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When a car accident occurs, the injuries can be devastating, and even result in the loss of life. The injuries that result from the accident may lead to missed work, medical bills, a decrease in the quality of life, and even lifelong care. If someone else’s negligence resulted in your injury, you may have the right to pursue a claim for damages. A car accident lawyer can help clients navigate this process so they don’t have to face this on their own.

Accidents involving large commercial trucks often result in significant injuries and loss of life due to the size and weight of the truck. These injuries frequently result in extensive medical treatment and may even lead to long-term care. Drivers that have worked too many hours, poor lane control, and inadequate maintenance of the truck may be factors that lead to an accident. If negligence caused your collision with a tractor trailer, a truck accident lawyer at Calhoun Meredith will advocate for your rights.

When you need answers after a motorcycle accident, the attorneys at Calhoun Meredith are here to help. Their extensive experience helps riders and their families to pursue legal claims against the negligent parties for compensation. Motorcycle riders have the same rights on the road as a vehicle, but other cars or trucks may fail to notice them. If their negligence caused your injury, you may be able to pursue a claim to help you get back on the road again.

Like any other motor vehicle driver, Uber and Lyft drivers have a responsibility to not cause harm to their passengers or other drivers, bicyclists, or pedestrians that are on the same road. Unfortunately, passengers or others on the road may find themselves involved in an accident with a ride sharing vehicle that results in an injury. Unlike regular motorists, Uber vehicles may have multiple types of insurance. A lawyer for an Uber accident at Calhoun Meredith can help the injured navigate through the insurance process and help them on the road to healing.

Apartment complexes may have hundreds or thousands of tenants at the same time, plus guests of visitors that come and go. Additionally, people that do not reside at the complex or know any residents may also visit the property. The owners and managers of these complexes have a duty to maintain a safe environment, and failure to do so may result in acts of crime or violence committed by a tenant, guest, or employee against those who live there. If you have been the victim of assault, battery, sexual assault, or gun violence, you may be able to pursue a claim to recover damages for your losses.

When someone’s actions or negligence results in loss of life, a claim may be brought against the defendant who caused the death. Losing a loved one is a life altering experience, and the pain and shock is deepened when you suspect that their death may have been prevented. Reaching out to a wrongful death attorney after a loss can help you make decisions about the future and help recover compensation to cover the unexpected expenses you may be facing.

Every day, negligence leads to injuries; personal injury laws were designed to protect people who have been harmed as a result of someone else’s negligence. When this occurs, the injured party has the right to pursue legal action against the negligent parties to recover compensation for injuries, lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. The personal injury attorneys at Calhoun Meredith are ready to help injured clients pursue maximum compensation and justice.

There are a significant number of tractor trailers that share the road with vehicles in Houston. These semi-trucks are significantly larger and heavier than the average vehicle and can lead to significant injuries and loss of life when an accident occurs. If you have been in an accident with an 18 wheeler and sustained injuries, you may be able to pursue a claim against the negligent party for damages to help compensate you for your losses.

People rely on busses for transportation. From the METRO to school busses, these busses are a convenient mode of transportation; unfortunately, they may not always operate safely. When this occurs, it can result in an accident where passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or other motorists can sustain significant injuries due to the size and weight of the bus.

Even though a bicycle has fewer wheels than the motor vehicles they may share space with, bicycle riders still have rights when they are traveling on the roadway. Whether you are riding for pleasure, exercise or work, bicyclists should feel confident that they can ride around Houston safely. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and a negligent driver may cause an accident resulting in a serious injury. If you are facing medical bills and lost wages after your accident, a bicycle accident attorney may be able to help you pursue a claim for compensation.

When a careless vehicle strikes a pedestrian walking down the sidewalk or crossing the street, it frequently leads to significant injuries or even loss of life. If you sustained an injury after being struck by a car, trucks or bus, you may be able to pursue a claim against the negligent driver that caused your injuries.

A drunk driver puts the safety of others at risk when they get behind the wheel. Whether you are a motor vehicle driver, passenger, pedestrian or bicycle rider, an accident caused by an intoxicated or impaired driver can be devastating. If you were injured by a drunk driver, a DUI injury attorney at Calhoun Meredith can help you fight for the justice you deserve.

When a negligent driver flees the scene of an accident, a hit and run occurs. While you may not initially know who caused the collision and your injury, the hit and run accident attorneys at Calhoun Meredith will fully investigate the accident and deal with the insurance company to advocate on your behalf.

Distracted driving, faulty brakes, tailgating, speeding, impaired driving, and wet road conditions can all lead to a rear-end accident. This common collision may result in a minor fender bender or a catastrophic crash. Back, neck and shoulder injuries, head and brain injuries, fractured bones, and spinal cord injuries are all common injuries that occur in a rear-end crash. A lawyer familiar with accidents involving a car getting hit from behind by another car can investigate the accident, assess the extent of losses and pursue compensation for the injured victims.

A head-on collision occurs when two cars traveling in opposite directions collide. This frequently occurs when a driver is traveling the wrong way down a road or swerves into oncoming traffic. Due to the impact in these accidents, injuries may be extremely severe and include brain trauma, paralysis, spinal cord injuries and even loss of life. Distracted driving and drunk driving are frequently factors that cause these accidents, and a head-on collision lawyer can fully investigate the crash and fight for justice.

Whether you are a singer, dancer, comedian, author, visual artist, or athlete with entertainment pursuits, our entertainment lawyers counsel clients on creative ventures including contract negotiations, recording agreements, licenses, copyrights, trademarks and patents, performance agreements and the prevention and resolution of other legal disputes.

Regardless of how you found yourself in need of legal defense, our criminal defense attorneys are eager and willing to defend and protect your constitutional rights. Our team represents cases from misdemeanors to felonies, including DUI, theft, drug possession, underage drinking and forgery.

When it comes to government matters, Calhoun Meredith has the experience to represent both government bodies and individuals, groups and businesses dealing with government. From navigating permits and petitioning for zoning variations to drafting and administering contracts, our government relations attorneys represent clients on either side of government matters.

From entrepreneurs to established corporations, the team at Calhoun Meredith provides legal solutions for each stage or business. Our business attorneys guide clients through entity formation, contracts, dispute resolution, Human Resources and other legal needs.