Heard & Smith - Texas Law Firm
The Texas law firm of Heard & Smith, L.L.P. concentrates on the needs of the elderly and disabled but also has a thriving personal injury and car accidents practice.
The firm stresses client accessibility, with multiple locations. Heard & Smith, L.L.P. has four San Antonio offices as well as branches in Victoria, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Eagle Pass, McAllen, Harlingen, Rio Grande City, Brownsville, Longview, Austin and El Paso.
The named partners are attorneys John R. Heard, a 1975 honors graduate of the University of Texas at Austin Law School, and Mark Stanton Smith, a 1985 graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Car Accident Claims
Statistics show that as many as 3,000 people die each year as a result of car accidents in Texas and thousands more are injured. The San Antonio car accident lawyers at Heard & Smith help clients hold negligent drivers responsible for motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving and violations of other traffic laws.
In order to prove that another Texas driver was responsible for a car accident and should pay damages, Heard & Smith’s San Antonio auto accident attorneys establish negligence by demonstrating the other driver failed to keep a "proper lookout" or pay close attention to the road and other motorists. The firm also consults medical experts to provide informed opinions on injuries and medical costs.
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Personal Injury Claims
Every
day, Texans are harmed by personal injuries caused by slip and falls, car
accidents and other
serious accidents. The experienced San Antonio personal injury attorneys at
Heard & Smith understand the long-term health implications of those accidents.
They perform a detailed assessment of each client's injuries to help them get
the best possible settlement from the insurance companies or the best possible
jury verdict when the lawsuit goes to trial.
Under Texas law, personal injury victims may be entitled to file a legal claim for damages that include: lost wages; disfigurement; medical care; mental anguish; and pain and suffering. Texas law also allows damages for wrongful death claims, including: loss of companionship; mental anguish; and pecuniary loss for the loss of care, maintenance and financial support from a family member.
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Heard & Smith Philosophy
Heard & Smith operates under the premise that every Texas personal injury victim deserves qualified and affordable legal representation. Heard & Smith's personal injury lawyers consult with medical experts to provide informed opinions on client's injuries and their medical expenses, then develop an effective legal strategy designed with their clients' best interests in mind.
Heard & Smith's attorneys achieve success for their personal injury and automobile accident clients through a strong commitment to communication -- by phone, email or by personal visit. This gives clients complete confidence that their legal matters are being handled with the attention they deserve.
In line with its desire to give clients certainty about legal costs, the firm quotes all fees in advance, and fee details are also available on the firm's website. Heard & Smith also publishes a newsletter to keep clients updated about the latest legal developments.
For more information about the San Antonio personal injury attorneys of Heard & Smith, contact the firm at (210) 820-3737 or toll free at (800) 584-3700, or contact us online.
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