If a negligent motorist caused an accident that led to injury, property damage, or the death of a loved one, Texas laws permit you to seek settlement for various losses. Our Arcola auto accident lawyers are here to help, and regardless of how complex your case is, we’ll see to it that you file and pursue fair and speedy compensation and damages claim.
We will achieve this by:
If an accident causes you damage or physical or emotional injury, you should not shy away from seeking settlement for all losses and costs that you have had to sustain as a result of the accident. What is required for a successful claim, however, is that you have sufficient evidence to prove the fault of the responsible motorist.
To prove fault or liability, you’ll have to ascertain that the responsible party breached the duty of care that he or she owes you. You’ll also need to substantiate that from that breach, an accident occurred, and as a result, you suffered personal injuries, property damage, or the death of a loved one.
Your legal options include:
Knowing whom to seek compensation from can be quite confusing. However, you need not worry since we have years of expertise in filing and following through with a wide range of claim types and we will evaluate your case to identify the best course of action for you and to file for the maximum settlement allowed under the rule of the law.
Other tasks that our lawyers will perform for you include:
Most Arcola car accidents are caused by negligence. Negligence is punishable by the law, especially when it leads to the suffering of innocent victims. You can seek compensation for a crash that results from acts of negligence, including:
It might be tempting to accept an insurance offer as soon as an accident happens. You might also feel as if you do not need expert representation as you may be somewhat able to handle negotiations with insurers on your own. Doing this, however, is highly inadvisable.
Insurance companies are in the business of making money and employ insurance adjusters to mitigate their liability. You will likely, at best, be offered a settlement amount that barely covers medical bills or personal injury losses. Even if an insurance offer seems adequate, avoid signing or accepting one without legal counsel. Our lawyers look at all angles of your case and will make sure to cover all avenues open to you for seeking compensation for damages caused by a negligent third party.
Below is a summary of everything you need to know about an accident claim:
Below are some of the damages that our lawyers have helped clients seek compensation for:
Based on data provided by the Texas Department of Transportation, a reportable crash happens every 59 minutes, while one person is killed every 2.5 hours or so on Texas roads. These are worrisome stats; drivers should exercise extreme caution while on the road and take care of other road users while following all road and driving laws.
If you have been involved in a car accident that led to the death of a loved one, do not hesitate to file a claim against the negligent driver who caused the fatality. Doing so not only deters such negligence from happening again in the future but can help relieve you from substantial financial difficulty.
Winning a fair settlement after a fatal accident may be derailed by a number of factors, including:
To keep you safe from extortion by the insurance companies responsible for your case and to get you the compensation you deserve, we provide personalized representation and insurance negotiations by legal experts who are local to Arcola. Part of what we do includes:
As a victim of a negligence-based fatal accident, you are entitled to fair and proportionate financial compensation. Our lawyers will work toward achieving this by:
Our free case evaluation starts by estimating the value of your accumulated monetary losses. According to Texas Survival Statutes, the estate of a deceased individual can file a claim for:
Your fatal car accident claim should also include pain and suffering costs, as well as other nontangible losses. These include:
There is no constant or multiplier that can be used to calculate non-physical damages, but the compensation you are able to file for will mainly depend on:
Accident victims are entitled by Texas law to file for compensation so long as what is known as the “serious injury threshold” is met. This applies when a victim suffers any of the following from an accident:
Should you suffer any of these conditions, you are entitled to file a third-party claim against the negligent motorist who caused the accident. Unlike your PIP benefits, such claims will allow you to seek compensation for general damages such as emotional distress and pain and suffering.
In Texas, not all accident settlements are subject to taxes. Certain damages, however, are taxable. These include pain and suffering damages. Also, federal laws protect people seeking economic damages for their injuries. Thus, victims need not pay taxes for compensation for medical bills or lost wages.
If an accident leads to the death of a loved one, you can file a wrongful death claim. However, not all individuals qualify for this. People who are allowed to file a death claim include:
We offer no-obligation case evaluations; our initial consultation costs you nothing. Our car accident attorneys in Arcola are local to the area and have years of expertise handling accidents, damages, and injury claims. We offer nothing less than the best representation at no up-front cost. Call us now at (713) 677-2159.