Auto Accidents
What to Do If You Are Involved in a Texas Auto Accident
Do you know what to do immediately after a Texas auto wreck? If you have been in an in the State of Texas, the first thing you should do is contact Tate Law Offices for a free case evaluation. One of our experienced Texas auto accident attorneys will personally guide you through the entire legal process so you can avoid any unnecessary legal complications. At Tate Law Offices, we understand that a car wreck can be an overwhelming and difficult time in your life; therefore, we give each of our clients the personal dedication and commitment they deserve after a traumatic Texas car accident.
In addition to contacting a skilled and knowledgeable auto accident attorney at Tate Law Offices, it is important to know some basic information on Texas car wrecks and your legal rights. In particular, the section of our website entitled “ What to Do Immediately after a Wreck”, will give you some quick and important information that will protect your legal rights and add value to the claim you will be making against the at-fault driver’s and insurance company.
After a Texas Car Crash, Should You Call the Insurance Company?
You might think that you should call the insurance companies (yours and that of the other side) yourself; however, nothing is farther from the truth.and Insurance companies work very hard to deny settlement payments or pay minimum amounts of money for Texas auto wrecks. In addition, insurance companies may record your phone call and use portions of what you say to attempt to deny you compensation. We take care of all insurance company communications for our clients so their statements cannot be taken out of context and used against them.
How Tate Law Offices Will Help You
Our experienced and caring team of Texas auto accident attorneys can help you put your life back together again after a devastating TX auto accident. Our lawyers will:
- Contact all insurance companies on your behalf and set up all claims
- Help you obtain quick and effective medical treatment for your injuries
- Compile the evidence needed to prove your case
- Help get your car repaired or replaced
- Help get you into a rental car
- Fight for a top dollar settlement for your injury claim
- File a lawsuit if necessary
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With law offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Sherman, Texas, we represent clients who are involved in auto accidents both in the state of Texas and across the nation. We have filed claims and lawsuits for virtually every type of auto accident imaginable, and we understand the details and nuances of the law as it pertains to Texas auto accident injuries and representing our clients.
Understanding Injuries Caused from Texas Auto Accidents
Regardless of what types of vehicles are involved in a Texas auto wreck (car, truck, SUV), a crash directs vast amounts of energy through the automobile and into the occupants' bodies. This energy can cause a variety of bodily injuries in car wrecks, including:
- Broken bones
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Soft tissue injuries (such as tendon tears)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- And more
Our Texas car wreck attorneys work hard not only to maximize your case value, but also to make sure your rights as the victim in the crash are protected, both now and in the future.
There are many factors that affect the severity of Texas auto accidents, including:
- Weight—in Texas auto accidents between heavier and lighter vehicles, the heavier auto typically causes more damage to the lighter auto.
- Speed—speed also plays a role in determining damages, as the car traveling at the faster speed usually causes greater damage to the slower traveling auto.
- Location—the location of the impact is also important. For example, the hard steel front bumper of a heavy SUV or truck can easily crash through the side of a car in a T-bone (side impact) wreck and cause severe injury to the driver of the car. In rear-end or frontal crashes, if the higher bumper of an SUV or truck does not meet evenly with a smaller auto's bumper, then the SUV or truck frequently comes over the trunk or hood of the car, causing severe injury. Even in cases when the bumpers do match up, major injury can still occur due to the force of impact of the collision. A thorough review of the damage to the vehicle can help explain how the auto injury occurred to one’s body.
Types of Texas Automobile Accidents
In general, there are five types of Texas Auto Accidents:
- Rear End Auto Accidents—by far the most common type of Texas car wreck, victims of rear end collisions may experience severe head, back, neck, and knee injuries.
- Side Impact Auto Accidents—also known as T-Bone collisions, these Texas car wrecks occur most frequently at intersections. Driver distraction is one of the leading causes of these Texas auto accidents and can lead to serious traumatic brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
- Head-On Automobile Accident—also known as frontal collisions, these are the most deadly Texas car wrecks and occur most frequently when one driver crosses over the center line into oncoming traffic. Texting while driving and using a cell phone are unfortunately increasing the likelihood of these deadly Texas accidents.
- Rollover Accidents—these accidents commonly occur to trucks and SUV’s with a higher center of gravity. Defective tires, overloading truck beds, and excessive speed can all contribute to these serious and often fatal Texas car wrecks.
- Single Car Crashes—these Texas car crashes can occur for many reasons, including driver distraction, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, severe weather, improper roadway maintenance, and defective tires or parts.
Regardless of the type of wreck you were involved in we will do everything we can to insure your interests are protected. YOUR INTERESTS are our primary concern – period.
If you have been injured in a car wreck in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Sherman, or anywhere in the State of Texas, contact the experienced Texas auto accident lawyers at Tate Law Offices for a FREE CONSULTATION. Call us at 888-207-7701; 214-509-6995, Dallas; 817-479-9174, Ft. Worth; or 281-886-0375, Houston; today to speak with one of our knowledgeable Texas auto accident attorneys. We look forward to working for you.
