Navigating the legal system after a personal injury can feel like deciphering an entirely new language. The legal jargon, complex procedures, and unfamiliar “terms of art” can leave you wondering, “What does this mean for me and my future?” One such term you might hear is “dispositive motions.” Understanding these motions—and the high stakes they carry—is crucial, which is why having the right legal team on your side can make all the difference.
What Are Dispositive Motions?
Dispositive motions are legal filings that can significantly impact your case, potentially ending parts—or all—of it before it ever reaches a trial. These motions are powerful tools in the legal process, and they typically fall into two categories:
- Motion to Dismiss: Often filed early in a case, this motion challenges procedural issues like jurisdiction, venue, or proper service. If successful, a motion to dismiss could stop your case in its tracks.
- Motion for Summary Judgment: Filed later in a case, this motion asks the judge to make a ruling based on the facts presented. For instance, in a negligence claim, if the opposing party argues that you haven’t proven all the necessary elements—such as showing their actions directly caused your injuries—they could request a summary judgment to dismiss your claim.
The Stakes Are High
If a judge dismisses your claim with prejudice, you may lose the ability to refile your case entirely, leaving an appeal as your only option. Even if your claim is dismissed without prejudice, time is of the essence. Your attorney must act quickly before the statute of limitations expires, ensuring your case is filed correctly and effectively.
Why Experience Matters
Dispositive motions are not mere procedural hurdles; they can determine whether you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Every case is unique, and successfully countering these motions requires deep legal knowledge, meticulous preparation, and unwavering advocacy. Your attorney must understand every detail of your case to anticipate and defeat any attempt by the opposing counsel to undermine your claim.
How Herrman & Herrman Can Help
At Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., we understand how overwhelming and high-stakes the legal process can be. Our experienced personal injury lawyers are committed to protecting your rights and ensuring you get the compensation you’re entitled to. We have the expertise to navigate complex legal proceedings, including tackling dispositive motions head-on.
Here’s why you can trust us to handle your case:
- Decades of Experience: With a proven track record in personal injury law, we know how to anticipate and counteract the tactics opposing counsel may use to dismiss your case.
- Client-Centered Approach: We listen, understand, and tailor our strategies to your unique situation, leaving no detail overlooked.
- Aggressive Advocacy: We fight tirelessly to ensure you and your family receive the full benefits you’re entitled to under the law.
Don’t Face Legal Challenges Alone
A dispositive motion can feel like a roadblock, but with Herrman & Herrman by your side, it doesn’t have to be the end of your journey to justice. Let us take on the legal complexities so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
Call us today at (361) 882-4357 or use our online contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We’re here to stand up for you, every step of the way.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
Our Texas personal injury lawyers help clients who have suffered injuries in various accidents.
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
ABOUT HERRMAN & HERRMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
With over 100 years of combined experience among the legal team of Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., our Texas personal injury attorneys have successfully resolved over 20,000 cases. When representing injured Texas residents, we fight for justice against wrongdoing and aggressively pursue the best resolution to complex personal injury claims.
If you or a loved one was injured, please get in touch with us for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., is a locally based law firm that holds negligent individuals and companies accountable for their wrongdoing. We are not a personal injury mill that advertises nationwide. We provide individualized advocacy in attending to all aspects of claims that involve. Our firm has offices in the following locations: Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi South Side, Dallas, Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Ft. Worth, TX.
We remain by our client’s side, handling all aspects of their claims and attending to all legal, medical, and financial needs. That dedication combines experience, legal knowledge, and insight from a former insurance adjuster and several former insurance defense attorneys. Whether our clients suffer from physical pain from an accident or the emotional grief of death, we treat clients with compassion. We put their mind at ease during difficult times by answering their questions concerning the length of their claim, medical bills, financial compensation, and their overall need for a lawyer.
