Lewisville, Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

When somebody else injures you in a preventable accident, you should not be left to pay for your damages by yourself. To recover payment for your losses, you can file a claim against the party at fault, which requires gathering evidence and negotiating with insurers. To get the help you need, reach out to a Lewisville, TX personal injury attorney.

Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. has over 35 years of legal experience, and as a board-certified injury lawyer, Attorney Andrews is equipped to help with a broad range of accident claims. We have a record of proven results, and we are ready to work hard on your behalf.

Representing Lewisville Residents in Accident and Injury Claims

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we represent injured people in Lewisville and across Texas, helping them understand their options and pursue the compensation they deserve. Our firm handles a wide range of accident and injury claims, including:

• Truck accidents: Collisions involving 18-wheelers, semis, and other commercial vehicles often cause catastrophic injuries. These cases can involve the trucking company, the driver, cargo loaders, and insurers, each of whom may share responsibility for the wreck.
• Car accidents: Negligent drivers cause serious harm every day through speeding, distraction, impairment, and failure to follow traffic laws. We investigate the crash, gather evidence, and pursue compensation from the parties responsible.
• Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists face serious risks when other drivers fail to check blind spots, yield properly, or share the road safely. Injuries in these crashes are frequently severe, and the claims process can be complicated by bias against riders.
• Bicycle accidents: When a driver strikes a cyclist, the physical consequences are often devastating. We work to hold negligent drivers accountable and recover compensation for the full scope of the harm caused.
• Train crossing accidents: Crashes at railroad crossings can involve defective signals, poor visibility, inadequate warnings, or driver error. Liability in these cases may extend to railroad companies, municipalities, or vehicle manufacturers.
• Defective products: When a product is unreasonably dangerous due to a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or failure to warn, the manufacturer and others in the supply chain can be held responsible for injuries that result.
• Oil and gas work accidents: Workers in the oil and gas industry face serious hazards every day, from explosions and fires to equipment failures and falls. When employer negligence or unsafe conditions contribute to an injury, workers may have legal options beyond standard workers' compensation.
• Factory accidents: Manufacturing environments carry significant risks, including machinery malfunctions, chemical exposures, and falls. Workers injured in these settings may have claims against employers, equipment manufacturers, or contractors who contributed to the dangerous conditions.
• Non-subscriber work accidents: Texas allows employers to opt out of the state workers' compensation system. When a non-subscribing employer's negligence causes a worker's injury, that worker may be able to file a direct claim and recover a broader range of damages than the standard system allows.
• Construction accidents: Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and equipment failures are among the most common causes of serious injury on construction sites. Multiple parties, including general contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers, can share liability depending on the circumstances.
• Wrongful death: When a loved one is killed due to another party's negligence or wrongful conduct, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for their loss. These claims can help provide financial stability and accountability when a family has been torn apart by preventable tragedy.

No matter the type of claim, our approach is the same. We take the time to investigate thoroughly, identify every party who may be responsible, and build a case that reflects the full impact of what happened to you and your family.

How Texas Assigns Fault in Injury Claims

Texas follows a modified comparative fault system. Under this approach, fault for an accident can be divided among multiple parties, including the injured person. As long as your share of fault is found to be less than 51 percent, you can still recover compensation. However, your total recovery will be reduced in proportion to your assigned percentage of fault. If a jury finds you 20 percent responsible for a crash, your compensation will be reduced by that same 20 percent.

This system makes it important to have strong evidence on your side. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often try to shift blame onto the injured person to reduce or eliminate what they owe. A thorough investigation, credible witnesses, and well-documented evidence can make a meaningful difference in how fault is ultimately assigned.