Texas Knee Injury Lawyer
Knee Injury Lawyers Serving Victims of Leg Injuries Nationwide From Our Texas Offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas
Knee injuries sustained can be debilitating. These injuries often mean months of medical treatment and rehabilitation. They can also lead to significant pain and mobility issues that could affect your ability to work or care for yourself.
Types of Knee Injuries from Accidents
Common knee injuries include:
- ACL tears and injuries: These injuries affect the anterior cruciate ligament. Recovery can take six months or longer.
- MCL and PCL tears: Injuries to the medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament can cause significant pain, swelling and instability.
- Meniscus injuries: The meniscus acts as a cushion between your thigh bone and shin bone. Tearing this cartilage can cause pain, swelling and mobility issues.
- Fractured knee cap (patella): Patella fractures typically result from direct trauma, with some injuries requiring surgical intervention.
- Knee dislocations: If the bones of the knee are forced out of their normal alignment, seek immediate medical attention.
Common Causes of Knee Injuries in Texas Accidents
Common causes of knee injuries include:
- Car and truck accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Slip and fall incidents
- Sports and recreational accidents
Medical Considerations for Knee Injury Cases
Diagnosis of knee injuries begins with imaging studies like X-rays, MRIs or CT scans to assess the extent of damage. Conservative management may include physical therapy, bracing and pain management. Severe injuries often require surgical intervention such as ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair or fracture fixation.
Many knee injuries also lead to persistent pain, difficulty walking and moving, instability and post-traumatic arthritis. These complications can necessitate additional surgeries and months of physical therapy and rehabilitation. No matter what treatment you need, keep detailed documentation of all doctor visits, diagnostic tests, treatment plans and therapy sessions. This evidence supports your claim for compensation.
Compensation for Knee Injuries in Texas
If your injury was caused by negligence, you may be able to seek:
- Economic damages: These damages cover current and expected future financial losses related to your knee injury. These include medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, income loss, loss of future earnings capacity and any additional costs.
- Noneconomic damages: These damages cover pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and reduced quality of life.
You may also qualify for workers’ compensation for your knee injury in Texas if your injury happened on the job.
The seriousness of the injury, permanency of limitations, impact on earning capacity, age of the victim and strength of liability evidence all play significant roles in determining knee accident compensation. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can recover damages even if you’re partially at fault in a knee injury, car accident claim or other claim, as long as your fault doesn’t exceed 50%. However, Texas laws mean you have limited time to file a claim.
Why Choose Thomas J. Henry Law for Your Knee Injury Case?
Thomas J. Henry Law stands out for:
Our Experience With Knee Injury Claims
Thomas J. Henry Law has handled knee injury cases throughout Texas. Our legal team understands these injuries and works with orthopedic experts to build compelling cases.
Case Results and Settlements
We have secured over one billion dollars for clients over the past four years alone.
Client Attention
Our clients appreciate the personal attention we offer, even as one of the state’s largest personal injury firms.
Contact a Texas Knee Injury Lawyer Today
If you are looking for a knee injury or ACL tear lawyer in Texas, Thomas J. Henry Law offers free consultations and we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win your case. Our firm has offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, Houston and Dallas, TX, serving clients across Texas and nationwide. Contact us 24/7 for a no-obligation consultation with a Texas knee injury attorney.
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Your Leg Injury Questions Answered
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Following a leg injury, there are always more questions than answers. At Thomas J. Henry, we’re here to answer any questions you have about your injury case.
How Does the “No Win No Fee” Promise Work?
The Thomas J. Henry “No Win No Fee” promise works as part of a contingency fee agreement. Instead of receiving payments from clients, we recoup fees and expenses from the final settlement or verdict our clients receive.
This allows us to start working on your case as soon as you hire us, ensuring that your case is handled with the urgency it deserves. It also means you can focus on getting better rather than cutting us a check.
The percentage we collect may vary depending on the complexity of your case, but you will be kept informed so you know what we are collecting before your case is closed.
Even better, you owe us nothing if we don’t win your case! Because our fees are collected as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, we do not collect anything unless and until you get your recovery. This means there is no risk to hiring a qualified attorney to handle your case!
Do I Have to Pay to Speak with an Injury Attorney?
Thomas J. Henry Law offers free case reviews so that you can better understand your legal options. This means you pay nothing for your first consultation. Additionally, Thomas J. Henry Law works on a contingency fee basis meaning that if you do choose to hire us, you pay us nothing unless and until we win your case.
To learn more about what it takes to speak with an injury attorney about your claim here.
Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me Settle My Case?
Insurance companies will attempt to pay out as little as possible when resolving an injury claim. When an individual pursues compensation from an insurance company without the aid of an attorney, the insurance company may see the lack of representation as an opportunity to lowball the injured victim as there is no immediate risk of trial or legal recourse.
By hiring a competent attorney who has a reputation for achieving large verdicts in the courtroom, you are sending a message to the insurer. It will provide the insurance company with extra incentive to offer a fair settlement the first time.
If that first offer is not fair, an experienced personal attorney will have the resources and the knowledge to negotiate with the insurance company in pursuit of a better offer.
What is a Contingency Fee?
In a contingency fee arrangement, an attorney agrees to accept a fixed percentage of your recovery as payment. This means that if you win your case, your attorney will collect their fees and expenses from the money awarded to you. However, if you lose your case, your attorney will collect nothing.
Most lawyers prefer not to work on contingency cases for two reasons:
- There is a risk the firm will be paid nothing
- Any payment is delayed until money is collected from the opposing party
Generally, a lawyer who accepts contingency fee cases:
- Regularly represents clients who lack the financial resources to pay hourly attorney’s fees (as is often the case for personal injury victims).
- Is more selective about the cases they accept.
- Is very confident in their ability to win the cases they choose to handle.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
The cost associated with hiring a personal injury attorney and how payment is collected may vary from firm to firm. At Thomas J. Henry, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we don’t charge our clients a penny unless and until we win their case.
Working on a contingency fee basis allows clients access to resources and legal representation they might otherwise struggle to afford. The more serious a case is, the more money it costs to take to trial. This is because complex litigation tends to take longer to resolve and the entities involved fight harder.
This is especially true if your lawsuit is against a large company, as would be the case in a trucking accident or on-the-job injury. Such companies employ teams of lawyers and have seemingly unlimited financial resources. You need an attorney who has the same. Thomas J. Henry employs a team of more than 100 attorneys and has the money to fight your case out to the end.
Finally, by collecting any fees and expenses after a verdict or settlement is secured, Thomas J. Henry can help ensure his clients are able to focus on healing. “The client’s job is to heal. We will handle the rest,” says Thomas J. Henry.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
In Texas, a personal injury case is only worth what a jury is willing to award you. This is why you need an attorney who can not only prove the economic damages you have sustained due to your accident, but can also demonstrate the value of non-economic damages you may have sustained, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.
Learn more about how to estimate the value of your personal injury claim here.
Why
choose
us?
We help clients across the U.S. with all types of injury cases, including vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, product recalls, pharmaceutical cases, mass tort, and more.
Thomas J. Henry offers a “No Fee Promise.” We work on a contingency fee basis which means you do not pay our firm any fees unless and until we win your case. Learn more.
If you’ve been hurt, you may have a damaged vehicle or be unable to work. We can help get you a rental car if your vehicle is damaged and even advance money on qualified cases.
We are committed to your complete recovery. We will work with you to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment and support for your healing journey.
If you’ve been hurt, you may not be able to come into our offices to speak to an attorney. Don’t worry, we will come to you wherever you are – at home, work, or hospital.
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Los abogados de Thomas J Henry son personas muy amables y gracias a ellos mi caso se resolvió muy pronto y con buenos resultados.
Five stars are not enough to express the professional qualities and dedication this firm has to their clients.
Thomas J. Henry is a wonderful company they really take care of their clients, and their employees are really nice as well.
When I had my car accident I didn’t know who to call. I got pointed in the right direction from a good person I know. I appreciate everything my legal team did for me.
I highly recommend TJH for any personal injury case.
I had a great experience! Me and my daughter got in a car accident 2023 and they were able to reach a settlement for us. My favorite aspect was the communication and how much they care. Highly recommend!
Muy buena experiencia contados las personas. Y con los traductores.
Our family worked with Thomas J. Henry Law after a major car accident, and we’re truly grateful for their support. The team was responsive, patient, and thorough every step of the way.
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