Personal Injury Lawyer for Erath & Hood Counties, TX
Additionally Serving Clients in Stephenville, Granbury, Somervell County, Comanche County, Parker County & Eastland County
At the Law Offices of Landon Northcutt, we understand that suffering a personal injury isn't just about physical harm but various unexpected hardships that can upend your life. These injuries can leave you battling with medical costs, lost income, emotional stress, and the task of navigating the legal system. Whether you’ve been injured in a car crash or a slip and fall, the aftermath can place a significant strain on you and your family.
For over two decades, we've dedicated our practice to helping the people of Erath and Hood Counties get the justice and the compensation they deserve following life's unforeseen accidents. Our team is here to stand by your side, fiercely protect your rights, and tenaciously advocate for optimum results, whether through a negotiated settlement or in court.
Contact the Law Offices of Landon Northcutt to request a free initial consultation with an Erath County personal injury attorney at (254) 355-4654.
How We Can Protect You
Understanding Personal Injury: More Than Just an Accident
Personal injury is harm inflicted on an individual's body, mind, or emotions. This can result from various incidents, from automobile accidents to defective products or slip and fall occurrences. Unlike property damage, which pertains to your possessions, personal injury directly impacts you and your quality of life.
A major cornerstone of personal injury law is the concept of negligence. Legally, negligence occurs when an individual or entity fails to exercise a level of care that a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances; this failure leads to another’s harm or injury.
To claim negligence in a personal injury case, you must demonstrate that you were owed a duty of care, that the duty of care was breached, and that the breach directly caused your injuries, resulting in damages. An example of this is a drunk driver whose impaired driving leads to an accident in which another person is struck and injured.
Proving negligence is pivotal in personal injury claims: it establishes liability and the right to pursue compensation for losses and suffering.
Our Personal Injury Services
We're committed to providing exceptional legal support across a range of personal injury cases:
- Traffic accidents: From rear-end fender benders to high-impact collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation
- Premises liability: Including slip and fall injuries and accidents due to negligent property maintenance by owners and managers for private and public premises
- Animal attacks: Helping victims of dog bites due to the negligence of pet owners
- Product liability: For injuries caused by defective or dangerously malfunctioning products, from pharmaceuticals to household items, motor vehicle components, and more
- Nursing home abuse or neglect: Advocating for seniors who have suffered from abuse or neglect in nursing home settings, ensuring they get the respect and justice to which they are entitled
Compensation in Texas Personal Injury Cases
Texas personal injury victims are entitled to various forms of compensation, formally known as damages. These are categorized into two primary groups: economic damages and noneconomic damages.
Economic damages are quantifiable monetary costs that the victim incurs as a direct result of the injury. These can include:
- Medical bills: from immediate care through to rehabilitation and any future treatments
- Lost wages: for the time off work during the recovery period, as well as any future loss of earning capacity due to long-term effects of the injury
- Property damage: if personal property was damaged as a part of the incident
Noneconomic damages, by contrast, compensate for the intangible and non-monetary aspects of an injury. These can include:
- Pain and suffering: for the physical pain and emotional distress endured by the victim
- Loss of consortium: for the impact on the victim's relationship with their spouse
- Loss of enjoyment of life: if the injuries prevent the victim from engaging in activities they once enjoyed
Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Texas
When pursuing a personal injury claim, victims often face resistance from insurance companies whose primary goal is to protect their profitability.
These companies employ a variety of strategies to limit or outright deny compensation to vulnerable claimants:
- Disputing liability: One common tactic is challenging your account of the incident, arguing that the insured party was not at fault or that you bear some responsibility for your injuries.
- Undermining injuries: Insurers may question the severity of your injuries or suggest that the injuries are unrelated to the incident to devalue the claim.
- Delaying tactics: Delays in processing claims can put financial pressure on you, prompting you to accept lower settlements out of desperation for immediate funds.
- Quick settlement offers: Insurance companies might offer a quick settlement significantly lower than your actual damages in hopes you will accept before realizing the full extent of your losses.
We are familiar with these and other insurance company strategies at the Law Offices of Landon Northcutt. We stand firm in negotiations and won't shy away from litigation to protect your rights and secure the comprehensive compensation you need for recovery.
Book a free consultation with an Erath County personal injury attorney by contacting us online or at (254) 355-4654.
What Our Former Clients Have to Say
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"I will always recommend this office."
Great lawyer, responsive, gets straight to the point had a very good outcome.- Kylar M. -
"Landon Northcutt and his staff has always pulled through for me 100%."
He’s been my go to for over 18 years. Never have I been let down. He made the best of my mistakes and legal issues.- Margarita O. -
"He’s a great guy who’s easy to work with!"
Absolutely phenomenal lawyer. Great connections and he gets the job done no issue.- JR F. -
"As a very busy man Landon has always returned my calls, before and after a retainer fee."
At the very least one of his awesome team members like Lee will always be available let you know that you and your situation is very important to them.- Jason G. -
"Great attorney and staff!!"
Great attorney and staff!!- Mandy K. -
"I highly recommend Mr. Northcutt."
He has assisted me and my family with several different cases and it has always been a good experience with Mr. Northcutt and his staff.- Former Client