Houston Personal Injury Lawyers
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Steve Waldman
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer & Wrongful Death Attorney
Steve Waldman built his reputation as a Houston personal injury lawyer representing victims of personal injury and wrongful death in the Houston, Austin, Beaumont and Pasadena areas for the past 29 years. Steve and his staff have the compassion and integrity to understand the human side of your catastrophic personal injury or untimely wrongful death. When you select the Waldman Law Firm as your legal representative, you've chosen a law firm with the commitment and expertise to represent your claim and protect your rights. Waldman Law Firm provides experienced, energetic and confidential representation, and our recommendations are always in the client's best interests. When you need a personal injury lawyer or wrongful death attorney, call a Waldman Law Firm office in Houston, Beaumont, Austin or Pasadena, Texas.
Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyer in Houston Texas
Steve Waldman has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1986. Since earning his Board Certification as a Personal Injury Lawyer Houston, he has been recertified every five years in his specialty. Steve has successfully represented his fellow Texans in personal injury and wrongful death claims for the past 29 years from his principal office in Houston, Texas. His case experience has included construction accidents, electrocutions, industrial accidents, chemical explosions, automobile accidents, injuries from maritime accidents and medical negligence. As a Houston personal injury attorney, Steve is licensed to practice before all of the state courts in Texas, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. He maintains active membership with the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association), Texas Trial Lawyers Association, College of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association.
What is a Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury claim is a legal phrase commonly used to refer to a tort (civil action) lawsuit initiated by someone who claims that injuries to his or her body or mind were caused by another's negligence. After the personal injury occurs, the victim can file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation for the damages he or she has suffered. If you've been injured, call Waldman Law Firm and ask to speak with a personal injury attorney for a free case evaluation in Houston, Beaumont, Austin and Pasadena, Texas.
Among the common types of personal injury claims are automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trip-and-fall accidents, personal injury by assault, occupational injury or disease, personal injury because of medical malpractice and personal injury resulting from a defective product (under Texas strict liability laws). A personal injury attorney will file a personal injury lawsuit for you. Your attorney is ultimately responsible for documenting the personal injury claim and proving someone else is liable for the personal injury and damages that occurred.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is a legal phrase commonly used to refer to a tort (civil action) lawsuit initiated by a spouse, parent or child on behalf of a victim whose death was the result of someone else's negligence or unjust actions. A surviving family member will use a wrongful death lawyer or personal injury attorney to file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for the recovery of losses due to medical expenses, loss of financial support and/or pain and suffering related to the negligence that caused the wrongful death.
Typically, a wrongful death attorney or personal injury lawyer will have to prove that the damages were caused by the wrongful death. Most claims will be settled outside court once your wrongful death attorney builds a preponderance of evidence documenting that the death was caused by the negligence of the defendant and that the surviving family member has suffered financial damages due to that death. If you experienced an unexpected loss of parent, child or spouse, call Steve Waldman at Waldman Law Firm in Houston, Austin, Beaumont or Pasadena, Texas.
What Constitutes Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim?
Negligence, when used as a legal term, refers to the thoughtless conduct, reckless behavior or failure to act in a reasonable manner resulting in personal injury to another person. The intent of the accused is typically not the issue. The defendant's conduct is deemed to be negligent when his or her actions or lack of action falls below a recognized standard of reasonable care under the given circumstances in protecting others from harm.
When a personal injury attorney or wrongful death lawyer file a claim before the court, the judgment will declare if the defendant's behavior was ordinary and whether they acted as a reasonable person. Once a personal injury lawyer or wrongful death attorney evaluates your case, they can determine if negligence contributed to your personal injuries. If you have any questions regarding negligence, contact Waldman Law Firm and ask to speak to a Houston personal injury lawyer or wrongful death attorney.
What are Damages in a Personal Injury Claim?
When used as a legal term, damages refer to the monetary award in a civil action, personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit as compensation for the loss and suffering caused by actions for which someone else was liable. For lawsuits involving personal injury claims or wrongful death claims, damages are awarded to "make the plaintiff whole" or restore the injured party to the position they were in if the personal injury had never occurred. Your personal injury attorney or wrongful death lawyer will help you determine a dollar amount for your damages.
In personal injury and wrongful death cases, the term "special damages" is often used to refer to the compensation for real expenses including medical costs, damaged property and loss of earnings or income. The term "general damages" is used for the compensatory amount agreed upon for pain and suffering or mental anguish based on intangible losses documented in the personal injury claim. If you believe someone else's actions may have caused you to suffer damages, contact Houston personal injury lawyer Steve Waldman. Let Steve help you with your personal injury or wrongful death claim.
What is a Settlement in a Personal Injury Claim?
Settlements (or compensation for damages) in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit can occur at any time after the accident through the discovery process up to the decision of the court. Normally, the accused's insurance company will play a major role in negotiating the restitution for the victim's recovery for damages caused by the defendant's negligence. You should never take on any insurance company alone. A personal injury attorney can protect your interest and ensure your settlement is fair. Let our personal injury lawyer evaluate your case and your settlement, contact Waldman Law Firm in Houston, Austin, Beaumont and Pasadena, Texas.
Personal injury lawyers and wrongful death attorneys have the experience and expertise to document the damages and negotiate a settlement with the big insurance companies. During many personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits, mediation may be: 1) required by existing legal documents; 2) annexed by the court; or 3) voluntarily sought by both parties as the legal process to determine reparation. Using this form of collaborative law, your personal injury attorney or wrongful death lawyer can help you negotiate the settlement you deserve. Let Steve Waldman help you.
So, What Should I Do When Injured?
Immediately after an accident that causes a debilitating injury or death of a loved one, it is very difficult to focus on your future. However, the present is a valuable time in which to document the events surrounding your accident and the injuries that you sustained because of someone else's negligence, reckless behavior or unreasonable actions. We can arrange for a meeting in our office, at your home, at the hospital, by telephone or using video conferencing to begin documenting your accident and injuries for your case. You can use our website's features to "Speak to an Attorney Now" or get a "Free Email Case Evaluation", as well as, use the "Quick Contact" form to contact our Houston personal injury lawyers or Houston wrongful death attorneys. Let Steve Waldman and his staff help you with your personal injury or wrongful death claim.
NOTE: You should always seek the advice of a qualified Texas personal injury lawyer or a wrongful death attorney who can evaluate your case and determine if someone is liable for the damages that you sustained. Call or email for a free case evaluation.