Automobile Accidents

The value of a car accident claim depends on many factors. An insurance adjuster may try to convince you that he knows exactly how much your car accident case is worth. However, the adjuster may be attempting to settle your claim for a lower amount before you have time to consult with a Texas automobile accidents attorney or complete medical treatment.

Beware of insurance companies that try to settle your car accident claim quickly. The offer of settlement may appear tempting, but the amount of the settlement offer may be much lower than the actual value of your claim. It is usually in your interest to allow Texas personal injury attorneys to review the offer before accepting the offer or signing any documents for the other driver’s insurance provider.

If your loved one died because of a high-speed police pursuit in Texas, you might have legal recourse against the law enforcement agency and in some instances, against the police officer. It can be hard to know who you can sue for the death of your loved one in these situations. Working with an experienced Texas automobile accident attorney can be the difference between winning and losing.

Who Is to Blame When the Officer Follows the Department’s High-Speed Pursuit Policy?

You might think that a police officer who did not violate her department’s high-speed chase protocols when engaging in a pursuit that killed someone would be blameless, but this is not always the case. The Texas Department of Public Safety has assigned fault to officers who kill people in chases that complied with their department’s policies.

The Risks of Police Chases

About half of all high-speed police pursuits kill someone.  On the average, police chases will kill one person a day, every day in America. Since about 90 percent of police chases in Texas are for nonviolent crimes, these pursuits kill a lot of innocent people. Dallas reduced its chases by 90 percent by enacting stricter laws that only allow police pursuits in violent crimes.

Innocent bystanders in Austin have died because the police chased suspects of non-violent crimes. If all Texas cities enacted the same restrictions that Dallas has, it would prevent the senseless deaths of innocent people.

Reckless driving is a serious offense and is treated very seriously by law enforcement. People who drive recklessly ignore traffic laws and place themselves and other drivers at serious risk of injury or even death. As experienced automobile accident attorneys, we see a variety of actions that are classified as reckless driving.

People who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence can file a lawsuit to try and recover both economic and non-economic damages. To do this effectively, you need the help of a personal injury lawyer who understands the laws surrounding damages and has experience regarding the extent of injuries caused by..

When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Texas, you have the right to file an injury claim against the driver or another party who caused the crash. However, because Texas is a “fault” state for insurance purposes, you must prove the other party was responsible for causing the crash and you were injured because of the crash. Therefore, insurance providers use several tactics to deny, delay, and undervalue valid accident claims to avoid paying accident victims the compensation they deserve. The insurance company does not want you to know this fact, so it uses subtle tactics to undermine your claim.

What should I do if I am injured in an Uber accident?

Ridesharing app Uber took the world by storm when it launched in 2011. Since its widespread growth, the app has been plagued with safety issues. Over 100 Uber drivers in the United States have been accused of sexual assault or abuse of passengers, and worldwide numbers are far higher. In response to customer fears, Uber has added a way for users to call 911 within the app.

Will a pre-existing condition affect my car accident case?

Insurance companies have a vested interest in paying out as little as possible for your claim. Following a car accident in Texas, the insurer of the at-fault driver will look for ways to deny or minimize your claim, which could include attempting to prove your injuries were not in fact caused by the accident. A common tactic is to allege that your injuries in fact stem from a pre-existing condition.

You can make a lot of mistakes in an auto accident case. Making one or two wrong moves can force you to get a meager settlement or even lose your case in court. Thankfully, your Texas auto accident lawyer will help you avoid these mistakes, but you should also read through the below tips and information, so you know of the most common errors to avoid.

Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents. In an at-fault state, you must prove that the other driver or another party caused the collision to recover compensation for injuries from that party. Therefore, if another driver caused the accident, you would sue that driver. If a defective car part caused the accident, you would sue the parts manufacturer. However, what happens when your car accident involves a government entity or agency? You call a Read more . . .

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim after my car accident in Texas?

A case out of Texas should serve as a reminder to all car accident plaintiffs of the importance of filing early. A Texas appeals panel recently held that a car accident plaintiff lost her right to pursue damages against a tire company because the suit, while filed timely, was not served within the statute of limitations against the defendant. This case illustrates the harsh stance that the law takes on untimely claims. Anyone injured in a Read more . . .

Even if your car accident is relatively minor, it is still a good idea to seek medical attention. Sometimes serious injuries may not appear right away. You also may not fully appreciate how severe your damage actually is. Keep in mind that you should also consult a Texas..