PERSONAL INJURY

Representation For Personal Injury Claims

Proudly Serving NORTH TEXAS & Surrounding Areas

Our firm represents families and individuals from all over the country who have suffered serious personal injuries while in the state of Texas. We focus our practice on protecting the rights of injured people and people killed because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another. It costs you nothing to speak with us regarding a potential claim and there is no obligation.

We can advise you as to the value of your injury case and will prepare your case for maximum value. To determine what your claim is worth requires consideration of multiple factors. Of course, the more serious an injury the higher the compensation. If the injury is permanent, compensation will be higher than for an injury that heals. Ultimately, it comes down to what a jury in your area should reasonably award for your type of injuries. Although most cases settle prior to trial, we prepare your injury case as if it were going to trial so big insurance knows that they can not get away with a lowball offer. We will be glad to provide you with a free consultation to explain all the factors adjusters use to evaluate your claim.

A General Overview Of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury lawsuits arise, as the name implies when someone is injured. The underlying injury may either be physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct. Some of the most common types of personal injuries that give rise to legal liability on the part of the wrongdoer include auto crashes, wrongful death, tractor-trailer accidents, industrial accidents, slip and falls and dog bites.


The purpose of personal injury actions is to assign fault - or liability - for the injury to the parties whose actions caused it and to require them to compensate the injured person for the losses suffered. If you or someone you know has been injured by the actions of another, it is essential that you seek legal counsel from an experienced personal injury attorney at once so that you can preserve your rights and protect your future; any delay can weaken or lose your case.

HEAD INJURIES & ITS EFFECTS

A traumatic brain injury resulting from negligence results in lifelong personal issues and complications. It affects every aspect of life and can make major and even menial tasks difficult. At Ostovich & Associates, P.C. in Wichita Falls, Texas, we have successfully handled many cases involving brain injuries and can help you and your family.


Motor functions, thought, memory, speech, behavior and creative thinking can all be affected by an injury to the brain. Brain injuries can happen in automobile, slip and fall, and mass transit accidents. Complications of these injuries can result in the death of the brain-damaged individual. Brain damage to any part of the brain can affect both your home and work life. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by a negligent individual or company, you need aggressive advocacy from an experienced and knowledgeable brain injury attorney at Ostovich & Associates, P.C.

IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION AND AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION

We will investigate your closed head trauma injury thoroughly. We review any incident reports and witness statements. We will study your medical records and speak with doctors to evaluate the extent of your traumatic brain injury. Our investigation of the person or company responsible for your brain injury includes criminal background and driving records if the injury resulted from a vehicle crash.



To learn more about your legal rights or to make an appointment with a Texas brain injury lawyer, please contact us.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING PERSONAL INJURIES

  • I've been hurt in an accident and I want to file a claim for my injuries. What's the first thing I should do?

    There are a number of things you can do in the first few days and weeks after an accident to protect your right to compensation, such as:

    • Write down as much as you can about the accident itself, your injuries and any other losses (such as wages) you've suffered as a result of the accident;
    • make notes of conversations you have with people involved in the accident or the injury claim;
    • preserve evidence of who caused the accident and what damage was done by collecting physical evidence and taking photographs;
    • locate witnesses to the accident and who might be able to help you prove your case;
    • notify anyone you think might be responsible for the accident of your intention to file a claim for your injuries, especially if a government agency or employee may be involved; and
    • contact a personal injury attorney to evaluate and pursue your claim.

  • How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

    First, you must have suffered an injury to your person or property. Second, you should consider whether your injury was the result of someone else's fault. It is not always necessary to have a physical injury to bring a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims are often based on a variety of non-physical losses and harms. You also may have a case if someone has attacked your reputation, invaded your privacy, or inflicted emotional distress upon you.

  • How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?

    "Statutes of limitations" vary from state to state. These limitations are the deadline by which a personal injury lawsuit must be filed. Some states place a one year limitation on filing injury lawsuits. If the deadline for filing your case is missed, your claims can be dismissed. As a result, as soon as you receive or discover an injury it is important to speak to an attorney.

  • When I meet with a lawyer, what should I bring?

    Bring any documents which relate to your case such as police reports, eyewitness information, copies of medical reports and bills from doctors and hospitals, the at fault party's insurance information (if any), photos of your injuries, photos of property damage and photos of the accident site. The more information you can supply to the attorney the better able she/he can evaluate and present your claim. Do not put off the first meeting to gather documents as the attorney can help with this.

  • What an injury lawsuit is not filed before a person dies?

    If the person died later from the personal injury, the heirs can file a wrongful death action. When a person dies of unrelated causes, an executor or personal representative may be able to bring the claim forward.

  • How is negligence defined?

    Negligence has a legal definition; however, it boils down to not acting like a reasonable person and not exercising ordinary care. This is the standard used by the jury. The critical issue in many personal injury cases is just how a "reasonable person" was expected to act in the particular situation that caused the injury. A person is negligent when he or she fails to act like the standard "ordinary reasonable person." The determination of whether a given person has met his/her "ordinary reasonable person" standard is often a matter that is resolved by a jury after presentation of evidence and argument at trial.

  • Is there another way to hold someone accountable if I can't prove someone is negligent?

    In some circumstances, yes. The law allows for "strict liability" for certain actions because they are inherently dangerous. Some examples where the law has enforced strict liability are:

    • Keeping a dangerous animal,
    • Knowingly making an unreasonably dangerous product, or
    • Setting off explosives.

  • How is the liable person punished?

    Civil cases are different from criminal cases where a criminal defendant can be fined or imprisoned. A court in a civil case can award "punitive damages" in limited fact situations to "punish" the defendant and discourage certain types of bad behavior. Texas courts are very strict on punitive damages.

  • If I win my injury case, what do I get?

    The damages you will be awarded to be paid by the negligent party are medical bills, lost wages, property damages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, impairment and scarring. The negligent party's insurance company will pay these damages under its agreement or contract with the negligent party. These monetary damages represent the cost to return you to the position you were in before your injury.

Are you dealing with personal injury or pain as a result of a car accident? Call our team today at 940-761-2000.

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