Our office is located one block South of the Johnson County Courthouse in Wright Plaza.
115 S Main St
Suite 207
Cleburne, Texas 76033
9am - 5pm M-F
817-645-5400
A board-certified personal injury trial lawyer is an attorney recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as having specialized competence, extensive experience, and proven expertise in handling, trying, and settling cases involving personal injuries and wrongful death. Only about 2% of licensed Texas attorneys hold this distinction, which is awarded through a rigorous examination and vetting process. Candidates must pass a six-hour exam demonstrating in-depth knowledge of Texas evidence and procedure. They must also obtain positive evaluations from peers and judges. Mr. Reinhard has been board-certified continuously for the past 30 years.
The District 7 Grievance committee hears complaints filed by clients against attorneys in Johnson County and contiguous counties. The committee is charged with the duty of hearing complaints and determining their validity. If the complaint is found to be valid the committee is charged with the duty of reaching an appropriate resolution to the issue, which can range from a private reprimand up to disbarment. Mr. Reinhard’s duties as chair included presiding over contested disciplinary hearings, ruling on the admissibility of evidence and appropriately submitting a grievance to the committee for its deliberation.
First, seek medical attention for any injury that breaks the skin no matter how slight. Dogs are known to have in their mouths the Pasteurella bacteria. Left untreated, even with a slight scratch, these bacteria can cause serious medical complications including the need for intravenous antibiotics or surgery. Identify the owner of the dog and the address where the dog should have been contained. Report the incident to local animal control or police officers. Consult with a qualified personal injury trial lawyer.
Absolutely. The laws governing liability in the event of a dog bite are complicated and sometimes misunderstood. It is not unusual for a victim’s case to be rejected under the theory of the claim will not be successful unless it can be proven that the dog has attacked someone previously. This is not necessarily the case. Mr. Reinhard has been able to obtain recoveries in cases which were rejected by other law firms. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Cases are accepted only on a contingent fee basis which means that no retainer is required and attorney’s fees are owed only in the event of a successful recovery.
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Yes. Every 18-Wheeler manufactured after the year 2000 is required to have an electronic control module. This device can capture important data about speed, throttle position, braking, and other valuable information. Beyond this, nearly every 18-Wheeler on the road today has some type of safety program that can record actual video of an accident. Trucking companies do not readily share that information. Law enforcement agencies rarely gather this type of information as a part of an accident investigation. Because information of this nature can disappear inadvertently or intentionally, it is important to quickly obtain the assistance of a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer to see to it that all information about an incident is preserved.
Yes. Most modern delivery vans are equipped with event data recorders or telematic systems. These systems monitor vehicle performance and driver behavior, including speed, braking, acceleration, and sharp turns which can be useful in accident investigation. Many vans have systems like the Netradyne Safety System to monitor driver behavior and record actual video of an accident. A board-certified personal injury trial lawyer can take the steps necessary to see to it that this information is preserved.
Statistically, dogs inclined to attack will more readily attack the elderly and small children. A study conducted by Central Texas hospitals established that 65% of all children attacked by a dog will sustain some form of posy traumatic stress disorder. The severity can vary from case to case and from child to child. To understand the unique effect of an attack on a small child an adult victim would have to endure an attack by a full-grown bear. This is because the disparity of size between an attacking dog in a child is considerable. In appropriate cases Mr. Reinhard has provided access to psychological evaluations of children suffering from signs of post traumatic stress disorder.
If your symptoms are serious enough to warrant immediate medical attention, go to an emergency room. You can receive treatment there at no immediate cost. Observe your own symptoms over the next two or three days. If the symptoms worsen enough to be a concern, go to an emergency room or your family doctor. If you are unable to obtain medical care Mr. Reinhard can often assist with this by referring you to doctors who will treat you based on a letter of protection from him. Do not go without medical care as this can often be used against you in your claim.
Absolutely. Driving while intoxicated has been held in Texas to be gross negligence. Gross negligence is the type of conduct beyond ordinary negligence that deserves punishment. Mr. Reinhard has tried several cases against drunk drivers. He has lectured at the Advanced Personal Injury Law Course for the State Bar of Texas on this topic. The potential for the assessment of exemplary damages against a drunk driver greatly affects the value of your case a great deal. You should seek the services of a trial lawyer with actual experience in trying cases involving drunk drivers such as Mr. Reinhard.
To become an editor of the Baylor Law Review, it is required that the student be in the upper 10% of his class and draft an article which is accepted for publication in the Baylor Law Review. He then edited articles written by the other students. This position is widely considered to be an indicator of academic excellence and distinction.
The award is named after a distinguished Texas judge. In obtaining that award Mr. Reinhard was the winner of a competition that pitted his law school fellow students against each other in mock trial competitions. It is thought to be an indication of excellence in advocacy.
