Maximizing Your Recovery: Settlement vs. Trial After a Groves TX Construction Accident

When a person sustains an injury in a Groves, TX construction zone, holding the construction company liable for injuries is important, so the injured person can financially recover from their losses. Construction companies or their insurance companies will often offer a settlement as compensation, which the injured party can negotiate for higher amounts. When the parties cannot agree on an adequate settlement amount, the injured party must hire a lawyer and sue the construction company in a personal injury lawsuit.

If you’ve suffered economic or non-economic losses as the result of a construction accident, contact the Groves TX personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw. With decades of experience in personal injury law, we know how to successfully resolve your claim inside or outside of the courtroom. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don't have to worry about being able to afford a lawyer. Call our toll-free number today at 800-862-1260, and set up an appointment for a free consultation. We have English- AND Spanish-speaking staff available 24/7.

A construction accident in Groves TX can cause severe injuries and death, and victims of those injuries deserve compensation for their losses from the at-fault party. Construction companies may be liable for injuries to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers who must travel through the site. At times, a third party (subcontractor, homeowner, product manufacturer, etc.) may also share in the liability for damages. A quality lawyer and legal team can help you to identify and contact all liable parties.

Damages that an injured party may claim in a construction accident include:

• Medical expenses
• Repair bills
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Loss of consortium
• Wrongful death

When liability is unquestionable, a company may offer a settlement. The initial offer may seem like a large number, but it is important to compare that number to your actual losses. You can negotiate a Groves TX construction accident settlement to ensure that it covers all your losses, and your attorney will help you to enumerate and communicate those losses to the construction company and its legal team.

Once both parties agree on a settlement, they can move past the accident without stepping into the courtroom. Some injured parties may accept an offer to expedite their compensation, while some companies may offer higher settlement amounts to offset litigation costs.

Construction accident settlement negotiations are dependent on how much the construction company wants to avoid the courtroom. However, the first settlement offer isn’t likely to be their most generous. A Groves construction accident attorney will prepare you to reject low settlement offers and provide you with the opportunity to counteroffer. Remember, a settlement amount should cover current and future losses, so failing to negotiate a fair settlement can result in financial injuries in the future.

Negotiating a settlement is much easier with an exceptional legal team by your side to manage the details of the negotiation and argue for your damages. Without a professional team by your side, the construction company has an unfair advantage and more access to resources that could lessen your compensation.

At Carabin Shaw, if our team and the construction company cannot agree upon an adequate settlement, we’ll help you sue the construction company, so you can get the compensation you need. If you’re concerned about this process, please read our client reviews to help put your mind at ease.

You deserve compensation for injuries caused by a construction company’s negligence, as those damages can be costly. Don’t wait to demand justice for your accident. Call the professional legal team at Carabin Shaw today.

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