You never expect to need a personal injury lawyer; however, when you are injured following an accident, you may find yourself in a difficult situation that may require medical care, hospitalization, or even physical therapy. Amongst the piling medical bills and mounting stress, you may have questions but simply do not know where to begin.
According to the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, 62 million injuries occurred in the United States in 2021, which equates to almost one-fifth of the country’s population. Given the sheer number of injuries that occur every year, there is a real need for qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced personal injury attorneys to accompany those who are most vulnerable at this time.
As personal injury attorneys in Katy, Texas, the law office of Simmons & Fletcher P.C. will advocate diligently on your behalf to support your rights and build a personal case with the aim of recovering compensation for your medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, and duress you have suffered.
Focusing on recovery should be your top priority, and it is also ours. We can help. Let us fight to recover damages so you can get one step closer to finding closure. Call Simmons & Fletcher, P.C. today at (713) 932-0777 for a free consultation.
What kind of cases qualify as personal injury?
Personal injury lawyer Chris Fletcher serving Katy, TX.
Personal injury encompasses a wide variety of cases, making this area of law very broad and requiring attorneys to be well-versed in many legal practice areas, particularly those under Texas jurisdiction. With our experienced team of personal injury lawyers, we have successfully handled cases that involved:
- Car accidents,
- Motorcycle accidents,
- Bicycle accidents,
- Pedestrian accidents,
- Dog bite attacks,
- Medical malpractice,
- Work Accidents,
- Negligence,
- Truck Accidents,
- Wrongful death, and;
- Slip and fall accidents.
Regardless of what event causes your personal injury, if it was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should talk to a Katy personal injury attorney to learn your rights.
Common Types of Personal Injuries
Some common injuries (both physically and mentally) people may experience can include:
- Broken bones,
- Scars from lacerations,
- Burns,
- Loss of a limb or limbs,
- Mental anguish and emotional distress,
- Traumatic brain injury,
- Whiplash, and;
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Aggravation of an old injury.
There are many types of injuries you might sustain from a personal injury accident, ranging from minor wounds to severe injuries, or even catastrophic injuries. Every situation has its specificities, and your degree of injury and medical expenses will depend on the severity of the accident. In the more severe cases, victims have faced oxygen deprivation, paralysis, exsanguination, and even death.
When you call upon the services of an experienced Katy personal injury lawyer at Simmons and Fletcher , they will provide you with sound legal advice so that you can weigh your options. Our role is to build the strongest case for you while keeping your best interests at heart and we take that role seriously. At Simmons & Fletcher P.C., our Katy personal injury attorneys are armed with years of experience to fight for your right to get the fair compensation you deserve.
How much can you recover from a personal injury case?
The amount of compensation you may be able to recover at the outcome of a personal injury case will vary in view of the case’s unique factors – no two personal injury cases are the same and there is no formula that can calculate your pain and suffering. Your case is unique.
Your lawyer will require all the facts and information you can provide, including medical bills and other documentation in the form of witness reports, as well as the date and time of the accident. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, they may request the opinion of expert witnesses who may contribute to strengthening your case. These may include:
- Accident Reconstructionists,
- Psychiatrists/Psychologists,
- Economists,
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists,
- Safety Engineers,
- Toxicologists, and;
- Industry Experts.
Having experts to support your claim may strengthen your case and the likelihood of receiving appropriate compensation in court.
What Does a Katy Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
At Simmons and Fletcher, our Katy personal injury lawyers have a contingency fee contract. That means we pay the expenses upfront and we are reimbursed for this by you only if we make a recovery out of which to pay them and our attorney’s fees. Our attorneys fees are 33.33% if the case settles before filing a lawsuit, 40% if the case settles after a lawsuit is filed but before trial, and 45% if we must appeal the case. Please be advised that some attorneys may charge you higher percentages than this and/or force you to pay the attorneys expenses upfront out-of-pocket so please do not assume another attorneys contract is the same.
Katy Areas Served
Serving Katy TX and the greater Houston area, Simmons & Fletcher, P.C. are also devoted to accompanying Texan residents who reside in Barker, Cinco Ranch, Park Row, Katy Mills, Fulshear, Cross Creek Ranch, Pine Lakes, Whispering Lakes, Woodcreek Reserve, Pine Oak Village, Firethorne, Silver Ranch, Marshall Oaks, Falcon Ranch, Brookshire, Nottingham Country, Lakes of Bridgewater, Sundown Glen, Katy Prairie, Addicks, Park Ten, and Williamsburg Colony. We office in the former Frost Bank building on Katy Freeway.
If you or someone else you know has been recently injured following an incident, know that a team of knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorneys is only a phone call away. Get the legal advice you need with a free case consultation: (713) 932-0777.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courts do you file a Katy personal injury case in?
In general, a Katy personal injury lawsuit may be filed either in the county where the defendant resides or where the accident happened. Because Katy actually sits across three different counties, depending upon what part of Katy your accident happened in your case may be filed in the Harris County Courts, Fort Bend Count Courts, or Waller County Courts. The amount in controversy will further determine whether the case must be filed in County Court or District Court within each county. If the defendant is from out of state, it may be filed and sometimes may be removed to the U.S. Federal District Court in Downtown Houston.
How long do you have to file a Katy personal injury lawsuit?
There is a two-year window following a personal injury within which you must file a lawsuit or your claim is barred by the statute of limitation in Texas. However, there are some exceptions to this such as minors who get until their 20th birthday for certain claims, certain medical malpractice cases where the harm/negligence was undiscoverable, and sexual assault crimes that have longer statutes of limitations.
Can you help me find medical providers in the Katy area?
Yes. Access to medical care can be difficult after an accident because health insurance carriers routinely refuse to pay when they believe a third party is at fault. As a result, even your family doctor may refuse to see you after a car accident because they do not want to have to fight the insurance companies for payment. Since we have been fighting for the injured since 1979 in the Katy area, we are familiar with the doctors, chiropractors, and specialists who will work on a letter of protection to treat you while your claim is pending. We can help you find someone who will treat you if you need it.
What Sort of Things Can I Seek Compensation For?
Your Katy injury attorney can ask a jury to award an array of damages that you have incurred and will incur int he future including:
- medical bills
- pain and suffering
- lost wages
- scarring and disfigurement
- physical impairment.
Get the legal representation you need
If you have had the misfortune of falling victim to a personal injury accident, do not make yourself bear the burden of the accident alone. Insurance companies are notorious for giving underappreciated sums to injured parties. Do not take any further action without first consulting an experienced Katy personal injury attorney at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.
We will make sure to explain your legal options and provide you with the necessary resources pertaining to your case. Contact us for your free consultation today: (713) 932-0777.