Personal Injury Lawyers in Laredo, TX

Car Accidents

From the congested intersections near Mall del Norte to the high-speed stretches of US-83, car accidents in Laredo range from minor collisions to catastrophic, multi-vehicle crashes. After a wreck, the other driver's insurer is already working to protect its payout. We dig into the full picture, and we don't stop negotiating until the offer reflects that reality.

Truck Accidents

Laredo handles more than $300 billion in annual cross-border trade, and a significant portion moves by truck through the city every day. That volume of commercial traffic on I-35 and across the international bridges creates real danger for passenger vehicles.

When a commercial truck causes a crash, we go after every party in the chain, including the driver, the carrier, and any logistics company that contributed to the conditions that led to the wreck. We know how to pull the evidence that trucking companies would rather keep buried.

Construction Accidents

Construction activity across Laredo puts workers and bystanders in harm's way daily. Falls from heights, scaffold collapses, heavy machinery accidents, and OSHA violations can leave victims with life-altering injuries. When a general contractor, equipment manufacturer, or site owner bears responsibility for what happened, we pursue every liable party.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riders in Laredo face drivers who routinely fail to check mirrors or yield at intersections. When a rider is injured, insurers often try to shift blame before the facts are even gathered. We build cases from the physical evidence forward, using skid marks, impact data, road conditions, and witness accounts to place liability exactly where it belongs.

DUI and Drunk Driving Accidents

Impaired drivers cause entirely preventable crashes. In addition to pursuing the at-fault driver, we evaluate whether any bar or restaurant that overserved them bears liability under Texas's dram shop laws. That layer of accountability can meaningfully increase the compensation available to you and your family.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners and businesses throughout Laredo have a legal obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When a wet floor, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or a broken fixture causes a fall, we investigate whether the owner knew about the hazard and failed to act. Maintenance records, incident reports, and surveillance footage all play a role in building that case.

Wrongful Death

The sudden loss of a family member to someone else's negligence is devastating in every sense. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 71, surviving spouses, children, and parents can pursue a wrongful death claim. We pursue accountability and compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and the full emotional impact on surviving family members.

Medical Malpractice

When a physician, surgeon, or hospital makes a preventable error that causes lasting harm, patients and their families are left carrying a cost they should never have faced. Our medical malpractice team works with qualified medical consultants to establish exactly how the standard of care was violated and what it has cost you, now and in the future.

Other Cases We Handle

Leah Wise Law Firm also represents Laredo clients in:

• Pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability claims
• Product liability disputes
• Bus accidents
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burn injuries
• Amputations
• Maritime and boating accidents