Personal Injury
Located in Tyler, Negem & Worthington represents clients throughout East Texas in a range of personal injury matters, including cases involving dog bites, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and airplane accidents. In personal injury cases, it is essential to thoroughly investigate the accident, preserve relevant evidence, and enable a qualified physician to fully evaluate your injuries. To maximize your chances of recovery, contact us today for a free case review.
Dog Bites
Dog attacks are among the most frightening injuries, especially when a child is the victim, which is often the case. Texas has a strict liability dog bite statute that holds owners of dangerous dogs liable for up to $10,000 worth of damages if a dog makes an unprovoked attack and causes bodily injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a bite from a pit bull or any breed of dog, our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you receive compensation for your injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners have a duty to make their premises safe by repairing known dangers or warning others of such dangers. If a property owner breaches this duty, he or she may be considered negligent and may be held liable for foreseeable injuries caused by such negligence. For example, if you slipped and fell because a property owner failed to put up a warning sign or clean up a spill, he or she may be liable for your injuries.
Medical Malpractice
Our experienced attorneys are able to handle even the most complex medical malpractice claims. When medical professionals fail to perform according to the medical community's accepted standards of care, doctors, nurses, and hospitals can be held liable for the damages that result. Common medical errors include giving an incorrect diagnosis, prescribing the wrong medication, and performing a surgery incorrectly.
Nursing Home Abuse
Elders are particularly vulnerable to various forms of abuse, and because of their physical and mental health, they may not even realize that they are being abused. If you suspect that your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, we can help you assess the situation and build a claim. Types of nursing home abuse include:
- Neglect
- Mental abuse
- Physical or sexual abuse
Airplane Accidents
Our attorneys have experience handling claims arising out of a range of aviation accidents, including crashes involving commercial jets, private planes, cargo planes, and helicopters. Litigation surrounding commercial airplane crashes is often complex and unique, involving a web of international agreements and federal regulations. To successfully pursue an aviation claim, it is critical to hire a lawyer who understands not only the complex statutory and regulatory system governing this area of the law, but also the mechanical and technical issues related to aircraft operation and maintenance. Causes of airplane accidents include:
- Air traffic control problems
- Pilot errors, such as running out of fuel or misjudging altitude
- Improper maintenance
- Mechanical failure
Experienced East Texas Attorneys
With over 50 years of collective legal experience, the personal injury attorneys at Negem & Worthington have the knowledge, experience and advocacy skill to effectively represent your interests. Contact us today for a free case review.
