Houston Attorney Ralph Manginello

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
University of Texas
LAW SCHOOL:
South Texas College of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1998
STATES ADMITTED:
Texas
PRACTICE AREAS:
Personal Injury, Offshore injuries, Workers' Compensation, Criminal

Ralph Manginello was born in New York, but has been a lifelong resident of the state of Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations. He received his Jurisprudence Doctorate from the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. His areas of practice include personal injury, workers' compensation, maritime law, wrongful termination, oil/gas royalty disputes, bad faith insurance claims, and criminal defense. In addition to his duties at the firm, Mr. Manginello is also heavily involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Houston. He also donates to local charities in the area performs pro bono work on a yearly basis. Mr. Manginello is a member of the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Italian Lawyers, and the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas. Mr. Manginello is licensed and admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, as well as before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Attorney's Videos

A big rig lost control causing a major accident that injured me. Can I recover in Texas against the driver of the big rig?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

After I filed my claim, my insurance company offered me a settlement for less than my damages. Must I take it?
Insurance Claims Law

After talking to the other party's insurance company about a car accident, I want an attorney. Is that a problem?
Car Accident Law

Am I required to speak to the other side's insurance company after a Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

An auto insurance company is not offering to pay all of my damages on a liability claim. What can I do?
Insurance Claims Law

Are Texas truck accident claims more difficult than car accident claims?
Truck Accident Law

Are SUVs the only vehicles that roll over?
Vehicle Rollover Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Are there parties other than the at-fault driver against whom I can take legal action in a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Are witnesses necessary in a Texas 18-wheeler accident case?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

Attorneys for the trucking company were at the scene very fast and asking me lots of questions. What should I do?
Truck Accident Law

Can a passenger recover damages for injuries caused by the other driver in a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Can a passenger recover damages in Texas for accident injuries caused by a driver of the same car?
Car Accident Law

Can car rental agencies be held liable for injuries Texas resulting from a crash that involved a rental car?
Insurance Claims Law

Can I be treated by my own doctor if I was hurt in a car accident?
Car Accident Law

Can I handle my Texas auto accident case without an attorney?
Car Accident Law

Can I recover damages even if the motorist never hit me or my child?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Can I sue the driver of the car I was riding in if I was injured in a Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

Can the at-fault driver's insurance company refuse to compensate me because I was driving without insurance?
Insurance Claims Law

Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Do I have to go to court if I want to recover monetary damages in my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Do I have to see a doctor if I do not feel injured after a Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

Do I need a motorcycle accident attorney even if I have motorcycle insurance?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need a motorcycle accident attorney even if my injuries are not serious?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need an attorney for my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Do I need an attorney to pursue a claim after my Yamaha Rhino rollover accident?
Vehicle Rollover Law

Do I need to call the police if I have a car accident in Texas?
Car Accident Law

Do I need to contact an attorney after a car accident?
Car Accident Law

Do I still have a claim against another driver for my injuries sustained in a Texas car accident if I received a ticket?
Car Accident Law

Does Texas cap non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, for a person injured in a car accident?
Car Accident Law

How are traffic accidents involving 18-wheeler and semi-trucks different from accidents involving passenger cars in Texas?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How can I protect my interests if I am involved in a Texas motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How can injuries sustained in a car accident be the fault of the auto manufacturer?
Car Accident Law

How do attorneys charge for Texas auto accident cases?
Car Accident Law

How do I deal with trucking companies or their insurance company after a Texas truck accident?
Truck Accident Law

How do I know whether a vehicle defect contributed to my injuries?
Vehicle Rollover Law

How do I protect my legal rights after an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident in Texas?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How do national and local laws and regulations affect my Texas 18-wheeler accident case?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How long do 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident cases last in Texas? Do most cases settle or go to trial?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How long will my Texas auto accident case take?
Car Accident Law

How much money can I expect to receive from my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

How much time do I have after an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident to file a lawsuit in Texas?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How quickly should I contact an attorney in Texas following my 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident case?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How quickly should I contact an attorney in a Texas vehicle rollover case?
Vehicle Rollover Law

I can no longer have relations with my wife as a result of my car accident injury. Can she sue for loss of consortium?
Car Accident Law

I do not wish to hurt anyone financially. Should I still seek a recovery settlement for my motorcycle accident injuries?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I had an injury accident while driving a rental car in Texas. Who pays for my injuries?
Car Accident Law

I sustained an injury when the bus I ride to work was involved in an accident. Is the bus company at fault?
Car Accident Law

I think a defective vehicle caused my injuries. What should I do?
Vehicle Rollover Law

I was a passenger in an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident in Texas. Who will pay my medical bills?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

I was a pedestrian accident victim after being hit by a car while I was in a crosswalk. Who has the right-of-way?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I was driving a company car when I was injured in an accident. Who pays for my medical bills?
Car Accident Law

I was hurt by a minor who was drinking at our neighbor's home. Can I sue my neighbor, who supplied the liquor?
Car Accident Law

I was hurt in a rollover accident in a sport utility vehicle, even though driving carefully. Can I sue for my injuries?
Vehicle Rollover Law

I was in an accident in my car in Texas, which I did not cause, during work hours. Who's insurance covers the damages?
Insurance Claims Law

I was in an automobile accident and injured because of a defective tire. What can I do?
Tire Failure Law

I was involved in a Texas motorcycle accident, but I don't have a motorcycle license. Can I still recover compensation?
Motorcycle Accident Law

I was jaywalking and hit by a car. The driver saw me and could have avoided me, can I still sue?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If a person dies from a Texas truck accident, can a claim still be pursued?
Truck Accident Law

If a trucking company's insurance company wants me to sign some papers to get medical care, should I sign the papers?
Truck Accident Law

If I am a pedestrian, does a motor vehicle driver owe any special duty or care toward me under Texas law?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If I am in a car accident, will my lost wages be covered?
Car Accident Law

If I am unhappy with my present car accident lawyer, can I switch attorneys? How much will it cost to change attorneys?
Car Accident Law

If I cannot work as a result of a Texas car accident, can I file for unemployment even though litigation is pending?
Car Accident Law

If I miss work as a result of a Texas car accident, can my lost wages be recovered?
Car Accident Law

If I was hit by a commercial vehicle in a Texas car accident, is the employer of the other driver also responsible?
Car Accident Law

If I was in a Texas truck accident, should I accept a settlement from their insurance company?
Truck Accident Law

If I was injured in a Texas car accident, but do not have insurance, can I still sue and recover for my injuries?
Car Accident Law

Is it always necessary to file a lawsuit after a Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

Is the Texas car accident automatically my fault if I rear-ended another car?
Car Accident Law

Must I provide my medical records to the at-fault driver's insurance company following a car accident in Texas?
Insurance Claims Law

Must I reimburse my health insurance company if I am awarded damages in my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

My state has a comparative negligence law. How does that work and who decides how much I was at fault?
Car Accident Law

Should I accept a check from the at-fault driver or their insurance company after my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Should I go to the doctor after my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

Should I provide statements to my insurance company and the insurance company of the driver who hit me in my motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Should I sign a waiver allowing the insurance company to gain access to my medial records following my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

Should I speak with a lawyer before cooperating with the other party's insurance company after a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Should I try to settle with the other driver's insurance company following a Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

The other driver's auto insurance company adjuster disagrees with my attorney's damage estimate. Do I have to sue?
Car Accident Law

What amount of damages can I receive if I am injured in an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident in Texas?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What are my options if I reach an impasse with my insurance adjuster following a Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What are subrogation rights?
Car Accident Law

What are trucking accidents and how are truck accidents different from regular car accidents?
Truck Accident Law

What do I need to know about insurance companies in regard to 18-wheeler and semi-truck accidents?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What documents or evidence should I bring with me the first time I meet my attorney following my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What evidence of injury is necessary to recover damages in a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What happens if I am injured in Texas by an at-fault driver who does not have auto insurance?
Car Accident Law

What happens if the other driver involved in the accident is not insured or has minimal coverage?
Car Accident Law

What if I cannot afford the expert witnesses that are necessary in a Texas truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

What if I do not have medical insurance and am concerned about paying my medical bills following a truck accident?
Truck Accident Law

What if I was not wearing a seat belt at the time of my Texas car accident? Can I still recover damages?
Car Accident Law

What if my attorney wants to settle my Texas auto accident case but I want to go to trial, or vice versa?
Car Accident Law

What if my car already had some damage before my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What if the 18-wheeler or semi-truck driver who was involved in the accident was drunk?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What information should I obtain after a car accident?
Car Accident Law

What is a permanent injury?
Car Accident Law

What is a tire defect?
Tire Failure Law

What is bodily injury liability insurance?
Insurance Claims Law

What is considered a commercial truck?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What is personal injury protection insurance?
Insurance Claims Law

What is the purpose of the accident claims adjuster at the scene of an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What is the statute of limitations to bring a Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What is underinsured motorists coverage in Texas?
Insurance Claims Law

What must I prove in order to win my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What should I do after a car accident in Texas?
Car Accident Law

What should I do if I am involved in a Texas motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What should I do if I am worried about missing work after my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What should I do if I cannot afford an attorney for my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What should I do if I was injured in a vehicle rollover accident?
Vehicle Rollover Law

What should I do if the insurance company offers me a check right away following my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What should I do immediately following my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What should I look for in hiring an attorney to represent me in my Texas auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What should I say to the insurance adjuster after my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

What should I say to the other party involved in the Texas accident or their insurance adjuster?
Motorcycle Accident Law

When should I contact an attorney following a car accident?
Car Accident Law

When should I get treatment after an car accident?
Car Accident Law

Where will my Texas truck accident case be filed?
Truck Accident Law

Who can sue in an 18-wheeler or semi-truck injury or death case in Texas?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

Who is going to pay for my medical expenses following my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

Who must wear safety belts in a car?
Car Accident Law

Why should I hire a truck accident attorney to represent me following my 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident in Texas?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

Will I get reimbursed for my co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses as a result of my Texas car accident?
Car Accident Law

WIll I have to go to court?
Truck Accident Law

Will it cost me any money to bring a Texas truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

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The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC
http://www.manginellolawfirm.com

1635 Dunlavy
Houston, Texas 77006

(713) 234-6239

About Our Firm

If you have been injured in an accident, you probably have many concerns. Of course, there is the pain from your injuries. During your recovery, you may be wondering about your medical expenses. And if you miss time at work due to your injuries, you are probably thinking about how you will support yourself and your family. In a time like this, you need a Houston lawyer committed to helping you pursue the compensation you need for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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