East Texas Practice Areas

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, we strive to provide aggressive legal representation for those injured by the negligence of others. We provide free initial consultations at a place and time convenient for our prospective clients. Our law firm takes pride in being approachable to our clients while acting aggressively toward our adversaries. Our principle office is in Austin, Texas; our lawyers welcome potential clients to present their questions to us and encourage inquiries about what our law firm can do for them. We serve individuals throughout East Texas, including Marshall, Tyler, Longview, Kilgore, Gladewater, Mineola, and Upshur County, Smith, Van Zandt, Gregg, and Henderson Counties, and all communities in between.

We are currently accepting cases in the following areas:

1. Wrongful Death
2. Trucking Accidents
3. Motorcycle Accidents
4. Drunk Driving Accident Victims
5. Auto Accidents
6. Boating Accidents
7. Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Damage

East Texas Personal Injury and What We Can Do

O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is a litigation law firm that focuses on personal injury law for people throughout East Texas. Our Texas accident attorneys handle disputes between injured parties and those who are responsible for their injuries. We use all available resources to represent our clients' best interests in order to get the maximum recovery and resolve matters in a quick and efficient manner.

It is unfortunate that some insurance companies will not offer you a fair amount to settle your claim unless a lawyer represents you. It is not uncommon that insurance companies refuse to make an injured party a reasonable settlement offer, which forces them to take their case to a jury of their peers. At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, we can help make sure that you get a fair settlement for your personal injuries.

A simple call or email puts you in contact with a committed attorney who will handle all aspects of your matter and work hard to help you get what you deserve. We will fight for your rights if you have suffered harm at hands of others in accidents in East Texas and throughout the state of Texas. Our lawyers are extremely responsive and available to provide a free consultation to you regarding your potential case immediately.

What Should I Consider When Searching for a Personal Injury Attorney?

The first thing you might do when you need an East Texas personal injury attorney is to look for listings in the yellow pages of your phone book. This may not be the best way to choose a Texas personal injury lawyer because you will probably find so many names and numbers that you won't know where to begin.

Here are some things you should know before you hire a personal injury attorney:

Don't wait too long before contacting an East Texas personal injury attorney. It is best not to wait over two weeks before contacting an attorney after you have been injured.

It's not a good idea to hire an East Texas personal injury attorney who does not specialize in your type of case. You don’t want to hire a dentist who is trained to perform dental work administering your eye exam.

Be comfortable with the attorney you hire. You will be working very closely with this attorney and would definitely want to talk to someone you are willing to trust. If a particular attorney does not feel right to you keep searching.

You will gain absolutely nothing by being less than truthful and your East Texas personal injury attorney will not be able to represent you properly if you are not open and honest. Be honest and open with your personal injury attorney so that they will have all the necessary information to evaluate your case.