What Happens When You Hire a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Houston?

A car accident can dramatically change your life in numerous ways. Due to the injuries you sustained, you may have to stop engaging in certain activities such as going to work, spending time with your family, or participating in other regular interests. You may also need to undergo treatment at a health care facility. Beyond injuries, car accidents can also cause death.

According to a State of Safety Report compiled in 2017, there was a 9% increase in severe injuries, a 40% increase in car collisions, a 20% increase in fatalities, and a 23% increase in distracted driving accidents between 2016 and 2017.

Another report by the Texas Department of Transport released the same year showed that over 3,000 fatalities occurred on Texas roadways in 2017. The report also revealed that one person was injured every 2 minutes, while someone was killed in a traffic accident every 2 hours.

If you were injured in a car accident in Houston, call our lawyers today at 713-677-2253. We’ll fight for your rights and bring your claim to trial before a judge if a fair compensation offer isn’t made by the parties responsible for the accident. We’ll also ensure your case is processed quickly.

How We Can Help

In addition to the quick processing of your case, we will:

Help You Prove That The Accident Was Not Your Fault

Having a lawyer will help you recover damages as he/she will work to prove that the accident occurred due to the other person’s negligence. Under Texas law, a car crash victim can recover a settlement for damages if his/her fault in the crash is less than 50%. Keep in mind, however, that the total amount that the victim can recover will be reduced in proportion to his or her fault for the accident.

If the other party alleges you were at fault, you could potentially lose the financial award you were entitled to receive. Also, insurance companies work to assign fault on different parties during the claims process even if you did nothing wrong. A lawyer will help you prove to the court or insurance provider that you weren’t at fault. We will also provide expert witness testimony, such as a doctor’s medical report or digital reconstruction of the crash to support your claim.

Advocate Your Case To Help Improve Your Insurance Payout

Even if no one claims you were at fault, the insurance company may offer you the lowest compensation amount they think you’ll accept. The challenge with this is not being able to calculate the appropriate compensation amount for damages caused. A lawyer with experience handling personal injury claims will ensure you’re awarded the amount you deserve.

He/she will negotiate with the insurance company to reach an agreement that provides a settlement for all your damages and injuries. Moreover, insurance providers only negotiate with attorneys in some cases and not with claimants, meaning you should have a lawyer in your corner in any case. You should seek the advice of an attorney to review any compensation offers you receive.

Handle The Legal Aspects Of Your Accident Claim

Your lawyer will gather relevant evidence to support your case, negotiate with the other party, and ensure your claim doesn’t miss any critical deadlines such as all applicable statutes of limitation. Working with a lawyer will ensure that your claim is filed within the required timeframes to enable you to pursue compensation from all parties liable for the accident.

The Cost of Representation

The cost of hiring an attorney shouldn’t be the reason to pursue a case on your own. Many legal offices, including ours, charge no up-front fees and we will handle your case on a contingency basis. What this means is we only charge fees once you’ve been awarded compensation.

If you choose to pursue your claim on your own, insurance companies may use delay tactics so that the statutes of limitation expire. They will then be able to tell you that there’s nothing they can do and will refuse to pay you. You can even file a lawsuit if the insurance provider refuses to be fair.

Car Accident Injuries

Car accident injuries can have severe impacts on victims, both in terms of finances as well as physical and emotional wellbeing. Accident injuries we can help you recover damages for include:

Head injuries
Paralysis
Neck injuries
Back injuries
Broken bones
Soft tissue damage

Financial Compensation for Car Accident Victims

Victims are entitled to recover compensation for their injuries and damages suffered at the hands of a negligent party. Damages that may be awarded include:

Disfigurement and scarring
Medical expenses
Lost income
Suffering and pain
Loss of earning capacity
Emotional distress

Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer in Houston Today to Review Your Case

Our legal team understands the legal hurdles that accident victims face. Contact us today at 713-677-2253 and let us handle all the paperwork for you and help you file a solid case for damages right away.