Houston Personal Injury Attorneys and Wrongful Death Attorneys
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Steve Waldman
Houston Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer
Attorney Steve Waldman built a solid reputation on 29 years of successfully representing victims of personal injury and wrongful death. Practicing in the Houston, Austin, Beaumont and Pasadena areas, Mr. Waldman has established himself as a respected personal injury lawyer and wrongful death lawyer by providing expert legal service to clients enduring some of the most trying times of their lives. When you choose the Waldman Law Firm as your representative, you are choosing attorneys and a support staff with the integrity and compassion to understand the human side of a catastrophic personal injury or untimely wrongful death, as well as the professional expertise to successfully handle the legal challenges to a successful financial recovery.
Board-certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1986, Mr. Waldman has successfully represented clients in various personal injury and wrongful death matters including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, industrial accidents, maritime injuries; electrocutions; chemical explosions; medical negligence and premises liability (slip or trip and fall). As a Houston-based personal injury attorney and wrongful death attorney, he is licensed to practice before:
- All Texas state courts;
- Supreme Court of the United States;
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit;
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
Mr. Waldman is an active member of 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.
If youare looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer or wrongful death lawyer, the Waldman Law Firm is a trusted name. Recognized for high ethical standards and outstanding legal ability by Martindale Hubbell, America’s premier legal directory, Steve Waldman specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, ensuring you representation by a knowledgeable, focused and proven litigator.
What is a Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury lawsuit is one initiated by someone who claims that injuries to his or her body or mind were caused by another's negligence or a defective product, and seeks compensation for damages he or she has suffered as a result. Among the common types of personal injury claims are automobile and 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. In such a case, your personal injury attorney will work to prove that your injuries are a direct result of the defendant’s negligence and negotiate a fair monetary settlement for you.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is 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 wrongful death attorney or personal injury attorney will help you file a wrongful death claim demanding compensation for your losses including medical expenses, loss of financial support and pain and. Most wrongful death lawsuits are settled out of court once your wrongful death lawyer builds a solid body of evidence proving your claim.
What Constitutes Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim?
Negligence, 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 issue typically is not the defendant’s intent, but rather his or her action or lack of action that falls below a recognized standard of reasonable care under the given circumstances in protecting others from harm. An effective personal injury lawyer will prove that the defendant’s unreasonable conduct directly contributed to your personal injuries and land fair compensation.
What are Damages in a Personal Injury Claim or Wrongful Death Claim?
The legal term, “damages” refers to the monetary award in a civil action, personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit as compensation for the loss and suffering caused by someone else’s actions. Damages awarded in your personal injury or wrongful death claim are to make you “whole,” or in other words, to restore you to the position you enjoyed before the injury occurred. “Special damages” means compensation for real expenses such as medical costs, damaged property and loss of earnings or income, and "general damages" means compensation for pain and suffering or mental anguish.
Never take on any defendant or insurance company in alone - even if it the evidence seems obvious and even if the case goes to mediation rather than a courtroom trial. All of the same legal nuances are at play in the courtroom and at the mediation table. Personal injury lawyers and wrongful death attorneys have the experience and expertise to document and prove your damages and to negotiate a settlement that is fair and in your best interest. If you are injured or lose a loved one because of another’s negligent actions, contact the Waldman Law Firm immediately, as the timely collection and documentation of evidence is critical.
If you are in the Houston, Austin, Beaumont and Pasadena, Texas area, we can arrange to meet you in our office, in your home or at the hospital. If an in-person meeting isn’t feasible, we can arrange a telephone or video conference to begin documenting your accident and injuries for your case. You and your loved ones deserve an experienced, energetic and compassionate personal injury lawyer or wrongful death lawyer. Contact Steve Waldman and the Waldman Law Firm today, and rest assured your case is in capable hands.
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.