Representing the Seriously Injured in Waco, TX & Beyond
As Waco personal injury lawyers, we help people who have been injured in any type of accident. When catastrophic injuries change their lives or they suffer the loss of a loved one, we fight to find answers and hold at-fault parties accountable. We can't go back and prevent a tragedy from occurring in the first place, but we can help survivors and victims' families experience some peace of mind in knowing their futures are secure.
The following are some of the types of personal injury cases we handle in Waco, TX:
- Truck accidents
- Work injuries
- Construction accidents
- Railroad accidents
- Boating accidents
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Industrial accidents
- Pipeline explosions
- Offshore injuries
Fighting for Workers Injured at Sea
The maritime industry employs many hardworking Texans, including workers from Waco. These men and women devote their lives to work that is physically demanding and often dangerous. When employers prioritize profits over their lives and safety, the Waco offshore injury attorneys at Arnold & Itkin are here to demand justice.
As experienced maritime lawyers, we’ve handled cases involving:
- Dredging accidents
- Vessel collisions
- Drug-related maritime accidents
- Diving accidents
- Fires
- Explosions
- Crane accidents
- Equipment facilities
- Shipyard accidents
- And more
Because offshore injuries are governed by a unique set of laws, you will want to have an experienced Waco maritime attorney looking out for your future. Over the years, our Waco maritime attorneys have handled some of the most high-profile cases, including representing the El Faro widows and nearly a third of the Deepwater Horizoncrew. We understand the complexities of maritime law, and we are dedicated to helping offshore workers rebuild their lives after accidents. We secured a record-setting $29 million settlement for a family who lost a loved one in an offshore accident. Call (888) 493-1629 to see how we can help you.
Waco Truck Accident Attorneys
Driving on any street or highway in the Waco area can be challenging when sharing the road with a large truck. 18-wheelers dominate the roads, weighing up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded – and sometimes even more. When trucking companies pressure drivers to work without sufficient breaks, do not maintain their vehicles, or hire inexperienced truckers, serious accidents may happen. Our Waco personal injury attorneys believe in holding negligent carriers accountable for creating situations that increase the likelihood of catastrophic truck accidents. We represent injured truck drivers, motorists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and others who have been harmed in tractor-trailer crashes in Waco and throughout McLennan County.
We can take on truck accident cases involving:
- Overloaded trucks
- Unsecured cargo
- Poorly maintained trucks
- Fatigued drivers
- Speeding
- Drug and alcohol use
- Dangerous roadways
- Inexperienced truckers
- Unsafe lane changes
- Unsafe merges
Industrial Injury Lawyers Serving Waco, TX
The people who live and work in Waco deserve to feel safe while on the job. This is true for every employee, from a worker at an oil refinery to a manager in a warehouse. As trial attorneys with extensive experience litigating cases involving industrial accidents and work-related injuries, our team at Arnold & Itkin is prepared to help injured workers and their families. We can take on cases involving refinery fires and explosions, forklift accidents, construction site injuries, factory accidents, falls from heights, and all other types of on-the-job incidents in the Waco area that injure or claim workers’ lives.
All About Waco
The seat of McLennan County, Waco is located in central Texas along the Brazos River and I-35. The city has been nicknamed the “Buckle of the Bible Belt” and the “Heart of Texas.” As of July 2021, the population of Waco was 139,594 and the city encompassed an area of just over 101 square miles, including 12.42 square miles of water.
Waco is known for many things, including its arts scene, outdoor activities, shopping, and restaurants, all surrounded by the natural beauty of Central Texas. In more recent years, Waco gained notoriety as a result of the hit TV show Fixer Upper, which featured Chip and Joanna Gaines as they renovated and remodeled local homes. Magnolia Market, Magnolia Home, and other properties at the Silos in Waco attract countless visitors interested in purchasing unique pieces for their homes, grabbing a bite to eat, or simply enjoying the area. Waco is also where Dr. Pepper was invented more than 100 years ago, and visitors can check out the Dr. Pepper Museum to learn more about the delicious soda.
In an unusual turn of events, Waco was also the site of one of the most important mammoth fossil finds in the United States. The Waco Mammoth National Monument offers tours on an elevated pathway to view the remains of six Columbian mammoths that were found at the dig site. Other popular attractions include the 52-acre Cameron Park Zoo, the Waco Downtown Cultural District, the Waco Downtown Farmers Market, numerous biking and hiking trails, boating and other water activities at Lake Waco, and so much more.
Waco is also home to Baylor University, which was originally founded in Independence, Texas, in 1845 and moved to Waco in 1886, where it merged with Waco University. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and is located on a 1,000-acre campus on the banks of the Brazos. As of 2021, the total enrollment at Baylor University was 20,626 students.
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We Won’t Settle for Less Than You Deserve
We’ve helped individuals and families after almost any kind of accident that you have imagined, helping them fight for what they need to secure a bright future after a time of hopelessness. Whether you were injured at your job, in a vehicle, or in another accident, you can be confident we will take your case personally. We’ve seen how people try to get out of taking responsibility for the harm they’ve caused, and we will do everything in our power to outmaneuver them. Let us demand the answers, justice, and compensation that you deserve. No matter what.
Call (888) 493-1629 or fill out our contact form to see how our Waco personal injury lawyers can fight for you.
