If you live in or near Lake Highlands and suffered an injury, you may wish to speak with a personal injury lawyer. Another person’s negligence may have contributed to your accident. AMS Law Group serves clients throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area and offers free consultations. The firm works on a contingency-fee basis, so it does not charge attorney’s fees unless it recovers compensation. Its Dallas personal injury practice-area overview provides general information about injury claims.
After a crash, documenting what happened can matter. The Dallas driver’s seven-step guide after a crash offers a practical starting point, while the Texas Department of Transportation crash-records resource explains how to request official crash information.
Why Choose AMS Law Group for Your Lake Highlands Injury Case
AMS Law Group reports more than 34 years of combined legal experience in personal injury matters. The firm’s about-us page describes its team and approach. Our lawyers, Fadi Alhaddad, Lana Shubair, and Fouad Kahale provide additional information about our expertise.
The firm lists English, Spanish, and Arabic language support. AMS Law Group also lists a 4.9 Google rating and a 5.0 Avvo rating on its website. Martindale-Hubbell provides a third-party professional profile for Fadi Alhaddad; directory information should not replace a consultation about your specific circumstances.
When you work with AMS Law Group, you can expect:
- Direct access to your attorney — not a case manager
- A call from the team within 30 minutes or less
- 24/7 availability
- A contingency-fee model — no upfront attorney’s fees, and no attorney’s fees unless the firm recovers compensation for you
AMS Law Group lists featured case results from $1.7 million to $15 million. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The firm’s case results page provides the firm’s own descriptions of reported outcomes. You can also learn how Texas personal injury settlements are calculated before discussing the facts of your claim.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Lake Highlands
Accidents happen in many ways. AMS Law Group handles a range of personal injury cases, including:
- Car accidents — Collisions on I-635 and other local roads. For side-impact collisions, review these Dallas T-bone accident injury claims.
- Truck accidents — Crashes involving 18-wheelers and delivery trucks on major highways; the firm’s truck-accident practice information discusses issues that can arise in these claims, including evidence from black boxes and driver logs
- Motorcycle accidents — Injuries from bike collisions with cars or road hazards; review the firm’s Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer page for topic-specific information
- Slip and fall accidents — Injuries on unsafe properties at stores, apartments, or businesses; the Dallas premises liability lawyer page explains the related practice area
- Wrongful death — Legal claims for families who lost a loved one due to negligence
- Pedestrian accidents — Hit-and-run or crosswalk incidents near Lake Highlands neighborhoods
- Bicycle accidents — Cyclist injuries on roads without dedicated bike lanes; the Dallas bicycle accident lawyer page addresses cyclist claims
- Dog bites — Animal attack injuries on public or private property
- Workplace injuries — Accidents that occur on the job site
No matter what type of injury you suffered, AMS Law Group can review your case. Common causes of pedestrian accidents in Texas can differ from the evidence involved in a premises-liability claim.
Dangerous Roads and Common Accident Causes in Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands is near several major roadways with heavy traffic. I-635 (LBJ Freeway) runs near the neighborhood and may be a location for collisions. Drivers may also encounter heavy traffic near local intersections and access roads.
Common causes of crashes in and around Lake Highlands include:
- Distracted driving (phone use, eating, navigation)
- Speeding on highways and residential streets
- Failure to yield at intersections
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Poor visibility at night or during bad weather
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s distracted-driving guidance describes the safety risks associated with activities that divert attention from driving. If another driver caused your accident through any of these actions, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. In an intersection collision, the evidence may resemble the issues discussed in this Dallas left-turn accident guide. The firm’s Dallas car accident lawyer page provides additional information about vehicle-collision claims.
What to Do After an Accident in Lake Highlands
Taking appropriate steps after an accident may help protect your health and legal rights. Consider these steps:
- Seek medical help — Call 911 or visit a doctor right away, even if you feel fine. If you later notice possible concussion symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s traumatic-brain-injury information may help you identify issues to discuss with a healthcare professional. The firm also discusses concussions after a car accident.
- Call the police — Report the accident to law enforcement when appropriate.
- Document the scene — Take photos of the vehicles, injuries, road conditions, and anything else that seems relevant.
- Gather witness information — Collect names and phone numbers of anyone who saw the accident.
- Notify your insurance company — Report the accident, but consider seeking legal advice before giving a recorded statement. The Texas Department of Insurance consumer-information page explains general insurance considerations for Texas consumers.
- Contact AMS Law Group — Call (888) 960-8363 for a free case review before speaking with insurance adjusters.
Contacting a lawyer promptly may allow the firm to begin gathering evidence and evaluating your case. If you need an official report for your records, review this Dallas County car-accident-report guide.
How AMS Law Group Builds Your Personal Injury Case
Every personal injury case follows a process. AMS Law Group may assist with each step while you focus on your recovery.
- Investigation — The firm may gather police reports, surveillance footage, and witness statements to evaluate how the accident occurred. In a multi-vehicle crash, the Dallas multi-car accident fault guide discusses evidence that may help identify responsibility.
- Medical review — The firm may collect medical records and consult appropriate professionals to assess the extent of injuries and future care needs.
- Insurance negotiation — The firm communicates with insurance companies on your behalf and seeks a settlement that accounts for applicable medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Coverage questions may also involve underinsured-motorist claims in Texas.
- Trial preparation — If an insurance company does not offer a settlement the client wishes to accept, the firm may prepare the case for trial and pursue court action when appropriate.
Throughout this process, you pay no upfront attorney’s fees. AMS Law Group only collects attorney’s fees if it recovers compensation for you. Evidence and damages can vary by claim type; for example, these points may matter when assessing what a Dallas dog-bite claim may be worth or how a claimant proves a Dallas slip-and-fall claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Lake Highlands personal injury lawyer cost?
AMS Law Group works on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront attorney’s fees. The firm receives attorney’s fees only if it recovers compensation, with the fee coming from a settlement or verdict.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Texas generally gives injured people two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003 provides the general limitations rule for many personal-injury claims; exceptions may apply, including circumstances that could extend or shorten the filing period. Review the Texas two-year deadline for a car-accident claim and consider contacting the firm promptly to discuss the facts of your claim.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Texas follows a modified comparative-responsibility rule. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 33.001, you may still recover damages if your share of responsibility is 50% or less. Any recovery may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Contact AMS Law Group for a Free Case Review
If an injury in Lake Highlands has turned your life upside down, you do not have to handle the legal process alone. AMS Law Group offers free, no-obligation consultations to accident victims in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Call (888) 960-8363 today or use the firm’s online contact form. The team reports round-the-clock availability and may be able to discuss meeting arrangements based on your circumstances.
There is no upfront attorney’s-fee obligation to contact the firm. You pay no attorney’s fees unless AMS Law Group recovers compensation for you.