Following your Texas car accident, you’ll be looking to the at-fault party to pay for your medical expenses. You may have emergency room bills, you may have an ambulance bill, you may have many follow up visits with a medical professional like a doctor or a chiropractor. What you want to be able to make …
What should I look for in an attorney for my Texas auto accident case?
In a Texas auto accident case, the things you should initially look for in an attorney are number one, can the attorney try the case? Does the attorney have experience in trying these types of cases and in handling these types of cases? Number two, does the attorney have the financial wherewithal to workup and …
What’s the statute of limitations to bring a Texas auto accident case?
The time limit for a Texas car accident suit is called the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations to bring a Texas auto accident case is two years, unless you’re a child. If you’re a child, it’s two years from your 18th birthday. It’s very important that the case not only be filed within …
What evidence of injury is necessary to recover damages in a Texas auto accident case?
You need competent medical evidence in the form of medical records and maybe a doctor’s opinion in Texas auto injury cases. It’s not going to be sufficient to simply say, I’ve been hurt. You’re going to have to have documented diagnosis and injuries from a qualified medical professional. Watch more about Car Wreck Videos
Should I negotiate in my Texas car accident case without an attorney?
In order to settle your Texas auto accident case some people will attempt to negotiate with the insurance company all by themselves. We don’t recommend that it’s typically not a good idea because you don’t know the values of cases. You most likely don’t have a lot of experience in settling cases similar to yours. …
I wasn’t in pain at car wreck scene. Days later I’m in pain. What do i do?
Some car crash injuries take a long time to manifest. Also, the sock of the incident can numb physical pain. Find out what steps to take next in our video. It’s not unusual to not feel pain at the scene. It happens all the time where somebody is in an accident they believe they’re okay …
Should I release medical records to insurance company?
You may be required to release the medical records to the other drivers insurance company for that particular accident but you should not expect to have your privacy invaded for decades before the accident and for unrelated conditions. Before you sign an unlimited release ask yourself: Am I required to release my medical records? Many …
Should I go to the doctor after my Texas car accident?
If you’ve been involved in a Texas car accident and you believe that you’ve injured your neck you should go to the emergency room as soon as possible or your doctor. A qualified medical professional can do x-rays can do CT scans and can do MRIs to determine if there’s any sort of lasting damage. …
What should I look for in attorneys to represent me in a Texas truck accident case?
In your Texas truck accident case you should hire an attorney who’s experienced handling cases against tractor trailer companies. Tractor trailer cases are more complicated than a regular car wreck case. There are lots of federal regulations that apply to big rigs and many of them can help you establish liability. You should also look …
I was injured in a Texas car accident by someone who was drinking but they were not issued a ticket
If you’ve been injured by someone you think was drunk but they were not issued a ticket you do have recourse. In your civil lawsuit you can allege in your filings that the individual was drunk and they’ll take your testimony about that issue. And if a jury believes the individual was drunk that will …
How quickly should I contact an attorney after a Texas auto accident?
After a Texas auto accident you should contact an attorney as soon as you feel ready but you shouldn’t delay because you’re going to start getting calls from the insurance companies involved. You’ll get a call from the other person’s insurance company you will probably be reporting the claim to your insurance company and those …
Do I have to give a statement to insurance in Texas auto accident case?
In a Texas auto accident case you’re not required to give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company. You may be required to provide a statement to your insurance company but there’s no requirement that you give one to the other driver’s insurance company. So yes you can refuse to give a recorded statement …
Do I have a case against a car maker if airbags did not deploy?
You may have a case against the automobile manufacturer if the airbags did not deploy during a car accident in Texas. Typically the airbags are supposed to deploy in a front-end crash of about 25 to 30 miles per hour. Now if it’s a rear-end impact or if it’s not very fast airbags are not …
Can I sue the driver of the car I was riding in if I was injured in a Texas car accident?
If you’re injured in a Texas car accident you can sue the driver of the car you’re in if that driver was negligent. If the other driver was negligent you can pursue the other driver. Watch more about Car Wreck Videos
Should I go to the doctor for my back injury after my Texas car accident?
If you’ve hurt your back in a Texas car accident you should go to the emergency room. If it’s been a few days and you can get in to see your primary care physician go see your primary care physician. Qualified medical professionals like an emergency room doctor or your primary care physician or a …