Rio Grande Valley Practice Areas

At O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, we are committed to providing superior client service and legal representation for accident injury victims in the Rio Grande Valley. We have had a long standing presence in the Rio Grande Valley since 1994. Our law firm practices many kinds of law, and currently represents many School Districts in the Rio Grande Valley. We provide initial consultations by appointment only at our South Texas office free of charge at a time and place convenient for you. Our law firm prides itself on being approachable to our clients and aggressive toward our adversaries. Based in Austin, Texas, our personal injury lawyers welcome clients to encourage inquiries about what the firm can do for you. We serve the people of the Rio Grande Valley and Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron County areas, including Rio Grande City, McAllen-Edinburg, Harlingen, San Benito, Brownsville, and all communities in between.

We are currently accepting cases in the following areas:

1. Auto Accidents
2. Trucking Accidents
3. Motorcycle Accidents
4. Drunk Driving Accident Victims
5. Wrongful Death
6. Premises Liability
7. Bicycle – Pedestrian Accidents
8. Boating Accidents
9. Product Liability

Effects of RGV Personal Injury and How We Can Help

Accidents in the Rio Grande Valley occur, and sometimes consequences have a ripple effect throughout people’s lives. In many cases an accident is caused by the carelessness or negligence of some other party. A drunk driver in Harlingen can change your family’s life forever, an 18-wheeler accident in Brownsville may have hospitalized you or your loved for an indefinite period of time, a boating trip in the bay that started out as a relaxing activity at the beach may result in catastrophic injuries, and the list can continue. The attorneys at the law office of O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are there for you.

A simple call 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 the Rio Grande Valley 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.

Why Do You Need a Rio Grande Valley Personal Injury Lawyer?

Although many of us enjoy being handy around the house, there is one time when it does not pay to “do it yourself”—when you or a loved one has been injured. Rather than trying to handle a personal injury claim yourself, you should seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer. Here’s why:

Experience: By hiring a personal injury lawyer, you can take advantage of the lawyer’s experience. This experience helps your lawyer to evaluate your case and to determine what you are legally entitled to recover.

Level Playing Field: You can be sure that the wrongdoer’s insurance company is going to have experienced adjustors and lawyers working against you. Often, an insurance company will delay settling a claim and even deny a valid claim. Even when it does offer to settle the case, the settlement offer may be unfairly low. It pays to have an attorney on your side to prevent the wrongdoer from paying you less than you deserve.

Pay Only if You Win: Most personal injury lawyers work for what is called a “contingent fee,” which does not require money up front. Contingent fees allow injured persons with valid claims, but little money, to get good legal representation. Also, most contingent fee agreements provide that you only have to pay the lawyer’s fee if you win. Other Issues: In addition to the injury claim itself, your lawyer can help you resolve matters that arise when someone has been injured, such as providing referrals to competent doctors and repair shops. So, if you have been injured, don’t do it yourself. Seek the help of an experienced professional to insure that you get what you are due. Contact O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath today.