Houston Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury
The law office of Joel A. Gordon & Associates
primarily handles personal injury claims. Many of the claims involve auto accidents,
18 wheeler's, and victims of drunk drivers. However, on occasion the law firm will also handle legal matters involving business disputes. Moreover, the
firm always offers free consultations.
 Wrongful Death
Texas wrongful death actions are governed by Chapter 71
of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code. Essentially, a person is liable for damages arising from an injury that causes an individual's death if the injury was
caused by the person's or his agent's wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default.
 Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims are governed by the Texas Medical Liability and
Insurance Improvement Act. Article 4590i of the Act applies to "health care liability claims." A "health care liability claim" is a cause of action, whether in tort or
contract, against a health care provider or physician for treatment, lack of treatment, or other departure from accepted standards of medical care, health care, or
safety which proximately results in injury or death to the patient.
 Insurance Disability
Many Americans every year become disabled because of injury or sickness. Although the injury or sickness can be financially devastating, in
some cases, the financial burden can be offset by insurance disability
benefits. However, in order to be entitled to these benefits, they must have
been contracted for prior to the onset of the illness or injury.
 Nursing Home Abuse
According to a report released by the Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee, approximately 35% of the
nations nursing homes were cited for abuse between January 1999 and
January 2001. More than 10,000 cases of abuse were recorded and more than 1,500 of them were serious enough to cause harm to residents.
Insurance Coverage
The only type of automobile insurance mandated by the State of Texas is
liability insurance. The minimum amount of liability insurance is typically referred to as 20/40/15, which means that the insurance company will not pay any more
than $20,000 per person, and no more $40,000 per accident. The 15 refers to property damage, which means that the insurance company will pay no more than
$15,000 to cover property damage.
Complex Regional Pain SYndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), previously called “reflex sympathetic dystrophy” or
“causalgia,” is a chronic pain condition that is believed to be the result of dysfunction in the central or peripheral nervous systems. Typical
features include dramatic changes in the color and temperature of the skin over the affected limb or body part, accompanied by intense burning
pain, skin sensitivity, sweating, and swelling. Eventually the joints become stiff from disuse, and the skin, muscles, and bone atrophy.
Life Insurance Claims
Although most life insurance claims are paid without any dispute, there
are instances which arise that result in the wrongful denial of a life insurance claim by the insurance company.
Statute Of Limitations
The purpose of a statute of limitations is to compel the assertion of claims within a reasonable period of time while the evidence is fresh in the
minds of the parties and witnesses.
What Is My Case Worth?
There are many variables which factor into the value of a personal injury claim. We list some of the more important factors to consider when valuing a case.
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