Negligence and Your Texas Personal Injury Claim

Merely showing that another party was the cause of your accident is not enough if you are seeking a fair settlement in your Texas personal injury case. The amount of fault you are found to be responsible for in causing your accident and injuries is a critical factor in your final settlement.

Texas operates under a comparative negligence system, meaning you are allowed to have been partially responsible for your injuries and still recover damages. The modified comparative fault system in Texas allows you to be found up to 51% at fault for the accident and still obtain a settlement amount.

As with any personal injury case under a comparative negligence system, the degree of fault can make or break your case settlement. If you are found to be over 51% at fault for your injuries, you are not entitled to settlement. This is why building your case early with the help of a Houston personal injury attorney is important to obtain fair results in your case.

To prove negligence you will be relying on your case evidence, including photographs, medical reports, witness statements, and testimony. The more conclusive your evidence is, the better chance you will have at obtaining a lower degree of fault. 

There is much more to understand in regards to comparative negligence in a Texas personal injury case. Our article library has more information for you to review before speaking to your Houston personal injury attorney. 

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury, you have the right to the legal expertise of a Houston personal injury attorney to help you fight for fair compensation. Contact the law offices of Steven Lee, P.C. today at 713-921-4171 or 1-800-232-3711. Help is available 24 hours a day and the initial consultation is always FREE. We are also able to provide transportation options as well as home and hospital visits.