Thompson Law Injury Lawyers - McKinney Office

Yes! Thompson Law is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide free consultations. If you have been injured in a truck wreck or car accident, hurt in a slip and fall incident, or otherwise injured from the negligence of another person or party, give us a call any time at (972) 444-4444 in McKinney, or toll free at 1-800-LION-LAW (1-800-546-6529). We can speak to you over the phone, chat online through our website or social media outlets, or arrange an in-person meeting at your convenience. Our team of personal injury lawyers is ready to help!

Yes, we are the Thompson Law firm with Ryan L. Thompson as our Managing Partner. How can we help you?

If a hospital properly filed a lien under the Texas Property Code, you & your attorney are required to pay that bill from the settlement proceeds. We make sure that any lien is properly filed and valid, and if so try to negotiate it to a reasonable amount acceptable to all parties. If no lien has been filed, you have more options. Although you remain responsible, you don’t have to pay them directly from the settlement. One option is to have your attorney negotiate a favorable resolution. There are state & federal laws that give some protection from unreasonable hospital charges, which we use to give our clients the best possible resolution of their bills. Another option when there is no lien is for a client to attempt to negotiate a bill directly with a hospital, & we give guidance on how to achieve the best outcome. Regardless, our goal remains to make sure that our clients are treated fairly by hospitals and that unreasonable bills do not unfairly impact their settlements.

We recommend that you do not speak with the insurance company representing the at-fault driver. The insurance companies on the at-fault side look for ways to minimize their responsibility, and do not have your best interests in mind. When you speak to them, you may be asked questions you are not required to answer or preemptively offered a settlement for less than you deserve. We have more information about insurance company tactics on our site: www.1800lionlaw.com/insurance-adjuster-what-are-their-tactics/. We also offer free consultations, so please reach out for personalized advice about your accident. We will be able to answer any other questions you have, and can speak to that insurance company for you. Please call us anytime at 972-444-4444 or toll free at 1-800-LION-LAW (1-800-546-6529) - we will look forward to helping you!

Almost all attorneys who handle car accidents focus primarily on the injuries related to those accidents; however, our firm does guide accident injury victims that hire us in handling the property damage portion of their claim. For non-injury car wreck victims, the Texas Department of Insurance provides some great assistance in understanding your rights and the process of dealing with property damage claims: www.tdi.texas.gov/pubs/consumer/cb020.html.

Thompson Law accepts almost any kind of personal injury case, such as: car wrecks, truck accidents, motorcycle wrecks, boating wrecks and other boating accidents, bicycle wrecks, other motorized vehicle wrecks, accidents in the workplace, premises liability cases (such as slip & falls and dog attacks), and many other accident types. You can see a more complete list on our website at www.1800lionlaw.com. Also, you can reach us anytime day or night toll free at 1-800-LION-LAW (1-800-546-6529) or locally at (972) 444-4444 if you'd like to discuss your injury accident with us further.

Absolutely. Call us anytime in McKinney at (972) 444-4444 or toll free at 1-800-LION-LAW (1-800-546-6529). We are available and ready to answer any questions you have 24/7365. We can either do a free phone consultation and get you signed up electronically, send someone to your home, office, or wherever you are, or meet with you in the office.

Yes. We have a Managing Litigation attorney at our office who is licensed in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico. Many of our attorneys are licensed in multiple states. For example, our Managing Partner - Ryan L. Thompson - is licensed and has handled cases in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky, Arizona, California, and Pennsylvania.

Yes, we directly handle cases for clients all across Texas through our offices in McKinney, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Dallas presently. Even if you do not live close to one of our offices, we have the technology to sign you up electronically while on the phone, or in most instances come to your home. We also have referral networks across much of the United States, and handle select cases directly in other areas outside of Texas where one out of attorneys is licensed. For example, our Managing Partner - Ryan L. Thompson - is licensed and has handled cases in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky, Arizona, California, and Pennsylvania.

The real question here is how soon should you contact a personal injury attorney, and the answer is as soon as possible! In Texas, you generally have two (2) years to file a personal injury claim before it is barred by the statute of limitations. However, other states may have different time limits, and you may not always be able to tell on your own which state’s limitations apply to your case! The safest course of action for anybody injured in a car wreck, truck wreck, slip and fall, or any other type of case, is to immediately consult with a personal injury attorney in your area. This will help you make sure that your claim will not miss the applicable limitations period. But second, and just as importantly, it will make sure that the right investigations are conducted and the right steps are taken to preserve the evidence, photos, witness statements, and records needed to successfully pursue your claim in court, should that become necessary.

Some of the most devastating injuries caused by careless driving happen to pedestrians. As a pedestrian, you have the same right to be free from injury and harm caused by the irresponsibility, error, or negligence of others as any motorist on the road. In is important to obtain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you are injured as a pedestrian. The right attorney will see that you receive the medical care you need, guide your damage claim process, and receive full compensation for your injuries.

Given the vulnerability of motorcycle riders, even minor, low-speed accidents can result in lifelong injuries, and the severity of your injures might not be apparent right away. Insist on emergency medical attention after any motorcycle accident, as speed of care can make a life changing difference. Additionally, the motorcyclist involved in the accident is usually not the person at-fault for the collision, so it is important to make sure that the details of the event are correctly represented. Contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible to help preserve the details of your accident and to explain your right to compensation from the responsible party.

Possibly. Helmet laws are valid in many states. By having Helmet laws, states can reduce the risk of injury to the motorcycle driver, and contribute towards lower health care and insurance payouts. That is the rationale policy makers use when trying to force riders to wear motorcycle helmets.

Check the back of the helmet and there should be a sticker that tells you if it meets one of the three safety standard certifications. There are 3 major safety standards for motorcycle helmets: DOT (“Department of Transportation”, ECE “Economic Commission for Europe”, and SNELL (“Snell Memorial Foundation”). If a helmet has one of these safety certifications, this means that it has passed testing by one of these organizations, which is a sign of the helmet’s quality and safety rating. The most basic safety standard is usually considered to be DOT, and ECE is similar. SNELL is considered to be a more demanding safety standard. At minimum, you should try to purchase helmets with these safety standards, and preferably DOT/SNELL for the highest safety rated helmets. Also, a helmet is a purchase you should always buy new. A used helmet may have been damaged or compromised in a way that has diminished its structure and features, leaving you vulnerable to more severely injured.

While Texas law does not legally require you to wear a helmet, basic motorcycle training tells you to wear “All the Gear, All the Time” – and this is just as important for when you are in an accident. Not only will wearing a helmet help reduce the likelihood of serious injury, but refusing to wear a helmet can work against you when trying to prove your case. Unfortunately, an insurance carrier adjuster, or even a jury, may believe that your failure to wear a helmet contributed to the severity of your injuries and try to blame you as the victim for being injured. There simply is no reason to give the insurance adjuster or a jury any reason to put any fault on you or to endanger yourself. Wear a helmet, always!

I'm sorry to hear about your motorcycle wreck. Unless you ran a red light or were exceeding the speed limit, the driver turning left is responsible. Please feel free to contact us at 972-444-4444 for a free, no obligation consultation.

Many times it can be the fault of both the driver and the 18 wheeler company. Truck drivers can be at fault just like any other motorist for failing to follow the rules of the road. However, 18 wheeler companies and their employees have federal laws they are required to follow that govern things like how many consecutive hours of driving are allowable, resting hours between jobs, when and how to do inspections, etc. Also, trucking companies have duties and responsibilities regarding training their drivers and supervising their work. When trucking companies refuse to follow standard rules, regulations, and practices regarding the commercial and transportation industry, people can get hurt and companies can be found at fault for contributing to or causing the collision through their irresponsible decisions. An experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyer will know what violations to look for and how to hold both the driver and the company responsible for endangering the motoring public.

No. They aren’t trying to help you. They’re trying to protect their drivers and reduce their costs. That’s why they have a team of lawyers ready to flock to the scene of any accident. Don’t accept any form of compensation until you talk to your attorney. Most victims of 18 wheeler crashes sustain more injuries than victims of normal crashes, and can receive higher compensation as a result. Don’t let them fool you into accepting a smaller payout for your injuries and damages. Your injuries could require years of medications and surgeries, and the company will try everything to avoid making huge payouts. Call your attorney and let them do the negotiating on your behalf.

Drivers of 18 wheelers and other commercial vehicles are held to a higher standard of driving. If they neglect to turn on their flashing lights when they’re on the side of the road, don’t move over far enough onto the shoulder, don’t properly secure their cargo, or don’t leave enough clearance when making a left turn, and in many other cases, the driver could be considered negligent. If you want to know if the driver of the 18 wheeler involved in your case was negligent, contact a personal injury attorney.

If the other vehicle involved in your crash was an 18 wheeler or another commercial vehicle, call an attorney immediately. Companies who own commercial vehicles and 18 wheelers often have their own team of investigators who will arrive on the scene immediately working on the driver’s defense case. Thus, truck accidents are much more complex than typical car accidents. The sooner you involve an attorney of your own, the better your chances are of receiving compensation for your injuries and damages.

Let’s be honest: this isn’t a legal show on TV and your case will not settle in the next hour – or even tomorrow. The true and sometimes frustrating answer for both clients and their legal counsel is: it depends. We find that most cases settle within 7-10 months from date of incident; but the timeframe in your case could be shorter or longer depending on: the facts and circumstances of the accident; the length of time it takes you to complete medical treatment; and the character of the insurance company, or companies, involved in your case. In the event that your case cannot settle pre-litigation and it becomes necessary to file a lawsuit, that process alone can take 1 to 2 years due to the court system and legal process necessary to prepare for trial. But because so much of the timeline depends on the facts and circumstances of your unique case, call Thompson Law today to discuss.

An insurance company will not pay medical expenses or other damages as they come due; rather, after they have accepted liability, the insurance company will make a one-time, lump-sum final payment only at the end of your case. Dealing with medical expenses, and obtaining the proper medical care, after an accident can be tricky. But it does not have to be! Call the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law, who can explain how to deal with the “day-of” hospital bills, how to continue to receive the care you need, and ultimately how to recover an appropriate settlement that takes care of your bills from the incident as well as fair and just compensation for you.

Bike accidents can cause serious and severe injuries to the cyclist. 1) Stay at the scene. Assess the situation and call 911 to report the incident. 2) Get treatment. When help arrives, seek medical attention. Get checked out even if you think you are okay—the trauma and shock of the collision can cause your body to block out pain and injury. 3) Exchange info. With police assistance, obtain insurance information, names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses, passengers, and drivers. DO NOT discuss the facts and circumstances of the bike accident with anyone other than the investigating officer. 4) Document the scene. Make notes about the time of day; weather conditions; road or traffic conditions; lighting; location of the vehicles and involved parties; and any relevant road signs, traffic control devices (e.g., lights, stop signs). Also, make sure to get photographs of your bike, the driver’s car, and the scene. 5) Call Thompson Law for a free consultation at 972-444-4444.

Yes! Passengers in auto accidents are entitled to make claims for their damages and injuries too. As a negligence-free passenger, who you make a claim against (one or both drivers and their insurance companies), and what coverages are available (third-party liability, first-party coverages, and/or personal injury protection), depends on the specific facts and circumstances of the car wreck. Injured passengers should call the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law to assist in navigating these complex issues so that they may receive the fair compensation they deserve.

1) GET SAFE. Stop your car and move it to a safe place if you can. Stay near the scene without obstructing traffic. Activate your emergency flashing lights to prevent other cars from striking you. 2) CALL 911. If you're seriously injured, request an ambulance. A police report may become critical to determine liability. The police will respond to wrecks involving injuries but may not send a unit for property damage only wrecks. 3) TAKE PHOTOS. If it's safe, take photos of your car, the other vehicle (including the license plate), and the scene of the accident. You also want to photograph the other driver’s license and insurance card. 4) GATHER INFO. After making sure you and your passengers are okay, exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver. 5) FIND WITNESSES. If there are witnesses to the accident, take down their contact information, as their statements may help resolve any liability disputes. 6) CALL THOMPSON LAW at 972-444-4444 for a free consultation.

Thompson Law is available 24/7 to provide free consultations and to sign up new clients. We can sign you up over the phone or we can send one of our experienced licensed investigators to meet you at the hospital or at your home if you prefer. Whether you live in Arlington, Fort Worth, El Paso, McAllen, or even outside of the state of Texas, we are always here to assist you and provide the resources you need at a difficult time. We do the hard work for you so that you can focus on healing from your injuries.

The right personal injury attorney has three major characteristics: Excellent customer service, cutting edge technology, and a willingness to take cases and win at trial. Ask your potential attorney about the client experience they offer, what kind of technology they use to make your life easier, and when was the last time they took a case to jury trial. Asking these types of questions will give you guidance on what kind of experience you can expect as a client and what kind of results you can expect at the end of your case. Thompson Law emphasizes customer service, and its attorneys have achieved significant results on small, large, and complex cases alike. For example, in 2020 we obtained 10 of the top 50 personal injury settlements in Texas (TopVerdict). No matter if you have been involved in a minor car wreck or are dealing with catastrophic injuries from a more devastating event like a terrible workplace accident, dog bite, or an 18 wheeler wreck, Thompson Law can assist you.

If you were injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, there is a good chance we can help you out. We will look at the facts of your accident, whether a car wreck, truck wreck, motorcycle accident, or on-the-job-injury and examine whatever reports or records are available. If we believe that you were injured and it was someone else’s fault, it is likely to be a case we can take. The more information and documentation you can give us about your accident and your injuries, the quicker we can evaluate your case and let you know. Give us a call or reach out online anytime!

Even if you are partially to blame for a car accident, you may be able to recover some of your damages from the other party. Under Texas’s proportionate responsibility system (also known as comparative negligence), unless you as the claimant/plaintiff are determined more than 51% at fault, you may recover legal damages that are reduced by the percentage you are determined at fault. For example, if you are determined to be 30% at fault, you can recover 70% of your damages from the other responsible party (you can’t recover the other 30% because that was the amount of liability that was determined to lie with you). The personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law can help you navigate this proportionate responsibility system – so reach out online or call anytime for a free consultation.

Typically, yes. If a family member is seriously injured or killed in an accident, or if the injured party is a minor child, then it may be appropriate under the law for a parent, spouse, relative, or legal guardian to file a claim or lawsuit on behalf of the injured or deceased party. These types of claims are complex, and usually depend on the type of relationship involved, as well as the individual facts and circumstances of the injury. Calling the experienced personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law is step one to explore filing a legal claim on behalf of your loved one.

In insurance terms, “totaled” or a “total loss” means that the cost to repair your vehicle to its pre-accident condition is more than the vehicle is worth. Each insurance company has a different threshold for determining if a vehicle is totaled, but generally, if it’s close, you want the insurance company to “total” your car. Following the determination that your car is a total loss, the insurance company will provide you with their assessment of the value of your car. An experienced auto accident attorney should review this estimate to make sure that you are truly receiving fair market value for your loss. You absolutely have the right to challenge their assessment, and a skilled attorney knows the best way to do so to maximize your recovery.

Absolutely not. It’s important to leave the investigation to professional injury lawyers. They know exactly how to work a motorcycle accident case to determine all of the relevant legal facts and details.

Call an attorney. Your first instinct might be to call your insurance company, but it’s best to seek legal council first so you don’t accidentally admit guilt or take responsibility for the accident. In many cases your attorney will call the insurance company for you to prevent that from happening, or restrict the questions the auto insurance company is allowed to ask you.

Having the police respond to the accident scene is of paramount importance. Make sure that YOU call them and insist that they come and investigate the accident. When the police arrive, they will separate the drivers and witnesses from one another and take statements from everyone involved. Be cooperative, detailed, and firm in describing the accident. The investigating officer will usually determine fault based upon these statements, and it is essential that your version of the events is heard and believed. If you think that you may be injured, make that clear to the officer. If an ambulance or other medical professionals arrive on scene, get checked out. If not, make plans to visit an emergency room or doctor soon after you leave the scene. Before you do leave for this care, the officer will provide you with a report number and their contact information. Make sure this information is safely saved, as it will be very important in any auto accident injury claim you may have.

Knowing how comparative negligence works is vital if you live in a state that uses it. In simple terms, comparative negligence implies both drivers can share fault for an accident, but one driver can be more at fault than the other. For example, you are texting while driving when another driver runs a stop sign and hits your car. A jury finds that the driver who ran the stop sign is 80 percent at fault, but they believe you would have had a better chance of avoiding the accident if you were not texting at the time. They find you 20 percent at fault. You can only collect enough compensation to cover the other driver’s fault. In this case, you would get $8,000 if the jury thinks your case is worth $10,000.

Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage or Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM) can help save the day if you are hit by an uninsured driver or if you are the victim in a hit-and-run collision. In short, UM/UIM coverage is an add-on coverage that drivers can add to their auto insurance policies that will protect them in the event that they are in an auto accident with a driver who either does not have insurance or cannot be located. You can contact your insurance provider to confirm whether your policy includes UM/UIM. If you do not have this coverage, the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law recommend that you consider adding UM/UIM to your auto insurance policy.

If you are injured in truck accident, the team of attorneys, paralegals and investigators at Thompson Law are ready to fight to help you get the money you deserve. Damages can include doctor and hospital bills, lost wages, property damage, other expenses, and can include pain and suffering and even punitive damages in certain cases.

If you are injured in a hit-and-run wreck (and are unable to locate the driver) or are hurt in a collision where the other driver does not have insurance, you are not necessarily out of options in terms of financial recovery. You may still be able to recover for your personal injuries if your own policy has Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage or Personal Injury Protection (PIP). It’s a good idea to contact your insurance company to confirm what types of coverage you have on your policy before an accident, but if you have been hit be sure to ask these questions before finalizing your claim request. Even if you do not have UM or PIP, the attorneys and investigators at Thompson Law can work to track down the other driver in a hit-and-run accident. To do this, we rely on witnesses (i.e., people not in your car and to whom you have no relation) who may have captured a photo of the car or license plate and/or available surveillance camera footage that might have captured the wreck.

The largest factor affecting your claim’s value is the severity or magnitude of your injuries. More severe injuries typically require more medical treatment. So it is essential to have all your injuries documented properly by seeking immediate treatment with doctors or hospitals, and continuing under the care and direction of your doctors as long as necessary to heal. Without prompt and consistent medical treatment and documentation, an injury claim becomes very difficult to pursue, let alone win. Other factors an also have an impact, and each case is different. Were you injured in a commercial vehicle wreck or truck wreck that totaled your car, or was it a fender bender that did very little damage? Was the other driver intoxicated or drunk, or speeding? A multitude of factors may play into your claim’s overall likely value. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to visit with you and talk to you more specifically about factors which may affect your particular claim.

A competent and skilled personal injury lawyer is almost always necessary to get full and fair compensation for injuries you have sustained in an accident. Most defendants, whether individual drivers or commercial vehicle operators, are covered by liability insurance. Those insurance companies are not obligated to protect or take care of you. They are there to take care of the defendant (their customer) who caused your wreck or accident. An experienced personal injury attorney should be able to help you not only force that insurance company to pay for the injuries and damages the defendant caused, but will also do their best to make sure that you are compensated for every category of damages you may be entitled to, some of which you may not even be aware of: medical bills, future surgical costs, time off work in the past or time you may have to take off in the future, as well as the pain, suffering, and impairment that many injured people experience.

Get medical treatment immediately! Your health and safety are the most important thing, and your first priority should be seeking immediate attention from a hospital or doctor. Not sure that you’re injured or how serious your injury might be? You should still seek immediate medical attention if you are in a car accident, truck wreck or any other type of accident. Getting immediate medical treatment does two things: First, it makes sure that any injuries you sustained are properly diagnosed and treated and second, it helps eliminate any doubt that your injuries were caused by the accident. Often, the shock and adrenaline of an accident can mask symptoms of injury, but making the mistake to skip getting checked out can have serious consequences. By seeking prompt medical treatment, you protect both your health and your ability to seek compensation for medical bills and time off work, with the help of your attorney.

Thompson Law works on a contingency fee basis. What this means is that you only pay legal fees IF we win for you and AFTER your case is settled. We understand that legal fees upfront are simply too much to deal with after a serious accident where you are dealing with property damage repairs, medical bills, missed work and lost wages. The fact that you owe $0 upfront is an added bonus when you hire great legal representation at Thompson Law. If you or a family member are injured in an automobile accident, you cannot afford NOT to hire the very best attorney available. We would be happy to help with a free consultation to start over the phone, if that works for you.