Texas Automobile Accidents

Every year, millions of people are injured in auto accidents. Auto accidents are the leading cause of injury in the United States for people ages 1-34. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone in the United States is involved in a car accident every 10 seconds.

When they occur, auto accidents can cause severe and permanent injuries. Such injuries often result in significant financial losses to the individuals involved and their families. Fortunately, the law provides an injured person with the right to recover money damages from the responsible party. Such damages include medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses and other economic losses. Individuals are also entitled to recover for the pain and suffering caused by their injuries and treatment. Although a monetary recovery can never repair the damage done to the individual, it can ease the financial burdens created by the car accident.

The insurance company for the responsible party will start an investigation immediately. It is the insurance company's responsibility to try to limit the recovery of the injured person to the lowest possible amount. Consequently, insurance companies have elaborate procedures for handling auto claims, especially in the early stages of the claim. During this time the insurance company will take recorded statements from the people involved, examine the vehicles, take photographs, obtain the police report, and try to establish the extent of the injuries. The insurance company will usually accomplish these tasks within the first week after the auto collision, and many of them will do it within the first 24 to 48 hours.

Since insurance companies have vast experience in evaluating claims and will seek to obtain the lowest settlement possible, it is important to engage a firm with considerable experience dealing with insurance companies. It is best to retain a firm that regularly handles personal injury claims so that a lawsuit can be pursued if the insurance company is unwilling to settle your claim for a fair value.

If you wish to discuss your accident with us, click here. If we agree to handle your case, we will normally work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery. In almost all cases, a lawsuit must be filed within a certain amount of time from the date of the accident. If you intend to pursue a claim, you should contact an attorney right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.