Texas Auto Accident Injury Attorneys

In today’s busy “on the go” society, multitasking has become a way of life. As a result, many people try to maximize their time by texting, making phone calls, eating, or performing other tasks while driving. This is dangerous, because driving a car, truck, or other vehicle requires the ability to juggle multiple driving-related tasks while keeping your eyes on the road and on other vehicles. When Dallas drivers try to perform tasks unrelated to driving, it impairs their driving abilities and auto accidents are often the result. At Tate Law Offices, we are sympathetic to those injured in distracted driving car crashes. Our dedicated Dallas car crash attorneys have extensive experience helping victims of distracted driving accidents here in Dallas, Fort Worth, and throughout the State of Texas.

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Dallas/Fort Worth Distracted Driving Accidents and Injuries
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of Dallas car crashes. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that distracted driving is a factor in as many as 80% of motor vehicle crashes in the United States, and cell phone and texting are among the leading causes of distracted driving accidents. In fact, according to a 2006 University of Utah study, both handheld and hands-free cell phone use while driving causes the same level of impairment as drunk driving or DUI. Serious injuries resulting from distracted driving accidents can lead to severe brain damage, paralysis, and even death.

Common Causes of Dallas/Fort Worth Distracted Driving Accidents
Anything that takes a driver’s focus off of the task of driving can be a distraction. In Texas, common driver distractions include:
• Texting
• Talking on cell phones
• Eating or drinking
• Reading or looking at map
• GPS devices
• Adjusting stereo
• Applying make-up, shaving, and other grooming tasks
• And more

Cell Phone Use While Driving in Texas
While many states have banned the use of cell phones while driving, Texas has only banned handheld cell phone use and texting in specific driving situations. These situations include novice drivers, driving in school crossing zones, and bus drivers transporting minor passengers. Yet even if a distracted driver was not using his or her cell phone illegally, they may still be responsible for an accident and for any injuries their negligence caused. If you are the victim of a Texas distracted driving accident, our Dallas/Fort Worth car crash lawyers will work hard to obtain maximum compensation for your injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses.

Dedicated Dallas/Fort Worth Texas Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys
The distracted driving accident lawyers at Tate Law Offices are committed to protecting the rights of our clients and maximizing the value of their auto accident lawsuits or insurance claims. If you have been injured in a distracted driving car wreck in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Sherman, or anywhere in the State of Texas, contact the expert Texas auto accident lawyers at Tate Law Offices for a FREE CONSULTATION. Call us at 888-223-3461 today to speak with one of our knowledgeable Texas car crash lawyers.

Our clients are injured victims due to the negligence of another person (such as a driver of another car or truck). Every day we go to battle with the insurance companies of the at fault person to collect financial compensation for our client’s injuries which includes medical bills, lost earnings, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and car /property damage (see How to Maximize Your Case Value).

We represent clients throughout the state of Texas and you can Contact Us at any of our 5 offices located in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Sherman. For over 20 years our firm has handled thousands of automobile accidents, 18-wheeler wrecks, drunk driving wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian collisions, and death cases. Our main goal on every case is to add significant and dramatic value to our clients claim and to put the maximum amount of money into our client’s pocket as compensation for the injury he/she has suffered.

Tate Law Offices has been successful in obtaining significant settlements for our clients due to the hard work and dedication of our attorneys and legal assistants. Our attorneys include a D Magazine Best Lawyer and a former trial attorney with the Fort Collins Colorado District Attorney’s Office.

When a client either calls or comes to our office, our attorneys and legal assistants provide outstanding customer service. We are all dedicated to each client and we are in constant communication with them from case inception to final settlement. (See Our 10 Promises to You).

We understand that injuries, might they be from an auto wreck or some other incident, are very stressful and place people in a vulnerable position of not knowing what to do and how to get the proper medical attention they deserve (see Seeing a Doctor). In order to get our clients traveling down the right path to recovery we assign an attorney and a paralegal / legal assistant to each client to provide guidance throughout the entire legal claim process.

The real battle in injury claims are with the insurance companies of the defendants (the negligent person). Insurance companies have teams of trained claims adjusters and attorneys whose only goal is to find a way to deny paying a claim or pay as small amount of money as possible. Let’s face it, the insurance company’s only goal is to make money which means finding a way not to pay you money for your claim (See Dealing with Insurance Companies). However, our goal is just the opposite. It is our job to obtain a top-dollar settlement or verdict for our clients and this is what we do day in and day out.

The first step in the injury claim legal process is to simply call our office. We can be reached at 1-800-559-0820 seven days a week. We will talk with you about your claim and evaluate your situation and give you our advice on the best way for your injury claim to be handled. There is no cost to talk to us about your case because our consultation is free.

In an injury claim we want to make sure that our client is getting proper medical care for his/her bodily injury. Our clients regularly see orthopedics and neurologists for their injuries; however, if you are reading this article and suspect you are injured it is a good idea to get to the emergency room immediately to be evaluated to make sure you are not in imminent danger. Thereafter, our attorneys and legal assistants can assist you in locating the appropriate doctor for your condition and set up the initial doctor appointment regardless if you have health insurance or not.

Our legal assistants monitor the recovery progress of each client and work closely with the attorneys to ensure that the needs of our clients are being met. When your medical treatment has been completed we will order all of your medical bills and our settlement demand team will compile your settlement package to be sent to the insurance company. Thereafter, we will negotiate with the insurance company in an attempt to obtain the best settlement for you. If needed, we will file a lawsuit against the defendant; however, we are able to reach a settlement in most cases without the need of a lawsuit.

We are told time and time again by our clients that they are very surprised by the level of knowledge, personal support, and compassion that we provide. If you or someone you know has been injured by the negligence of another person or company in an automobile accident or other type of injury claim, please call Tate Law Offices at 888-223-3461 for a free consultation. You can also learn more about our law firm at www.tatelawoffices.com. We are here to help. Let us know what we can do for you.