Dallas Car Accident Lawyer

You should strongly consider hiring a personal injury lawyer if your case involves any of the following situations:

You sustained severe injuries – If you sustained a serious injury or one that is expected to take a long time for you to recover, it is a good idea to hire an experienced motor vehicle accident lawyer. You may be facing expensive medical bills, prolonged time away from work, and other significant consequences for which you should be compensated. A lawyer can help fight for what is fair. Insurance companies typically do not pay large settlements unless a lawyer is involved.

You became disabled because of the auto accident – If you suffered a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or another disabling injury, do not hesitate to contact us for help. Your case likely involves very significant financial damages. You may also need an expert witness to testify about your projected loss of earning capacity and life care needs.

Liability is unclear – Texas is an at-fault insurance state, meaning that the at-fault party is responsible for paying for the damages they caused by their negligence. If the insurance company claims that their insured did not cause the auto accident or that you contributed in part to the accident, you might need to hire a car accident lawyer and conduct an independent investigation into the motor vehicle accident.

The insurance company denies your claim – It is best not to wait to see if your claim is denied. Even if accepted the amount an insurance company will pay without a lawyer is likely very small. However, if the insurance company has refused to pay for your damages, your only way of receiving compensation for the injuries you sustained may be to hire a lawyer to pursue the case.

To receive the maximum settlement value for your claim, you will need convincing evidence of the following:

Liability – You will need to show that the other driver was negligent. An accident report, video, photos of the vehicle damage, and eyewitness testimony can all help establish this.

Medical records – You will need medical records that clearly connect your injuries to the auto accident. Doctors’ notes, test results, and other medical documentation can help establish this connection. The better qualified the medical doctor the stronger your case will be.

Lost wages – Missing time from work can help indicate that your injury was serious and caused you to suffer financially. Check stubs and documentation from your employer can help prove these damages along with medical records showing you were unable to work.

Pain and mental anguish – proof of your pain and suffering is an important element in collecting top value for your claim.

Physical Impairment – evidence of short and/or long term inability to perform certain tasks.

Other damages – whether it is vehicle repair bills or other various expenses you incurred, all losses should be presented to the insurance company.

Have you ever heard of someone getting a large settlement from an insurance company by representing himself/herself? It virtually never happens. This is because if an insurance company knows it will not be sued it will offer only minimal money on a case or deny it outright. However, once a lawyer is involved, an insurance company evaluates a case based on the likely verdict if the case were to go to court. This usually results in a much larger settlement offer and increases the likelihood of the case settling out of court.

There is no specific formula or rule about how pain and suffering damages should be calculated in Texas. If a case goes to trial, the jury is instructed to determine what amount would fairly compensate the victim for their pain and suffering. In practice, our lawyers work with your medical doctors to show how your injuries (physical and mental) affected you.

It depends on the factors involved in your case. Many insurance claims can be resolved in a few months while others may take longer. Some of the factors that affect the length of your claim include:

Your injuries – We will recommend that you wait until your injuries have fully healed or that you have reached maximum medical improvement before accepting a settlement. This is because we want to know the full value of your medical expenses, as well as the expenses you are likely to incur in the future so that we can fight for full compensation.

The insurance company – Different insurance companies negotiate claims differently. We have experience with almost every insurance company and know what tactics they use.

Whether you have a lawyer – A common tactic that some insurance companies use is to delay making a fair offer of compensation. They hope you will get desperate and accept their offer when they finally dangle a small amount of money. Our team can help hold the insurance company accountable and fight for the maximum amount of compensation you deserve.

Contact Tate Law Offices Today

If you were hurt in a car wreck and would like more information about your legal rights and options, contact Tate Law Offices, P.C. Our car accident law firm is dedicated to helping you secure maximum compensation for your injuries. Our car accident attorneys have extensive experience handling these claims and will fight to protect your rights. We can discuss how we can help during your free case evaluation.