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After an accident changes your life in seconds, you need to know where to turn and what to do next. Texas law allows people hurt by another party’s negligence to seek fair compensation for their losses. That right has limits, though. Strict deadlines apply, and insurance companies work hard to keep payouts low. Understanding how a personal injury claim works and seeking a lawyer’s assistance puts you in a much stronger position from the start.

A Law Firm That Advocates for You

The Law Office of Marron Gebremeskel PLLC is best known for our immigration work, but we also provide representation for personal injury cases. Attorney Marron Gebremeskel brings a valuable litigation background to this important practice, having served as a federal government trial attorney before founding the firm. She also understands what many injured immigrants worry about after an accident, including whether filing a claim could affect their immigration case. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you fight for your recovery.

Who We Can Help

Personal injury cases can arise from a wide variety of situations. We may be able to help:

  • People hurt because someone else was careless. A driver, business, property owner, company, or other party caused your injury through their unsafe behavior, and you’re not sure what to do next.
  • Drivers and passengers in vehicle crashes. You were hurt in a collision involving a car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, taxi, bus, or delivery vehicle, and you need to sort out questions about fault and insurance.
  • Pedestrians, bicyclists, and others hit by vehicles. You were walking, biking, riding a scooter, or sitting in someone else’s car when a vehicle struck you, and now you need to know whose insurance may cover your losses.
  • Visitors injured on someone else’s property. You slipped, tripped, or fell at a store, restaurant, apartment complex, hotel, parking lot, or similar location, and you’re wondering if you have a case against the property owner.
  • Accident victims facing insurance pushback. The insurer is disputing fault, pressing you for a recorded statement, making a low offer, or questioning how badly you were hurt, and you need help responding with the right evidence.

If your situation looks different from these examples, reach out anyway. You may still have a valid claim worth discussing with us.

How a Texas Personal Injury Claim Works

Most injury claims are based on negligence. In simple terms, you must show that another party owed you a duty of reasonable care, failed to meet that duty, and caused your injuries and losses as a result. A driver who runs a red light or a store that ignores a leaking cooler for hours are common examples.

A few Texas laws shape almost every case:

  • Filing deadline: You typically have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, though the deadline can be shorter in some cases. Missing it can end your right to recover entirely.
  • Shared fault: Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. Your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame, and you cannot recover at all if you are found more than 50% responsible.

While every case is different, a claim often moves through the stages of getting medical care and documenting injuries; investigating the accident and gathering evidence; sending notice to the insurance company; and negotiating a reasonable settlement. If the insurer refuses to offer a fair amount, filing a lawsuit may be the next step. Compensation in a personal injury case can include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.

Why Choose Our Firm?

After a serious injury, you have many firms to choose from to represent you. Here is what clients can count on with The Law Office of Marron Gebremeskel PLLC:

  • Courtroom-tested litigation background: Attorney Gebremeskel’s time as a federal government trial attorney means we prepare every claim with the possibility of a lawsuit in mind, not just a quick settlement.
  • Answers about injury claims and immigration: Because immigration law is the foundation of our practice, we can help you understand how an injury claim may relate to your immigration case.
  • Responsive, honest communication: Our reviews from clients often mention quick responses and honest guidance, and we bring that same standard to every injury case.

We treat each claim as the serious financial and personal event it is for you and your family.

Talk With Our Team About Your Situation

Recovering from an injury takes substantial time and energy, and dealing with insurance companies on top of that can wear anyone down. The Law Office of Marron Gebremeskel PLLC can review everything that happened, determine whether you have a viable claim, and handle communication with insurers so you can simply focus on getting better. Reach out to our office today to schedule a consultation.

FAQs About Personal Injury Cases

How much is my personal injury case worth?

No honest lawyer can give an exact number at the start. The value of a case will depend on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs and lost income, the available insurance, and how fault is divided.

Can I file an injury claim if I am not a U.S. citizen?

Yes. Immigration status does not by itself prevent someone from seeking compensation for an injury. If you have concerns about how a claim might impact your immigration case, we can talk them through with you.

What if I waited a few days to see a doctor?

You can still have a claim. Insurers sometimes argue that a delay in treatment means the injury was minor or not related to the accident, however, which is why it’s important to get checked as soon as you can and keep records of every visit.

What if the driver who hit me has no insurance?

Texas insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, though policyholders may reject it in writing. If you have this coverage, it may pay for your losses when the at-fault driver cannot.

Do I need an attorney to file an injury claim?

No law requires you to work with an attorney, but injury claims can be tricky, and the insurance company has trained adjusters and lawyers working to limit what it pays. An attorney can track filing deadlines, deal with the insurer for you, and push back when an offer does not cover your full losses.

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