak promptly with counsel to confirm applicable timing and preserve your rights.

Many personal injury claims are resolved through negotiation and settlement without a trial. Settlement avoids the costs and uncertainty of litigation and can provide timely compensation. If negotiations fail or the insurer refuses a fair resolution, filing suit and proceeding to trial may be necessary. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial to maximize settlement leverage.

Negligence is typically proven by showing duty, breach of that duty, causation, and damages. Evidence can include police reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs, and expert testimony when needed. Proving causation links the defendant’s conduct to your injuries; medical records and accident reconstructions often play key roles in demonstrating this connection.

You may recover economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. In limited circumstances, punitive damages may be available if conduct was particularly harmful. Calculating full damages requires evaluating current and future medical needs, income loss, and the personal impact of injuries, which we help document and present to insurers or a court.

We handle most personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This approach lowers the financial barrier to seeking representation. There may be case-related costs for obtaining records or expert review; those details are discussed during the initial consultation so you understand potential expenses up front.

Texas follows a proportionate responsibility system, which reduces recoverable damages by your percentage of fault rather than barring recovery completely, provided your share of fault is below applicable statutory limits. An attorney can assess the likely allocation of fault and work to minimize your percentage through evidence and negotiation, preserving the maximum possible recovery.

Provide basic information to assist in handling claims, but avoid detailed recorded statements or signing releases without legal review. Insurers often seek to limit exposure, and premature statements can affect compensation. Contact our office before engaging in detailed discussions; we can communicate with insurers and protect your interests while claims are evaluated.

Case timelines vary based on injury severity, treatment duration, evidence gathering, and insurer cooperation. Some claims resolve in a few months, while complex matters can take a year or longer. We provide estimates during intake and update you throughout the process, seeking efficient resolution while protecting your right to full compensation.

Bring any medical records, billing statements, accident reports, photos, and contact information for witnesses or other involved parties. These documents help us assess your claim quickly and accurately. If you do not have all records, come anyway. We can help collect necessary information and explain the evidence needed to move forward with your case.