FAQs
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury because of another person’s recklessness or negligence, it can place an unimaginable burden on you and your family. The pain, the stress of finances and recovery, and the worry about the unknown can all cause their own problems in addition to the injury itself. At the Lopez Law Group, we specialize in helping victims and their families navigate their cases and recover from this difficult time. Our team works to ensure that your worries are brought to a minimum and that any questions you may have about your case, our team, or our services are answered.
No, your first consultation with the Lopez Law Group is free. We are proud to offer a free case evaluation to help you understand your needs and determine how our firm can best help you and your family.
At the Lopez Law Group, we work on a contingency basis. This means that you do not have to pay us unless we get you compensation. The lawyer will be compensated based on a percentage of the total amount recovered in your case.
Our personal injury lawyers are committed to helping our clients recoup the damages they’re owed. Throughout your personal injury case, the Lopez Law Group will fight on your behalf against at-fault parties, companies, and powerful lawyers who aim to pay you as little as possible (or nothing at all). We believe in upfront, honest communication and will ensure that you understand every step of the process.
When working with the Lopez Law Group, you are in control of the decision-making while our team supports you and acts as your legal advocate. We set out to ensure the outcome you desire in your case, and we are prepared to go to court if necessary.
Our lawyers have over a decade of experience in personal injury cases. We have handled more than 1,500 cases just like yours, spanning all types of personal injury types, including:
- Vehicle accidents (buses, motorcycles, commercial/industrial vehicles, and trucks)
- Workplace accidents
- Dog bite accidents
- Construction accidents
- Offshore and maritime accidents
Our lawyers are based in Weslaco and McAllen, but we are proud to represent Tyler, Spring, Mission, McAllen, Laredo, Edinburg, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Harlingen, and other locations throughout the state. Our team understands the culture and needs of South Texas residents.
Yes, we are proud to offer legal services in both English and Spanish.
Yes, we are licensed to work in Texas state and federal courts.
Though you should always file as quickly as possible, most cases have a statute of limitations of two years from the date of the injury. In this time, you must either settle the case or file a lawsuit.
If you have been injured and it was someone else’s fault, you can seek compensation for several claims, including any of the following:
- Pain and suffering or mental distress
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future earning potential
- Property damage
- Future medical care
Class action: In this case, very few named plaintiffs (often just one or two) represent many unnamed parties also affected. If the claim is successful, all claimants, named and unnamed, receive the settlement outlined.
Mass tort: A mass tort is the result of many individuals sustaining injury from a single incident — a defective product or large-scale accident affecting many people, for example. The parts of the case each injured individual has in common would be worked on all at once, but the parts of the case pertaining to each individual and how they were affected by the incident are dealt with separately. A successful case ends with each participating plaintiff receiving a unique settlement or verdict depending on their case.
Single-plaintiff: This occurs when one individual was injured, such as a one-on-one vehicle accident or a workplace injury suffered by an employee. In this case, a single suit would be filed on behalf of the injured individual against the responsible party.
For an injury to be classified as catastrophic, it must leave the victim permanently damaged. This often involves direct harm to the spinal cord and/or the brain. These injuries have such a profound impact on a person’s ability to function, both in the short term and the long term, that they are considered catastrophic.
You likely have many different questions, some of which may not be answered on this page. Our Weslaco and McAllen personal injury lawyers can help you to address every single one of them. With over a decade of experience, our entire legal team is committed to bringing you the highest possible quality representation.
It can be frustrating to face these circumstances alone — but you don’t have to. If you have a question not answered here, or if you are ready to get started, contact us online or call (956) 968-7800.
If you’ve been injured in Texas, you might be facing significant losses and expenses. If your accident was caused by someone else’s actions or negligence, you could be owed compensation for your total losses. If you need to make a personal injury claim, having an experienced personal injury attorney by your side can make a big difference in your case.
Below you can find more information about whether or not you should hire a personal injury attorney for your case.
Personal injury law, also called tort law, is a type of legal concentration dealing with the pursuit of compensation following a damage-causing accident. In general, these cases involve accidents in which one or more parties are responsible, in contrast to accidents caused by natural events. That means that any accident in which one party caused harm to another can be called a personal injury.
Below you can find more information about what counts as a personal injury and how to tell whether or not you have a personal injury case.
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