Personal Injury Attorney Bryan / College Station TX

Stuart F. Lewis, Attorney at Law

Personal Injury law can cover a broad range of claims, many of which are listed below:

• Truck, SUV and Car Accidents
• Large Truck Cases / Truck Collisions
• Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents
• Airplane Accidents / Aviation
• Transportation and Maritime
• Pedestrians hit by Motor Vehicle
• Child Safety Seats and Helmets
• Bus Crashes
• Slip and Fall
• Wrongful Death
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Social Security Disability (SSD)
• Product Litigation
• Premisis Liability
• Workplace Injuries
• Work Accidents
• Animal Bites

Personal injury law is about protecting your rights and getting you the compensation that you and your loved ones deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please don’t hesitate to call an attorney.

Suffering a personal injury is bad enough, but there are also a number of unwanted financial strains that can come with injuries. Additional expenses or difficulties may be related to hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, in-home nursing care, medical equipment, prescriptions and even lost wages. Insurance companies may challenge the extent of the claims in order to minimize their costs. Do not suffer alone, reach out for help.

Stuart F. Lewis is one of the most experienced personal injury attorneys in the Bryan & College Station area. His abilities as a successful attorney have kept him in business for over 35 years. Pick up the phone and call to schedule your free consultation today. And remember, if there is no recovery there is no fee.

Establishing Liability & Damages

In order for a personal injury claim to work, the injured party must be able to demonstrate that another party is legally responsible for the injuries. The two fundamental components needed for this are the establishment of liability & damages.

With three types of liability (intentional wrongs, negligence, and strict liability) and many different types of damages, it is clear that personal injury claims can get complex very quickly. When it comes time to choose an attorney, consider that his/her experience will make a difference to the outcome of your case. Do not just get compensation for your time and troubles, get the compensation that you deserve.

Call Stuart F. Lewis today. He will be persistent in finding avenues to get you your compensation.

Some Types of Personal Injury Claims

Truck, SUV and Car Accidents

There are over 6 million car accidents a year, with an injury rate of almost 50%. This may include injuries to drivers, bikers and pedestrians as well. Many of these accidents are due to negligence an smart-phone related accidents have been on the rise.

If you have been injured in some type of an auto accident, then consult an attorney. A good attorney will advise and assist you throughout the process. You should not have to pay because someone else was irresponsible.

Remember, an experienced attorney may be aware of reasons that you deserve compensation. Were you at fault? Is their insurance not paying enough to cover your damages? Are you being compensated for lost wages or future damages? Are you eligible for worker’s compensation? Don’t suffer in silence. Contact Stuart F. Lewis today.

Product Liability

Have you or a loved one sustained an injury through some defect of a product? Do not throw the product away and do not send it back to the manufacturer. Document the incident as well as possible, be sure to take photos, and contact an attorney.

Product liability claims account for almost 10% of all personal injury claims in the United States every year. Getting injured by a defective product often times means filing a claim against a company rather than an individual. These kinds of lawsuits can become complicate and time consuming without the right legal representation. Call the Law Office of Stuart F. Lewis today to hire an attorney with over 35 years of experience.

Oil Field Injury / Work-Related Injuries

Work-related injuries account for over 3 million claims a year in the United States. If you or your family has suffered  because of a work-related injury, contact our offices immediately.

Work-related injuries often go unreported for fear of job security, this is not okay. Work-related injury claims can cover a range of different types of injuries; loss of life, loss of limb, lacerations, illness, injuries caused by repetitive stress, and more. Most on the job injuries are the result of negligence by another employee or management. Stuart F. Lewis can help you hold the appropriate party responsible and get you the compensation that you need and deserve. Stuart has helped people from oil field workers to all other kinds of injuries. Call his office today to get the help you need.

Types of Compensation from a Personal Injury Claim

There are two types of damages that one can seek compensation for in a personal injury claim: compensatory (actual) damages and punitive damages. Learn more below.

#1 Compensatory or Actual Damages

Medical Related Expenses

There are a variety of types of medical expenses that may follow a personal injury, many of which can be very costly. Depending on the injury sustained, you may be faced with emergency medical costs, hospitalization, nursing care, prescriptions, surgery, the cost of medical equipment and more. These costs can get out of hand quickly. All of them need to be accounted for and you deserve to be compensated for them.

Income Loss

Personal injuries can be severely disrupting to daily life. In addition to the expenses you occur, you may also lose potential income because of an inability to work. This lost income is not something that you should just have to deal with. Call the Law Office of Stuart F. Lewis for a consultation so that he can help to get you compensated for your lost wages.

Additional Expenses

There are a number of different kinds of compensation that your case may be eligible for, including: mental anguish, future medical expenses, loss of consortium, loss of society and companionship, impairment of earning capacity and more.

#2 Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are not always awarded in personal injury claims. These are not damages that are reflected by expenses incurred. Punitive damages are meant as a meant as a punishment and deterrent in order to prevent the same type of negligence/conduct to occur again.

Contact Stuart F. Lewis and schedule a free consultation. After reviewing your case you may find that you are potentially entitled to punitive damages.

Why Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney is Important

We understand that this is a difficult time. Personal injury claims are not fun. While the outcome may be a large financial settlement, Stuart F. Lewis knows that no dollar amount is really enough to compensate you for your suffering.

Whatever you do, do not go through this difficult time alone. Whether or not you are overcome with emotion or stress, seek the advice of an experienced professional. Stuart F. Lewis has been practicing Law for over 35 years. Call his offices today and get the help you need.