Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

Car Accidents

There are more than 15,000 car crashes in Austin every year. About 80 people are killed and thousands more are injured, some of them so severely their lives and the lives of their families will never be the same. If you have been in a car accident, you know how in just a brief instant, your life can change forever. Among the most common causes of accidents are distracted driving and speeding. In Texas, 28 percent of car accidents are caused by drunk drivers. If you were injured in an automobile accident, or someone you love was killed, contact us as soon as possible. We focus on getting you compensation for your injury so you can focus on your recovery. We are experienced negotiators with insurance companies, but are always ready to take your case to trial if that is what is needed.

Commercial Truck and 18-Wheeler Accidents

When an 80,000-pound truck collides with a 5,000-pound car, the results are often disastrous. Truck drivers often walk away uninjured while automobile drivers and their passengers are either killed or severely injured. A major cause of trucking accidents is driver fatigue as drivers strive to meet delivery deadlines. Shifting cargo, which causes the driver to lose control and drive off of the road or jack-knife, is another factor contributing to 18-wheeler accidents. It is not just the negligent truck driver who is held responsible for the accident, in many cases, there are others who are vicariously liable for the accident. At the Eric Ramos Law Firm, we conduct a thorough investigation so we can identify the company or company’s responsible for the accident and we can hold them accountable for your injuries.

Work-related Injuries

Workers’ compensation is insurance coverage designed to provide you compensation for your work-related injury without you needing to go to court to prove your employer was negligent. In turn, your employer cannot blame you for causing your own injury. Although it sounds easy, there are many times when employers find reasons to claim the injury was not work-related. Also, if a third-party was negligent, you may need to file a third-party lawsuit in order to obtain all the compensation to which you are legally entitled. Contact us at the Eric Ramos Law Firm for assistance in filing your workers’ compensation claim. We will also investigate the circumstances of your injury and determine if there may be additional compensation available through a third-party lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Claims

Grief over the death of a loved one is compounded when that death was unavoidable and caused by the negligence of another. It can be exceptionally difficult for survivors who relied on financial support from the deceased loved one. Texas law provides a way for certain survivors to pursue an action and collect damages from the person or company responsible for the death.

Dog Bites

Every year in the U.S., 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs, sending more than 800,000 of them to the emergency room for medical treatment. In 2017, 39 people died from dog bites. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) reports that approximately 29,000 people need reconstructive surgery every year due to damage caused by a dog bite. Under Texas law, dog owners may be held liable for negligence when their dog bites someone. We investigate the circumstances surrounding the dog bite to determine if the owner was negligent. In most cases, the owners’ homeowners insurance will cover you for the damages caused by the dog bite.