Truck Accidents
Any automotive accident can cause substantial personal injury. When one of the vehicles involved is a semi-truck, the consequences can be even more severe. Cars get totaled, and passengers are often severely injured or even killed.

The parties responsible for the accident deserve to be held accountable, and the victims deserve to be compensated. Truck accidents can be complicated, often involving not just commercial drivers but also the companies they work for, the mechanics servicing the trucks, and others.

We can collect critical evidence, investigate the scene, and determine who was responsible for the crash. From there, our team will help you negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance companies involved or, if necessary, provide courtroom representation so you can receive the compensation you need to heal, recover, and move on with your life.

Vehicle Accidents
Unfortunately, vehicle accidents are common on Texas roads. Most lead to only minor injuries and damages, but serious accidents can leave drivers and passengers facing not just expenses associated with vehicle damage but also serious injuries.

You shouldn’t have to pay for medical bills, make up for lost wages, and replace damaged property out-of-pocket. If your accident was caused entirely or in part by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation that will pay for hospital bills and other expenses.

Insurance companies are notorious for offering unreasonably low compensation packages, which can leave you struggling to make ends meet. Don’t speak with the other driver’s insurance agent until you seek help from a Dallas personal injury attorney. Our team will ensure that you get compensated fairly.

Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries are supposed to be covered by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Unfortunately, Texas workers’ comp laws are complicated, and the process of obtaining benefits can be both lengthy and difficult. You’ll have a much easier time getting the benefits to which you’re entitled with the help of a personal injury lawyer.

There are many reasons to enlist the help of a personal injury law firm when pursuing compensation for a workplace injury. If your employer denies your claim or you don’t receive benefits promptly, the first thing you should do is call us to schedule a consultation.

Sometimes, everything is moving forward simply, but wrenches get thrown in the works. We can also help if your employer makes an offer to settle that doesn’t cover all of your medical expenses and lost wages or if ongoing medical issues caused by your workplace injury prevent you from returning to your job.

We don’t just handle workers’ compensation claims. We can also hold your employer accountable if you get demoted, fired, or face other forms of retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

Wrongful Death
The death of a loved one is always tragic. When that death occurs as a result of a company, employer, or another person’s negligence, the situation goes from bad to worse. We can’t make it any easier to grieve a loved one, but we can help you hold the responsible party accountable and get you compensation so that you can live comfortably during this difficult time.

You can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party if your family member died as a result of either misconduct or negligence. Common examples include deaths that occur as a result of vehicle crashes, workplace accidents, defective products, dog attacks, and other preventable occurrences.

The types of damages in wrongful death lawsuits can include funeral expenses, lost earnings, loss of inheritance, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more. If the responsible party was found guilty of acting with ill intentions, you may also be entitled to punitive damages. Reach out to our team to learn more.

Offshore Injuries
Offshore drilling rigs and supply boats have some of the most hazardous workplace conditions in the country. When you work offshore, you risk facing not just falls but also fires, explosions, and exposure to toxic substances. If employers fail to implement proper safety protocols, your life could be put at risk.

If you’ve suffered an injury while working offshore, you should know that there are specific maritime laws that provide extra protections. Because these cases are unique and fall under the jurisdiction of maritime law, you need a personal injury lawyer who has experience representing clients injured in offshore operations.

Remember that employers’ insurance companies often offer injured workers lump sums to cover expenses. While it might be tempting to accept these offers, they don’t usually come close to covering the costs incurred on the road to recovery. Speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any settlement.

It’s both surprising and devastating how many offshore accidents are caused by employer negligence. In most cases, underlying causes consist of a combination of absent or improperly maintained safety equipment, poor training, lack of supervision, and worker fatigue due to scheduling that pushes people past their limits. We can help you determine who is at fault.

Oilfield Injuries
Oilfields are dangerous places, and the conditions faced by oilfield workers often lead to serious personal injuries. Workers may experience preventable injuries due to improperly maintained equipment, a lack of training, or even other workers operating machinery under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

We believe it’s essential to hold the responsible person accountable and recover damages for the injured party. Unfortunately, settlements offered by employers’ insurance companies often cover only immediate expenses. Oilfield injuries frequently lead to long-term health complications or even permanent disability, leaving workers and their families footing the bill.

If you’ve been injured while working at an oilfield in any capacity, reach out to our team. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and even future living expenses if your injury prevents you from returning to work.

Explosions
Oilfields and offshore drilling operations are two of the most common locations for damaging and often deadly explosions. However, explosions that occur in other workplaces or elsewhere in the Dallas area can also cause severe injuries.

Often known as blast injuries, common types of physical trauma caused by explosions include burns, extremity injuries, hearing loss, vision loss, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, internal organ injuries, and others. You may not realize the extent of your injuries immediately, so even if you don’t see anything visually wrong, you should go to a doctor following any blast injury for a full medical evaluation.

Healing from injuries caused by explosions is often a prolonged process that requires repeated visits to multiple doctors and a good deal of missed work. It would help if you didn’t have to shoulder these and other expenses alone. We can help you determine who was responsible for the explosion and get a settlement that covers the full extent of your damages.

Sexual Assault
As with workplace injuries and vehicle accidents, sexual assault is more common than many Texans like to think. Depending on the circumstances, sexual assault can cause not just physical injuries but also pain, suffering, emotional distress, and lost wages.

If you’ve been a victim of sexual assault, you should know that there are numerous claims you can assert. While pursuing a criminal case can hold the person accountable, it won’t necessarily get you the compensation you need to facilitate healing and moving forward with your life. Filing a civil lawsuit independent from the criminal case can help.

You should know that victims of sexual assault can pursue civil claims regardless of the outcome of criminal charges. Some of the same evidence produced during the criminal proceedings may be relevant, but civil lawsuits have a lighter burden of proof. Instead of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed a crime, we’ll only need to show a preponderance of evidence that the person caused you harm.

Is It Worth Hiring a Texas Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence or intentional misconduct of another person or a company, it’s always worth scheduling a consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer. We offer free case evaluations, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

If we feel that you have a compelling case, we can move forward with your personal injury claim so that you can seek not just compensation but also justice for yourself or a relative lost to wrongful death. You won’t have to pay legal fees until we have secured a settlement or verdict, so don’t worry about the money.

When you work with Nick Rodriguez Law, you’ll get more than fierce representation. We give every case the attention it deserves and treat every client with respect and compassion. If you’re recovering from a personal injury, you deserve to work with compassionate advocates who care about your future and well-being.