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Expert Cross-Border Injury Lawyers: Your Advocates Beyond Boundaries
Texas is one of the top travel destinations for Canadian tourists. Half a million Canadians travel to the Lone Star State each year. Unparalleled barbeque and countless outdoor activities make a promising retreat for individuals and families alike.
Unfortunately, traveling to Texas is not without its risks. Accidents can occur without warning and cause serious harm.
In Canada, many physical and mental rehabilitation options fall outside of health insurance. Those included offer insufficient sessions for proper healing.
By initiating legal claims, you can receive financial and medical benefits from your auto insurance and the insurance of the driver who caused the accident.
Recovering compensation for your personal injury is difficult as it is, but getting injured outside of your home province adds new layers of complexity.
Personal injury claims require a lawyer in the area the accident occured. Normally this isn’t a problem as the accident location is the same as where you reside. Having been injured in Texas, however, this is no longer the case.
Cross Border Injuries has made its mission securing legal assistance for Canadians injured in America. We have over 100 Attorneys across Canada and the United States. No matter which province you are from or which state you are injured in, we can help.
Cross Border Injury Lawyers for Canadians Hurt in Texas
Texas leads the United States in the most number of motor vehicle accidents. Unsurprisingly, the tourist hubs of Austin, Dallas, Houston and Fort Worth have the highest percentage of these accidents.
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can cause serious mental and physical impairments – even if not immediately obvious. The law recognizes this and makes insurance companies deliver the necessary benefits for your full recovery. Benefits include.
In addition to benefits through your own insurance, you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company as well. This is called a third-party or tort claim. 20% of drivers in Texas are uninsured. This can potentially limit your recovery options.
It is always recommended to opt for uninsured driver protection through your insurance company. Without this protection, a skilled team of cross-border car accident lawyers can still overcome this obstacle.
To receive this full compensation in an out-of-province claim, you require a second attorney. We will provide you with a Texas Lawyer who will handle the at-fault party’s insurance company while your provincial lawyer will take care of your own. This two-pronged approach is what we at Cross Border Injuries are best at. If you choose to initiate a car accident claim in Texas keep in mind the state has a 2 year limitation period. Let us work toward the full resolution you deserve – Give Us a Call.
Why Use Two lawyers?
Motor Vehicle Accidents have Two distinct parts.
The first is called Accident Benefits or a first party claim – This part is between you and your own insurance company.
The second is called a Tort or a third party claim – This is between you and the at-fault drivers insurance company.
A Tort or 3rd Party claim must be brought about in the state where the injury occured.
This requires a Lawyer licensed in the State of the accident.
Furthermore, different countries have distinct legal systems and regulations, which can significantly impact the resolution of injury claims. By using Cross Border Injuries, each of your personal injury lawyers is an expert in their geographical region. This means that you have the best chance of success for each of your claims.
Texas Specific Laws
Texas is a modified comparative fault state. This means that after the facts of the accident are reviewed a percentage of blame is attributed to each party involved. You retain your right to compensation only if you are found to be less than 50% responsible for the car crash.
Texas also requires that you report any motor vehicle accident to police. If you have not done so you may be unable to start a legal action. To know if this applies to you, talk to one of our Texas injury lawyers.
Texas can experience extreme weather conditions including blizzards and thunderstorms. Continuous heavy rain can make the ground muddy and cause slips. When attending outdoor activities like rodeos and barbecue festivals, be sure to wear proper footwear and be mindful of ground conditions.
Some might think Slip and Falls are not a big deal – take it from us, they can be. Trip and falls can cause soft tissue damage, cuts/scrapes, and sprains. In more serious instances they have been known to cause;
Even the “minor” side of these bodily damages can cause significant altering to daily functioning. For example, time off work might be taken to complete the recovery process. In more serious cases medical intervention and rehabilitation may be needed.
Pursuing compensation for pain and suffering is your legal right. The state of Texas allows you to bring a legal claim up to 2 years after the accident date.
These claims fall under premises liability which state that a property owner is responsible for the safety of visitors. It is your lawyer’s responsibility to prove that the property owner knowingly allowed dangerous conditions that could have caused a fall.
Cross Border Injuries Texas Attorneys are experts in slip and falls and will represent you as a Canadian. Contact us today to see if you have a case.
Texas is a one-bite rule state. This means that the owner can only be held responsible for a dog bite if they had previously known the dog was dangerous. This rule doesn’t apply if the dog owner is found to be negligent. It is a lawyer’s duty to prove this negligence.
Dog bites caused by a negligent owner can lead to serious bodily harm. Usually attacking the arms and lower legs, a dogs sharp teeth and saliva can cause a range of injuries, including;
Seek medical attention directly after a dog bite. Bacterial infection can worsen even a small injury.
These accidents may seem to be straightforward, but this is not always the case. Even as the clear victim of a dog bite it takes an experienced Texas lawyer to achieve success. It is imperative that your lawyer knows the ins and outs of the local laws, collects the relevant facts and overcomes the objections of the opposing counsel.
Cross Border Injuries Texas Attorneys are experts in achieving fair resolutions for their Canadian dog bite clients. Your ability to initiate a claim ends after 2 years. Reach out now to begin the compensation process.
Successfully resolved numerous cross-border injury cases, securing fair compensation for our clients and earning their trust and recommendations.
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