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You hit the brakes, but you couldn’t avoid the path of the reckless Texas car, truck, or SUV driver who ran over the median into your lane of highway. The impact sent your car into another lane of traffic. Now you suffer serious injuries and a long road to recovery. How are you going to pay your bills while you can’t work? The insurance company isn’t giving you the help you need. Who’s going to stand by your side and help you get the money you deserve for what you’ve suffered? Trust the Texas auto accident lawyers of Daniel Stark. We’ll stand by your side and guide you every step of the way as we fight for your rights. Daniel Stark serves clients in Dallas, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Tarrant County, and throughout Texas.
What to Do If You're in an Accident
Choose Lawyers with Compassion
We understand that you’re facing many worries as a result of your Texas auto accident and resulting injuries. Worries like how are you going to pay your bills, when will you be able to return to work, how are you going to care for your family, and what do you need to do to get adequate compensation from the insurance company for your injuries and suffering. The Texas attorneys of Daniel Stark make it their goal to help ease some of these burdens for their clients.
As one of our clients, we will communicate with the insurance company and other parties on your behalf and will keep you informed every step of the way to ensure we are acting in your best interest. Additionally, we’ll fight to get you the best possible outcome for your case, whether that means settling your claim or proceeding with a trial.
Take It Step by Step
If you haven’t done so already, contact a Texas auto accident lawyer at one of our offices for a free initial consultation during which one of our auto accident lawyers will evaluate your potential case and answer your questions. While you may want to put off seeking legal action for your injuries, consider the benefit of taking action sooner—important evidence may disappear or simply not be available with time and you may not have adequate documentation of your injuries without the guidance of a legal professional. After making the initial call to our Texas personal injury lawyers, keep these points in mind to help your potential case.
- Follow all of your doctor’s recommendations for medication and care, and be sure to attend every doctor’s appointment to help ensure that the extent of your injuries is adequately and thoroughly documented.
- Don’t sign releases or statements for insurance adjustors. Doing so can potentially hurt your claim.
Injuries and Compensation
Typically, in a Texas auto accident, an injured person can bring a claim or lawsuit against the person or company at fault for the accident to gain compensation for damages. Damages can include property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering both mentally and emotionally, and any permanent disfigurement or impairment.
The victim’s spouse may be able to seek compensation for damages to the marital relationship as a result of the injuries sustained by the victim. Known as loss of consortium, this type of claim addresses things such as loss of the injured spouse’s love, sexual relations, affection, companionship, ability to have children, and physical assistance among other things.
Several factors influence the value of a Texas auto accident case. These factors may include the type and severity of the injuries, the ease with which the negligent party’s fault can be shown, and the amount of insurance coverage that’s available.
Insurance Claims: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Things You Should Do…
- Call your insurance agent right away to report the accident and damages. Be sure to read your policy, particularly the coverage and exclusions sections, before making the call.
- Be mindful of your policy’s time limits for providing signed proof of your loss. Often this time limit is one year from the date of your accident/loss, meaning you have one year during which you can pursue legal action if you feel your claim wasn’t fairly adjusted.
- Consider any insurance coverage you may have under another policy such as homeowner’s or “umbrella” policies. You may learn that you have more than one policy that will cover your claim.
Things You Should Not Do…
- While it’s necessary to notify your insurer about your accident, you shouldn’t sign any releases or give any recorded or written statements to an insurance representative unless you’re certain of your coverage. If you aren’t sure about your coverage or what to do, contact a Texas auto accident lawyer at Daniel Stark.
- Medical bills and lost wages may make finances tight following your accident, but don’t let these circumstances lead you to settle for less than what your claim is really worth. If you’re not sure what your claim is worth, talk to a Texas personal injury lawyer at Daniel Stark.
- You shouldn’t take a check that’s designated as final payment from the insurance agency unless you’re truly ready to accept that amount as the final payment for your claim.
What If the Accident Was My Fault?
If the accident was your fault, laws regarding fault will determine whether or not you can recover for your losses. Talk with a Texas auto accident attorney about your accident to find out more about the state’s laws and how they apply to your potential claim.
Who Can I Sue to Recover Damages?
Depending on your case, you may be able to sue someone other than the at-fault driver. For example, if the at-fault driver was driving a friend’s car, you may be able to sue both the driver and the owner of the vehicle for your damages and losses. If the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, you may be able to bring a complaint against the bar or establishment where the driver was drinking. This is called a dram shop complaint and is based on the establishment serving alcohol to a driver who was notably impaired. If a defect in an involved auto or roadway played a part in the accident, you may be able to sue the manufacturer of the car or construction company responsible for the roadway defect.
Auto Accidents Resource Links
- Federal Trade Commission
Provides consumer education materials on automobiles. - Insurance Information Institute
Includes information on auto safety, auto insurance, teen drivers and more. - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety/Highway Loss Data Institute
Features vehicle ratings, safety facts, publications and more. - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Provides crash statistics and articles about automobile accidents, product safety, and child passenger safety. - National Safety Council (NSC)
Features articles on car maintenance, airbag and seatbelt safety, and more. - NSC Fact Sheet Library
Features fact sheets on tire blowouts, pedestrian safety, car phones, car breakdowns, car crashes, car fires, defensive driving, and more. - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Features consumer publications, product recalls, reports on unsafe products, statistics, and more. - U.S. Department of Transportation
Features automobile statistics, dockets, rules, and references.
Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact the Texas car accident attorneys from Daniel Stark for a free and confidential consultation. Simply complete a free consultation request form or call us toll free at (866) 241-4861. We have offices in Bryan/College Station, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Waco.
Daniel Stark practices in the following areas: auto accident, trucking accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, electrocutions and burns, defective product, drug injuries, dog bite injury, and construction site injury.
