02Aug/24

TOO MANY CAR ACCIDENTS IN THIS COUNTRY

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PERSONAL INJURY – TOO MANY CAR ACCIDENTS IN THIS COUNTRY

Looking at the number of car accidents in this country every day, it looks as if we are all driving with our eyes closed. There is a reported car accident every five seconds in the United States. Every five seconds a deadly machine, a car, hits another car. More about our Car Accident Lawyers here

CAR HITS CAR, NO GOOD

Car crashes never end well. We all know that. Even the best accidents, if that even applies, result in property damage and a colossal waste of time filling out paperwork and dealing with insurance companies. In the worst cases, people die, families are ruined, medical bills skyrocket and lives change. Got Injured In An Accident – CALL SHAW

CAR HITS CAR, PEOPLE GET INJURED

This is serious business. More than 3 million people get injured every year in moving vehicle accidents – truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and car accidents. Millions of Americans have to visit the hospital as a result. Millions of Americans have to miss work due to injuries. Millions of Americans lose billions of dollars due to medical expenses and/or property damage. Among those millions of potential victims of negligent accidents are Americans just like you who could have, who should have contacted a personal injury attorney after their car accident. Why? Why should victims of moving vehicle accidents contact a qualified, aggressive personal injury with a proven track record?

PEOPLE GET INJURED, THEY DON’T ASK FOR HELP

Most victims of motorcycle, truck, bus, or automobile accidents have no idea that they are victims and that they may be entitled to considerable monetary awards for what they have suffered during the accident. They have no idea because they don’t ask for help. They don’t take a few moments to understand their legal rights by having a simple, confidential, complimentary consultation with an attorney.

PEOPLE GET INJURED, THEY WALK AWAY WITHOUT KNOWING THEIR RIGHTS

That’s right. They just accept whatever check the insurance representative waves in front of them and never understand that the amount they got from the insurance company is probably a small fraction of what they would have been entitled to under the law. car-truck accident attorneys

I HAVE BEEN INJURED, I WANT TO KNOW MY LEGAL RIGHTS

Good! Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident? Yes? Do you think someone else negligently, carelessly, or willfully caused the injuries? Yes? Then contact an attorney as fast as possible. Time is of the essence in all personal injury lawsuits and you will want your lawyer, your partner in this, to have the time he/she needs to protect you and your loved ones.

HOW LONG DOES A LAWSUIT TAKE?
No two personal injury cases are the same.

HOW MUCH WILL I GET?
The size of the financial awards varies as much as the nature of accidents. There are countless factors involved in every case, like the severity of damages, the extent to which the negligent party is responsible, and countless other elements. Needless to say, if your case goes forward, you and your loved ones will be informed every step of the way as your claims are aggressively pursued.

24Apr/24

How To Determine Fault After An Accident in Austin

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How To Determine Fault After An Accident in Austin

Our city has a booming economy that is growing quickly. With all growth comes growing pains. With the increase of people comes an increase in accidents, and before you know it, you could find yourself on the wrong side of one. If you ever do find yourself in that difficult situation, the first thing to do is establish fault. The person who is at fault will carry the burden of liability, they are also the person who will experience the increase in premiums. After a car or truck accident, just how do you establish fault? I have a few tips that might help you out.

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1. What Happened Before the Accident?

If you have been rear-ended, the other driver is more than likely at fault, but what about other scenarios? It can be difficult to determine fault, but if the other driver was swerving, speeding, or using their cell phone while they were driving, that could be a clear indicator of fault. If you saw the other driver doing any of these things before a car accident, then notify the officer on the scene immediately. If not, then make sure you note the activity you saw them involved in and give it to your attorney when you meet with them.

2. Are There Any Witnesses?

If you are lucky, some people saw what transpired before your cars collided. They might have seen the other driver engaged in reckless activities and may be willing to speak out on your behalf. Make sure you get a phone number and email address where they can be reached in case you need them to make a statement. This will be very helpful in arguing your case against the insurance company.

3. Was the Driver Ticketed?

If an officer on the scene wrote the other driver a ticket, then the other person violated traffic law. This violation could be what led to the accident. The officer might have even named the other driver at fault on the ticket, so make sure you have all of that information to present to your attorney. If there was no officer present, then notate if you saw the other driver violate any laws.

4. How Did the Other Driver React?

The moments after an accident are jarring, and the other driver may admit they were at fault without realizing it. If they comment that they didn’t see you or apologize, then they are admitting fault, and you should note exactly what they said and at what time. Taking the necessary action could make the difference between dealing with an insurance increase.

Regardless of who is at fault, you must contact a lawyer immediately after the accident. Your lawyer will ensure that all your questions are answered and that you aren’t blindsided into saying something you wish you hadn’t by the insurance company.

Contact our experienced personal injury lawyers today, who will fight for your rights and ensure you get the car accident settlements you deserve.

24Oct/23

18 Wheeler Accidents – Self-Insured Trucking Companies

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18 Wheeler Accidents – Self-Insured Trucking Companies

Once in a while, there will be no insurance company involved at all in your case. This might well be because the trucking company has elected not to carry traditional insurance but rather to self insure, by setting aside a portion of their own assets to use in case there is an accident for which they might be held liable. If you are dealing with a self-insured trucking company then you will not be dealing with any sort of traditional insurance adjuster but rather with an officer of the trucking company who is in charge of these types of incidents. While traditional adjusters can most definitely be aggressive and stubborn, these officers are even more difficult to deal with, particularly if you do not have a highly experienced trucking accident injury lawyer by your side. More info on this website
The principal reason for this is once again economic. These officer’s salaries are directly tied to the overall profitability of the trucking company. A major hit, as in a payout in an accident case, can have a serious effect on the officer’s own income, Thus they have personal financial reasons to do whatever they can do to negatively impact your case.

In addition, these company officers are not licensed. Adjusters are professionally licensed and must follow certain rules of ethical behavior in order to keep their licenses and thus their jobs. There are no such guidelines governing the behavior of the company officers. Consequently, we have heard of cases where there was evidence tampering as well as many other cases involving highly unethical behaviors. Our attorneys have dealt with this before and we can protect both you and your case from these unscrupulous individuals.

What We Can Do For You
While there is virtually an unlimited number of things that we can do for you in your case, here is a list of some of the more common things that we routinely will do:

Investigate the cause of the accident.
Gather all evidence needed to meet your burden of proof.
Pressure defendants into settling by using our reputation as leverage.
Develop a strong and well-substantiated trial strategy.
Protect your case from dismissal by the defense.
Personally take charge of all communications from the insurance adjusters.
Expose the lies that the truckers will tell to escape liability.
Make sure the officers of any self-insured trucking company stay within acceptable limits of behavior.

These are but a few of the services that we provide. Our goal is to do as much as possible for you and for your case so that you may be able to concentrate on getting better and healthier in order to return to your regular way of life once again.

The attorneys here at our Law Office have been successfully litigating personal injury cases for over 20 years. During that period of time, we have won millions and millions of dollars in settlements for our Texas clients from major insurance companies throughout the United States. Let us now do the same for you as well.

If you have been injured in an 18-wheeler truck accident contact our Law Office today (toll-free). We are pleased to offer a complimentary consultation and are available 24 hours a day. We look forward to discussing your case with you and to answering all of your specific questions.