Texas Personal Injury and Consumer Law Attorney

Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz

500 North Water Street, Suite 400
Corpus Christi, Texas 78471
USA

(800) 645-8553

www.delapazlaw.com

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The Law Offices of Michael De La Paz represents clients in Texas, throughout the United States and Mexico in all areas of personal injury. As founder and lead attorney at the firm, attorney Michael De La Paz offers experience, knowledge and a proven track record of success to recover damages for injured clients. The firm was established in 1996.

With offices in San Antonio and in Corpus Christi, the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz offers a free, no-obligation initial personal injury consultation to evaluate your case and determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit. The firm takes personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not owe us a fee unless we recover damages for you.

Attorney Michael R. De La Paz represents injured clients who have suffered serious physical and financial harm in a broad range of circumstances including: Car accidents, Trucking accidents, Drunk driving accidents, Construction accidents, Premises liability, Product liability, Brain injury, Burns, Mesothelioma and asbestosis, Professional negligence, Medical malpractice, Wrongful death, and, Consumer protection.

As a native Texan, attorney Michael De La Paz is committed to working on behalf of friends, neighbors and families in this state as well as those who visit. Licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Texas, attorney De La Paz has appeared before courts in other states on behalf of his clients.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: 18-Wheeler Accidents; Drunk Driving Accidents; Dog Bites; Inadequate Lighting or Maintenance; Inadequate Security and Safety; Bouncer and Security Officer Assault; Amusement Park Accidents and Injuries; Defective Equipment; Unsafe Conditions; Defective Theme Park Rides; Dangerous Household Products; Defective Auto Parts; Dangerous Drugs and Medications; Medical Errors; Improper Diagnosis or Treatment; Medical Device Failure; Malfunctioning Medical Equipment; Insurance Breach of Contract (Homeowners and Vehicular); Violations of DTPA (Consumer Protection Act); Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage.

Practice Areas Description

Our practice areas include:

- Personal Injury

If you or a loved one has suffered from a catastrophic injury, such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or burn injury, you may require rehabilitation and even assisted care for the rest of your life. Loss of income, along with the medical expenses, will add to the distress you and your family face. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you recover compensation to defray the cost of medical treatment, lost wages and future disability. Because the effects of your injuries can last a lifetime, it important to consult an experienced lawyer to protect your legal rights and hold liable parties responsible for the harm they caused. Our firm represents clients in numerous types of accidents and injuries that result from wrongful acts or negligence and hold the responsible parties accountable.

- Consumer Law

At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, we represent consumers who are victims of fraudulent transactions in the purchase or lease of goods and services in Texas. With offices in San Antonio and Corpus Christi, we represent individuals throughout Texas and those in other states who have consumer protection claims in the Lone Star state.

- Drunk Driving Accidents

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an alcohol-related car accident, you will find experienced legal help at the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz. Since 1996, our Texas law firm has worked to protect the rights of seriously injured clients and hold negligent parties liable for the harm they cause.

- Truck Accidents

At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, we represent injured parties and the families of those killed in 18-wheeler accidents and commercial vehicle crashes. Our firm has pursued justice and obtained recovered damages for accident victims, since 1996. As your personal injury attorney, Michael De La Paz will work with law enforcement officials to secure and protect important evidence. We also utilize a team of investigators and experts to discover important facts. Together, we examine as many details as reasonably possible to learn what really happened and to build a solid case for your compensation.

- Construction Site Accidents

If you are injured or if you lost a family member in a construction accident, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the responsible parties. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you determine if you have a case and your legal options. Since 1996, attorney Michael De La Paz has worked on behalf of injured contractors and subcontractors who do not have worker’s compensation insurance coverage and for those whose worker’s comp is inadequate to cover all damages. He handles cases involving all aspects of construction accidents and serious injuries.

- Burn Injuries

Serious burns and catastrophic injuries require expensive, ongoing medical treatment to maintain or improve mobility and function. Often, victims need daily assistance from trained therapists and other healthcare professionals, resulting in even greater expenses. With mounting bills and decreasing resources, you may wonder how you can afford an attorney. At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, we take personal injury cases on a contingency basis. You do not owe a fee, unless we are able to settle your case and obtain compensation for the harm you suffered.

- Premises Liability

If you are seriously injured on Texas property, the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz stands ready to protect your legal right to file a claim to recover damages. Most premises liability claims are not simply open and shut cases. Rather, they require diligence on the part of the attorney to complete a thorough investigation and build a solid, fact-filled case proving that a dangerous condition or activity caused your injury.

- Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one is always devastating and when your spouse, child, sibling or parent has died unnecessarily, your loss may be all the more difficult to accept. If someone else’s negligence caused the death, you need an experienced personal injury death attorney to fight for full and fair compensation. At the Texas Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, we help grieving families discover the truth behind the death of their loved ones and hold liable parties accountable for their actions.

- Product Liability

If you are injured or suspect a serious health problem or a consumer product, dangerous medication, or a defective medical device may have caused the death of a family member, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. At the Law Offices of Michael R. De la Paz, in San Antonio or in Corpus Christi we will explain your legal rights, investigate the product defect and determine whether you have grounds for a product liability lawsuit.

- Mesothelioma / Asbestos

There are three main forms of mesothelioma: pleural, peritoneal and pericardial, which are named after the areas of the body affected: the lining of the lungs, the lining of the abdomen and the lining of the heart. At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz in Texas, we work on behalf of the men, women and children exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. If you have been diagnosed or have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, you may have the right to pursue financial compensation.

- Professional Negligence and Medical Malpractice

At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, based in San Antonio, our personal injury practice includes handling professional malpractice claims. If your house is flooding due to inferior grading on the land next to yours, you may have the right to pursue a negligence claim against the engineer who designed and approve the site work. If your child suffered birth injuries or a loved one died because of an error in administering medication, you may be able to file a malpractice lawsuit, providing you can prove negligence.