Introduction to Our Commitment to Privacy
Paterson Injury Lawyer understands that your privacy is important to you, especially when you are seeking legal assistance during one of the most stressful times in your life: following an accident. This Privacy Policy explains how your information may be collected, used, protected, and/or disclosed as a result of your visit to our firm, website, and use of our services. Paterson Injury Lawyer supports transparency and integrity in all that we do, including what happens with your personal information, so you can be sure that if you communicate with us, we will work hard to keep it secure. We ask that you read our policy below, so you are familiar with your rights and our duties regarding your data.
Disclosure About Paterson Injury Lawyer
Paterson Injury Lawyer is an accessible, compassionate practice dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation to clients across the United States. Led by Elizabeth Monroe, an experienced attorney with over 10 years of experience and dozens of PI wins, we offer thorough, sympathetic assistance for workplace injuries, auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, and medical mistakes. Our commitment to excellence, confidentiality, and professionalism helps protect the privacy of each victim as we aggressively defend the rights of those harmed by negligent injury cases across the country.
Scope of This Policy Statement
This privacy policy applies to all information collected by Paterson Injury Lawyer. This includes information provided by or through the use of this website (https://patersoninjurylawyer.com/), through phone or email, in person at our office at 1500 Louisiana St Ste 99, Houston TX 77002, or through any other source relating to our services. By using this website or services, you authorize the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal data to provide a full suite of legal services and enhance your experience. Information we may collect includes:
- Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other details provided by you.
- Case information: Information regarding your injury, accident, medical treatment, insurance claims, and other relevant legal information.
- Communications data: Emails, telephone recordings, and notes from your consultation with us.
- Website use data: IP address, browser version, device name, pages visited on our site, duration of visits, and other information for analytics and security purposes.
- Newsletter data: Name and email address provided in connection with receipt of our free newsletter covering legal tips and updates.
We only collect the information we believe is necessary to provide our services, satisfy legal requirements, or enhance our services.
Method of Information Collection
Data is gathered in various ways:
- Directly from you: Submitting a contact form, subscribing to our electronic newsletter, booking a consultation, or providing information while talking to us during a meeting or call.
- Automatically: Cookies and similar technologies on our website collect information on how the site is used and help us improve the experience for visitors.
- From third parties: If we have your permission, we can collect information from medical providers, insurance companies, or other legal entities that deal with your case.
You don’t have to give us any personal information in order to use this website, but some features and services may not be available without it.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide legal advice and representation customized to your situation
- Communicate with you about your matter, status updates, and legal solutions
- Process and respond to your inquiries or service requests
- Manage and schedule appointments and consultations
- Deliver our newsletter and updates if you are a subscriber
- Enhance our touch, services, and educational offerings
- Fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use personal information for any purposes that are unrelated to your matter without your consent.
Information Disclosure and Sharing
Paterson Injury Lawyer recognizes your trust and the importance of protecting the personal information you provide us. We shall not disclose your information except in the following instances:
- With members of our legal team and other employees whose responsibility it is to service a client’s request
- With independent contractors, experts, investigators, or consultants engaged as necessary to meet the needs of a client’s matter (such as doctors, accident investigators)
- To courts, insurance companies, and adverse parties as appropriate in connection with legal matters
- With our trusted third-party vendors used to provide website hosting, communications, or analytics services, under strict confidentiality agreements
- As required by law, regulation, court order, or other legal process
Paterson Injury Lawyer does not sell, rent, or trade our clients’ personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
Information Security and Protection
To protect the information we receive, Paterson Injury Lawyer uses a variety of security measures:
- Restrictive physical office access to client records
- Encrypted databases and secure servers for record storage
- Secure office email communication and document transmission
- Staff training in privacy and data collection practices
- Routine policy updating and technological analysis
While we employ all commercially reasonable protections for your information in transmission and received by our office, please keep in mind that no process of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure. Please exercise your own caution when transmitting sensitive information over the internet or email.
Use of Cookies and Analytics on Our Website
Our site employs cookies and other similar tracking tools to optimize your online experience, understand your website usage, and improve our services. Cookies are small data files that we place on your device which help us remember your site preferences, track how users navigate our site, and administer the functionality of the site.
Through partners such as analytics services like Google Analytics, our site may collect anonymized aggregated data about your use so that we can have a better understanding of how our site works, but this data cannot be used to identify individual visitors. You can change your browser settings to refuse cookies or indicate when cookies are being used; however, some features of our site may not work as a result. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.
Electronic Communications, Emails, and Newsletters
If you are a subscriber to our free newsletter, you will receive periodic emails containing legal updates, educational and informational articles, as well as practical tips for personal injury and wrongful death claims. You may also receive communications about your case or an email inquiry. We respect your preferences and provide an easy opt out that is available with every newsletter email.
We do not send out unsolicited advertising emails. Your email address is never shared with a third party for marketing purposes. Comments or questions about our email communications, to opt out, or to unsubscribe should be directed to [email protected].
Information About Kids’ Privacy
The Services and this website are not directed towards persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 18. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected personally identifiable information from a child under the age of 18, we will immediately delete such information from our records. If you become aware that a child under 18 has supplied personally identifiable information to us, please contact us at (832) 920-5642 or at [email protected].
Your Rights and Options
- Access to Personal Information: You have the right to request details about the personal data we collect and possess about you.
- Correcting Personal Information: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.
- Deleting Information: You may request that we delete any of your personal data in our possession, subject to any obligations we have in law to keep it.
- Opt-Out Choices: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time or request that we not use your personal data to send you materials other than to respond to specific information requests.
For any other privacy-related inquiries, including the exercising of these rights, please contact [email protected] or (832) 920-5642.
Retention Periods For Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, deliver our services, meet our legal and regulatory obligations, and resolve disputes. When we no longer need the information, we will securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it consistent with applicable best practices and laws.
International Transfers of Information
Paterson Injury Lawyer will primarily use and store your information in the United States, and our servers are located in the United States. If you are using our Services or visiting our Site from outside the United States, your information could be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to any such transfer, storage, and processing in accordance with applicable privacy or data protection laws.
Third-Party Sites, Links and Other Information
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, third-party resources, and/or social media providers for your convenience and information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites. You are encouraged to review the policies associated with a third-party site you visit prior to providing any information.
Legal Basis For Processing Personal or Personally Identifiable Information
We rely on one or more of the following legal grounds for collecting and processing your personal information:
- Consent, such as in relation to services you request
- The necessity of processing the personal information for the performance of a contract to which you are party, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Our legitimate interests in the administration and management of our operations and sites, as well as our activities to improve and develop our services, provided that your privacy rights do not override our legitimate interests
We always make an effort to consider and balance our legitimate interests against your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Information for California Residents Under the California Consumer Privacy Act
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific items of personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Note: We do not sell personal information
- Not be subject to discriminatory practices for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your privacy rights under California law, please email requests to [email protected] or call (832) 920-5642.
Information for Residents of Other United States States
Certain state legislatures, including but not limited to Nevada, Virginia, and Colorado, have privacy laws that might afford you a certain number of rights regarding your data. Such rights might include a right of access, correction, deletion, or right to opt out. Paterson Injury Lawyer intends to comply with all applicable state privacy law with respect to our services. Please contact us at [email protected] for any such inquiries.
Changes to Our Privacy Statement
The Paterson Injury Lawyer may unilaterally revise or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our activities, practices, legal requirements, and/or other factors. The date on which material changes are made to this Policy will appear at the top of this policy. If we change this policy and it affects your relationship with us, we will notify you on our website or by direct notice to you (as is appropriate). We encourage you to check this policy periodically to make sure you are aware of how we protect your information.
Additional Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices as a whole, feel free to contact us:
1500 Louisiana St Ste 99
Houston TX 77002
(832) 920-5642
[email protected]
We will work our hardest to respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible and provide your request with the utmost care and professionalism that is to be expected.
Your Privacy Is Important to Us
At Paterson Injury Lawyer, your privacy is our priority. We consider it a vital aspect of trust and the delivery of great legal service. Whether you are an accident victim in pursuit of justice on our website, seeking to subscribe to our newsletter, or visiting our other pages, we are vigilant about handling your information with the utmost respect and professional care. We pride ourselves in adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality and security as you collect information on your personal injury case, issues related to your claim, and interact with us as your personal injury lawyers. If you have any questions or require further information, please reach out to your trusted counsel at Paterson Injury Lawyer.
Policy FAQ
- How can I be assured that my information is secure with Paterson Injury Lawyer?
We employ industry-standard security, restrict who has access to your information, and provide privacy training to our staff. - Can I receive a copy of the information you have about me?
Yes, please email us at [email protected] or call (832) 920-5642 and we’ll be happy to assist you. - Do you share my information with any third-parties outside your firm?
Only when necessary for legal representation, and/or as required by law, and always in a strictly confidential manner. - How do I correct missed or outdated information?
Please contact our office and we’ll take care of updating the relevant information. - How often will your privacy policy change?
Review is conducted periodically and changes are made if they are determined necessary based on changes in law or in practice.
Concluding Statement and Next Steps
Thank you for taking the time to view the Paterson Injury Lawyer Privacy Policy. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, want to discuss your case, or learn more about Paterson Injury Lawyer Privacy Policies. Peace of mind and trust are important to us. Contact us today at (832) 920-5642, [email protected], or at our office located at 1500 Louisiana St Ste 99 Houston TX 77002. Subscribe to our newsletter for regular legal news, resources, and tips that will assist you in staying up-to-date in your journey toward justice and recovery. Paterson Injury Lawyer-Your Respected Personal Injury Law Firm.