Aggressive Injury Attorneys

Serving Harrison County, Texas

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Hire Josh B Manness:

A Local Personal Injury Lawyer with Trial Experience in Eastern Texas

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The Law Office of Josh B. Maness is familiar with the Marshall Division of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas and the 71st District Court of Harrison County. I also handle cases across Harrison County, including Marshall, Waskom, Hallsville, Marion, and Panola Counties. I have extensive experience in Marshall’s civil courthouse and throughout the surrounding areas as well.

I represent clients in accidents or injury cases occurring anywhere within our county’s jurisdiction and neighboring counties.

During all legal proceedings, I can offer legal protection to help you stay safe during your case and advocate on your behalf. Every client and case is unique, meaning that my approach to your case can vary from previous clients.

When you need help, hire a personal injury lawyer with years of experience to represent you. Call me today for a free consultation at our office in Waskom. We can discuss your case and explore your options.

Types Of Cases We Handle

Our Practice Areas
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Car
Accidents

If you’ve been hurt in an accident that is the fault of someone else, such as an automobile [...]

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Truck
Accidents

Truck accidents have become a significant and escalating problem in the United States [...]

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Oil & Gas
Injuries

Do you work in the oil and gas industry as one of the many oil field workers and have been [...]

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Product
Liability

When you buy a product, use prescription medication or equipment at work, you don’t expect to be[...]

Over $10,000,000

in verdicts & settlements since January 1, 2023

Josh B. Maness

Over
20 Years of

Experience

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I graduated from the University of Texas in 2001 and was set to start law school the following fall at South Texas College of Law in Houston. While most of my friends were backpacking through Europe, I took a job as a roughneck on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

Accessible

Being available to clients is one of my top priorities; if something comes up, I’ll try my best to be there for you.

Experienced

I have worked extensively with clients that have been injured in car and trucking accidents since 2007.

Passionate

I’m proud to do all I can to help accident victims pursue maximum compensation for their life-changing injuries.

Trusted by Clients Across Harrison County

Our Testimonials

Auto Accidents & Personal Injury Attorney in Harrison County, Texas

The Law Office of Josh B. Maness
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After experiencing trauma, you need a Harrison County personal injury lawyer to help support you during your case. As the current president of the Harrison County Bar Association, I understand that getting injured as a result of an unpredictable circumstance can be both frustrating and exhausting.

Your top priority should be healing physically and emotionally, not financially. When the worst happens, let me take care of the legal side of things for you so you can focus on your well-being.

If you are struggling after your accident, seek counsel from my office, the Law Office of Josh B. Maness. As a Harrison County personal injury attorney, my goal is to protect my community during its most difficult times in life. I prioritize offering my knowledge of Texas personal injury laws to new clients, so they can have the information they need to take control of their case.

Common Personal Injury Cases I Take On

I’ve seen firsthand the devastation personal injuries can have on individuals and their loved ones in Harrison County. Since 2004, I have helped many individuals across East Texas receive fair compensation for their injuries, whether they were the result of one of the types of events listed below or some other less common incident.

Auto Accidents

I handle a variety of motor vehicle accident cases, including truck accidents. These cases often involved multiple parties and substantial amounts of emotional losses and financial debt. Depending on what happened during your accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and/or damage to your vehicle and other personal belongings.

Defective Products

These types of cases can include improperly manufactured products, products designed with faulty or cheap materials, or improper or false instructions that lead to user injury. If you’ve been injured due to a product, you may be able to pursue a legal claim against the product’s manufacturer, retailer, or other involved parties. Every case is unique, so it’s worth giving me a call to discuss your specific incident.

Work Equipment Malfunctioning

Employees deserve to work in environments free of danger. Unfortunately, this is often not the reality for many workers in Texas, and incidents in the workplace happen every day. Depending on the specifics of your unique situation, you may be able to file a legal case against the parties responsible for your workplace injury.

Allow me to help you pursue the compensation you deserve so you can focus on getting better.

Call me today for a free consultation — we can discuss your case & explore your options.

Verdicts & Settlements

Our Case Results

$8,900,000

2023

Wrongful Death Verdict, Motor Vehicle and Product Liability

$2,000,000

2024

Wrongful Death, 18-Wheeler, Settlement- Policy Limits

$1,250,000

2025

Revenge Porn Verdict

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Injured?

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Hiring a lawyer is a very personal and important decision. If you’ve been injured, make sure you hire a lawyer that actually tries cases and get the compensation you deserve.

Focus Your Time on Healing After Your
Auto Accident

Auto accidents are often unpredictable and always unfortunate. They frequently come at the most inconvenient times and can cause injuries that take months or even years to heal. During that recovery process, the last thing you want to worry about is finding a way to pay for the costly hospital bills or taking legal action against a negligent party.

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Whether you only have a few bruises or are suffering injuries that may take months to heal, my main concern is protecting your rights and seeking to hold the responsible party accountable on your behalf. If you are a working-class resident of Texas looking to seek justice for the pain another party caused you, I’m here to help. Contact me today.

Why Choose the Law Office of Josh B. Maness?

I have decades of experience representing clients in Marshall courts and beyond, having taken on well over 125 jury trials as the first chair lead counsel. New clients trust in my abilities–thanks to my career achievements. I am a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization that recognizes professionals throughout the United States with honorable reputations as civil jury-trial lawyers.

I focus on a small selection of cases, taking on only a few clients at a time, so that I can give each of my clients the personalized attention they need during their case. During our initial consultation at our office in Waskom, I give clients direct access to me by providing my personal cell phone number. I think it’s important that they be able to reach out at any point during their case with questions or concerns.

My mission is to protect Texas’s working class when they’ve experienced an injury due to the negligence of another party. Clients across Harrison County choose our firm because of our reputation in the community and because we get results. We are known for our trial-first approach, not only to the blue-collar clients we represent but also to the insurance companies who know our name.

It is my ABOTA membership, my direct-access relationship with my valued clients, and my selective caseload that makes me the sought-after personal injury attorney in Harrison County. The attorney you choose for your personal injury case matters and in Harrison County, locals trust me and choose my firm for their legal representation.

How a Skilled Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You

My job as your dedicated auto accident attorney is to review your case and help you pursue the justice you deserve. I’ve spent years living in Harrison County and know that the results of my work have a major impact on my neighbors and community. Whether your accident happened in Marshall, Waskom, Hallsville, or anywhere else in Harrison County, Texas, I’m here for you.

If you are not certain whether or not you should take legal action or have an attorney represent you in the first place, I offer free case consultations to help you better understand the scope of your situation. There’s nothing to lose by giving me a call.

I can go over the events of your accident to see if pursuing a personal injury claim is the right option for you. If I believe you have a case, we can discuss the next steps. The process of a personal injury case can vary, but common steps often include:

  • Drafting a Custom Legal StrategySince all cases are different, I listen to your case goals and create a customized legal strategy based on your individual personal injury accident. I focus on working towards what you want for the outcome of your case, whether that involves quick and private mediation negotiations or a formal trial in court.
  • Filing Your Personal Injury CaseThe deadline for filing a personal injury claim can differ based on the circumstances of your case. I can help you file your paperwork within the proper legal deadline, working to avoid common clerical errors that could lead to unnecessary delays in the legal process.Delaying filing can be detrimental to your case, as vital evidence can fade quickly after a personal injury incident, and your losses and debt may continue to grow. This makes it essential to seek legal counsel as soon as possible so I can help you navigate your unique case.

Gathering Relevant Evidence for Your Harrison County Personal Injury Case

I can help explain what proof you need to gather to increase your chances of a successful case outcome. I work alongside professionals to gather evidence that you may not have easy access to. Examples of this include surveillance footage from cameras that caught the incident on video or testimony from professionals who can offer their opinion about what caused your injuries.

Evidence can vary, but often includes eyewitness testimony, photos, and videos taken by bystanders, victims, or another party. Other evidence usually entails documentation for proof of your injuries, such as copies of your medical records and bills, transcripts of 911 calls, copies of incident reports, proof of your emotional pain, and proof of lost income.

Courts make their decisions based on the evidence offered during the case by both sides. If the other party has more evidence leaning in their favor, it can make it difficult to secure a worthwhile settlement.

  • Negotiating with Insurance CompaniesInsurance companies often use manipulative tactics to avoid having to pay victims for their injuries. Even if the insurance company is your own, the adjuster is likely waiting for you to say the wrong thing. If you misspeak by admitting guilt, it could jeopardize your recovery. With my years of experience handling client cases, I know how to navigate and counter common tactics used by insurance companies.
  • Pursuing a Civil Trial CaseIf negotiations don’t result in a favorable outcome for your case or your needs, a trial may be necessary. While my goal is to resolve my clients’ cases as efficiently and quickly as possible so they can move forward in life, I have no hesitation when it comes to going to court when necessary. In fact, while most civil personal injury attorneys only try no more than 10 jury trials in their entire career, I’ve already tried over 12 times that.

Why Clients Choose Our Firm

Why Choose Our Firm

Proven Trial Strategy

Direct Attorney Access

Results That Matter

Deep Local Roots

Injured?

Let us help you

Hiring a lawyer is a very personal and important decision. If you’ve been injured, make sure you hire a lawyer that actually tries cases and get the compensation you deserve.

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480 W Texas Avenue,
Waskom, Texas 75692-9274
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