Austin Catastrophic Injury Attorney

You suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), or another catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence. Meet with an Austin catastrophic injury attorney, and you can get insights into how to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party. 

The Bonilla Law Firm has more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury matters. Allow our skilled personal injury lawyers in Austin to assist you with your catastrophic injury claim or lawsuit. Reach out or call us at (512) 441-1111 today. 

Why Choose Us for Your Austin Catastrophic Injury Case?

• We put our clients first. Your Austin catastrophic injury lawyer will learn about you and your case and develop a legal strategy specific to your situation. 

• We work as a team to help you achieve your desired case outcome. Our attorneys will communicate and collaborate with you to build your case and position you to recover compensation for your catastrophic injury losses.

• We operate on a contingency fee basis. You never have to pay us a fee unless we get you compensation.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is a physical, life-altering impairment that can keep you from working, going to school, engaging in social activities, and enjoying your life in the same way you did before you got hurt. Catastrophic injuries occur for many reasons, including:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Medical malpractice

Talk with a catastrophic injury lawyer in Austin if you are dealing with severe burns, loss of vision or hearing, or other significant injuries caused by a negligent party. Depending on the situation, your attorney can help you seek compensation from the liable party through a claim or lawsuit. 

What Is a Catastrophic Injury Case Worth?

Your catastrophic injury attorney wants you to recover economic and non-economic damages for losses relating to your severe injuries. Below are common reasons why judges and juries award damages in catastrophic injury cases:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Decreased earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress
• Disfigurement

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001, if you file a lawsuit against someone for a catastrophic injury, you are subject to modified comparative negligence. With this, your percentage of fault can determine whether you’re able to recover damages.

If you are 50% or less to blame for your catastrophic injury, a judge or jury will reduce your damages by your percentage of fault.

On the other hand, if you are more than 50% at fault, you are barred from getting damages.  

When to File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in Austin

Per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, if you want to sue someone for a catastrophic injury, you generally have two years to file your lawsuit. If a catastrophic injury is fatal and you meet the criteria to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a deceased person (decedent), you typically have two years from the date of death to sue any responsible parties. 

Catastrophic injury lawyers in Austin can investigate your case and identify any liable parties. If warranted, they can help you file your catastrophic injury lawsuit in accordance with Texas law. 

Partner with Our Austin Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

The Bonilla Law Firm is ready to help you with your catastrophic injury case. To get started, contact us online or call us at (512) 441-1111.