Corpus Christi Personal Injury Lawyer

So you were seriously injured in an accident in Corpus Christi. You came to the right page on our website! We can and will help you get justice and fair compensation.

For over 32 years, the excellent accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw have fought the toughest battles with insurance companies seeking a settlement, or represented your interest in court.

We zero in on client's cases with all our knowledge, know-how, effort, and energy.  We realized that families faced many difficult and distressing challenges after an accident, and they needed more than our ability to win big; they needed a guiding and helpful hand along the way. The legal process after an accident can be confusing, become an emotional rollercoaster and impose a great financial burden on you and your family while the case is pending.

Our Law Firm understood that these burdens were not being addressed or not a priority with some. But not with us. Carabin Shaw was founded with the mindset to provide our clients with a higher level of service and compassion.

Personal Injury Law covers a wide range of incidents:

• All Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Work Injuries
• Oil-Rig Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Wrongful Death Cases
• Dog Bite Injuries
• Swimming Pool accidents
• Workers Compensation
• Pedestrian Accidents
• and more......

With so much of your family's future at stake after any serious accident and catastrophic injury , it's very critical that you contact our experienced personal injury attorneys to discuss the exact details and legal options for your case.

CALL SHAW right now for your free case consultation at 361-444-1111

The sooner you engage our legal team, the sooner we can get to work. Texas Law has a 2-year statute of limitations on all personal injury cases, so get to it!

We help our clients by providing:

• No Fee Unless You Win
• Free Assistance with Car Repairs or Replacement
• Rental Vehicles
• Help Getting Medical Care Regardless of Health Insurance
• Emergency Cash Loans
• Free No-Obligation Initial Consultations
• Emergency 24/7 Assistance

• Negligence: Many cases are based on the legal concept of negligence, which involves proving that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, breached that duty, and caused harm. For example, in a car accident, a driver may be considered negligent if they violated traffic laws, leading to a collision and injuries.
• Damages: In personal injury claims, the plaintiff seeks compensation for damages. Damages can be divided into three main categories
• Economic Damages: These are tangible financial losses that can be quantified, such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and future medical expenses. They are designated to compensate victims for the actual losses they have experienced due to the negligence of another.
• Non-Economic Damages: These intangible losses are harder to quantify, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium (damage to personal relationships).
• Punitive Damages: If a defendant is found grossly negligent, the court can order the defendant to pay "punitive damages"
• Settlement vs. Lawsuit: Most personal injury cases are resolved through settlement negotiations between the parties involved and their insurance companies. A settlement is an agreement where the defendant agrees to compensate the plaintiff in exchange for the plaintiff dropping the lawsuit. If a settlement cannot be reached, the case may proceed to trial, where a judge or jury will determine the outcome.
• Statute of Limitations: Personal injury cases are subject to statutes of limitations, laws that set a specific time frame within which a lawsuit must be filed. In Texas, the time limit is two years from when the accident occurred. If the plaintiff fails to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations, they may lose the right to pursue compensation.
• Legal Representation: It's common for individuals involved in personal injury cases to seek legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys specialize in these cases and can provide valuable guidance, negotiate with insurance companies, gather evidence, and represent clients in court if necessary.
• Comparative Fault: Some states, including Texas, follow a comparative fault system, which means that if the plaintiff is partially responsible for their injuries, their compensation may be reduced by their percentage of fault. In other words, even if the plaintiff was partially at fault, they may still be eligible for some compensation.

Personal injury cases are complex and can vary widely in circumstances and severity. If someone believes they have suffered a personal injury due to the actions of another party, consulting with our personal injury lawyers is often the first step in understanding your legal rights and pursuing compensation for damages suffered.

The Attorneys at our personal injury law firm know that the injured and their loved ones face challenging times and obstacles dealing with the aftermath of an injury accident, on top of that, you are looking at all the legal challenges. This adds to a stressful situation and can affect the healing process after any accident. Paying special attention to our client's needs and resolving problems that might arise will help put our client's minds at ease.

With over 32 years of experience and a deep understanding of the complications that can follow an accident, we stand ready to help our clients find solutions to the challenges and obstacles that can arise after a serious accident. For example, we can try to find ways to secure medical funding if our client does not have health insurance. Or, if a client needs a rental car to get to and from work after being involved in a car wreck, we can help. If our client is displaced from work because of an accident or an injury, we can try to find the client emergency financial support for their living expenses while the case is pending.

Additionally, if you ever want to meet with the owner of the Law Firm, Mr. Jamie Shaw, all you need to do is ask. While some other attorneys refuse to meet with their clients until the end of the case, if ever. The Carabin Shaw Law Firm is different. If, at any time, you want to discuss your case or have concerns about your lawsuit, ask to meet with Mr. Jamie Shaw, and a meeting can be scheduled.

In Texas, all drivers and all vehicles are mandated to have car insurance. Auto insurance aims to pay for all damages, including, but not limited to, medical billings in the past and future, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, property damages and more. If you or a loved one is injured in a serious auto accident, you need our experienced auto accident attorney. Everyday auto accidents happen due to distracted drivers, drivers who fail to yield at intersections, drivers who text, drivers who get behind the wheel while intoxicated, drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel, and those who fail to consider weather conditions.

Truck collisions often lead to serious physical injuries to individuals driving or riding in smaller passenger vehicles. These collisions often result from a truck driver's carelessness or negligence. Personal injury lawyers can help you hold a careless trucker accountable for the crash, pursuing maximum compensation in your claim. Truck drivers must follow the rules of the road and obey special rules developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Texas regulatory authorities. In some cases, you can hold a truck driver negligent per se (negligent as a matter of law) if they violated a regulation.

If you are injured by a company vehicle, also known as a commercial vehicle, you may be able to recover damages from the employer of the driver and/or the owner of the vehicle when a commercial vehicle or company vehicle accident occurs. An employer or the owner of the company vehicle can be held liable for the driver or the employee's negligence in the course and scope of employment, whether or not the company acted carelessly. A trucking company also owes certain duties to people on the road and can be held directly liable for negligence as well. For example, a trucking company should perform background checks on its drivers and review their logbooks regularly to make sure that they are accurate and reflect adherence to regulations. When a failure to do so results in injuries to others on the road, our Commercial Truck Accident Attorneys can help you bring a claim against the company for negligent hiring, negligent training, or negligent supervision.

Motorcyclists in Corpus Christi face a risk of especially serious injuries after an accident. Unfortunately, many drivers of cars and trucks do not understand that motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as other drivers of larger vehicles on the road. If another driver struck you while you were riding your motorcycle, you should consult with one of our Corpus Christi injury attorneys. Often, insurers will try to find ways in which an accident was the fault of a motorcyclist in an attempt to lessen the value of the case. Our motorcycle accident lawyers know how to fight back against these allegations and make sure that liability stays where it belongs.

Texas defines wrongful death as a death that occurs due to the wrongful act, neglect, unskillfulness, carelessness, or fault of someone else. If your loved one is killed in an accident in Corpus Christi or elsewhere, our personal injury lawyers may be able to help you recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a civil case and is completely separate from any criminal action that may also be pursued by the state. A surviving spouse, child or parent of the individual wrongfully killed is permitted to file a wrongful death case, either as an individual or as a family. If not an immediate family member, you can still bring a survivorship cause of action for and through the decedent's estate.

Corpus Christi Workplace injuries can be complicated. If the employer carries Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage, a claimant must file a workers' compensation claim under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. This may not be the injured victim's only option. You may also have a third-party case against the individual or company, other than the employer, that caused the accident. Additionally, if the employer does not have workers' compensation coverage, the employer may be sued like any other defendant for negligence. In many situations, multiple negligent parties go beyond the claimant's employer. For example, an injury on a construction site may be the combined fault of an employer, subcontractor, supplier, contractor, and developer. Our experienced personal injury lawyer in Corpus Christi or elsewhere in Texas can investigate a worksite accident to determine if the negligence of one or more non-employers caused the accident and if the victim can hold one or more of these parties accountable in a personal injury lawsuit.

We represent injury victims in cases involving serious injuries inflicted through the fault of another party. These injuries include traumatic brain injury, neck injuries, spinal cord damage, burns, disfigurement, loss of limb, complex fractures, crushing injuries, amputations, and more. It is especially important to retain our personal injury law specialists for cases involving severe physical damage because these are injuries that may necessitate lifelong care, multiple surgeries, and long-term rehabilitation and treatment. In some cases, the accident victim can no longer work, just when they most need income to cover substantial medical expenses. Damages that may be recovered include lost wages, lost earning capacity, medical expenses, therapy, pain and suffering, mental anguish, household services, and loss of consortium, among others.

Additional Legal Assistance - Our Law Firm has also 12 additional attorneys handeling non-personal injury matters.contingency fee agreements, covering case expenses up front, and we are only paid when we secure a settlement or jury verdict award. Our firm can organize and provide transportation to medical providers in the area.

If you need an accident attorney on your side for injuries or loss, you should consult an experienced attorney with Carabin Shaw to start the legal process. Our Firm represents victims and families in San Antonio, Laredo, Austin, Victoria, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland, Odessa, Beeville, Kenedy, Rockport, Houston, El Paso, Beaumont, McAllen, Floresville, Del Rio, Uvalde, Boerne, Seguin and Pleasanton, and any town or city in between. Call us at or use our online form to set up your free appointment.