With more than 22 million cars on the road in the State of Texas, accidents, wrecks, and crashes are inevitable. Those crashes often result in serious injuries or death of those involved.
After an accident, it can be hard to know precisely what you should do next.
If you or your loved ones were injured or your car was damaged in a Texas motor vehicle accident, you should think carefully about your next best steps. If the accident was due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, you should consider hiring a car accident lawyer to bring a lawsuit against the careless person or party responsible for the accident. A car accident lawyer can help you file a claim to seek financial compensation for your harm and losses.
Why Should I Hire a Texas Car Accident Attorney?
If the car accident you were involved in led to any injury and wasn’t your fault, you need a lawyer. You are vulnerable. Without an auto accident lawyer in your corner, you are vulnerable and could be taken advantage of. Insurance adjusters will try to convince you that their offer is the best you will get, and you don’t need to hire an attorney to take your case any further. However, insurance companies are interested in their bottom line — they want to save money, even though you are entitled to full compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
The insurance company for the person that hit you is not there to find out the truth about what happened and pay you what is fair and reasonable for the injuries you sustained in your car accident. Instead, they are there to figure out how to pay as little as possible to you for the damages that the person they represent caused you when they hit you. Frankly, insurance companies are only truly concerned about protecting their profits.
You need a lawyer and a law firm to fight with the insurance company from the very beginning — one who will hold the insurance company’s feet to the fire. Your car accident attorney can ensure that the insurance company treats you and compensate you fairly for the injuries you sustained from their insured person’s carelessness, negligence, or wrongdoing.
Another reason to hire an attorney is to help protect you from signing your rights to future claims away. Insurance companies try to get accident victims to sign documents stating they won’t make any other claims in the future, even if the injuries they’ve suffered create the need for future medical treatment, rehabilitation therapies, or ongoing supportive care. This is a bargain you make with them for getting a check for their initial settlement offer. Don’t agree to or sign anything until you’ve discussed the situation with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney.
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A car accident lawyer can help protect you from settling for less than you deserve.
Being injured in a car accident can lead to a complicated series of events. You must have a car accident attorney on your side who deals with these cases day-in and day-out and knows the lay of the land. If you or a loved one has been injured or have a loved one killed in a car accident, contact us using the form below, or call our law firm now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas?
In most cases, Texas law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003). Missing this deadline can permanently bar your claim, so it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Texas follows a “proportionate responsibility” rule. You can still recover damages as long as you’re found less than 51% at fault, though your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Texas?
Texas drivers are required to carry at least $30,000 in bodily injury coverage per person, $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 in property damage coverage (known as 30/60/25 coverage). Many drivers carry only this minimum, which is often not enough to cover serious injuries.
Do I need a lawyer if the insurance company already offered me a settlement?
Insurance companies often offer a quick settlement that is lower than what your claim may actually be worth, especially before the full extent of your injuries is known. It’s worth having an attorney review any offer before you accept it.