There are over 6 million car accidents in the United States each year. Over a quarter million of those accidents involved Texans in 2017. And we have all seen at least one of those terrible Texas pile-ups.
Insurance companies will always argue that the defendant is not at fault. Because it can be complicated to accurately reconstruct a car accident, long after the fact, victims of these accidents are often blamed for being the cause or, in any case, sharing equal fault. When both parties are found at fault, it is called (comparative negligence) and may result in no monetary awards.
Don't let responsible parties off the hook when an accident is not your fault. Hire a Tarrant County Texas Car Accident Lawyer who knows how to objectively present your claims. Brett Cain has helped countless accident victims obtain the full compensation for injuries that they deserve. Below, we have compiled some tips to help you obtain a car accident settlement with a qualified Bedford Car Accident Attorney.
Tip #1: Take Photos
The best thing that you can do is have family prepared to come to the scene as quickly as possible. They can take videos, photos, and interview any witnesses. They should always try to get the name of any officials on the scene who may have witnessed the aftermath and any contact information. Immediately, provide this information to your Bedford Car Accident Lawyer to start building the case.
Tip #2: Ask for the Black Box
In the case of a high-speed collision, you should alert any officer on the scene that you want the (black box) of the other driver examined to determine their speed at the time of impact. All modern automobiles come equipped with a computer that will record the impact speed when the airbags are deployed. This is the same type of equipment that is used to determine the cause of aircraft crashes. Your Tarrant County Texas Car Accident Lawyer may file a notice to preserve the evidence with the court.
Tip #3: Never Talk to Insurance Adjusters
You are only required to provide insurance adjusters with your name, address, phone number and the contact info of your Bedford Car Accident Lawyer. You should never try to explain what happened to an insurance adjuster because they may twist your story around or find loopholes to escape liability. Your Bedford Car Accident Attorney, Brett Cain, can work to present your case with objectivity by carefully making statements for you.
Tip #4: Calculate All Your Expenses
The cost of all your medical bills, lost wages, and value of your vehicle before the accident help determine what the potential amount of what your case may be worth.
Tip #5: Don't Post Photos on Social Media
If you claim that you were seriously injured in an accident and post photos on public social media websites that show you smiling and trotting around, this fragment can be used to mislead a jury. It is always best practice to not record highlights of your life while a personal injury case is pending.
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A husband, father, and family provider was riding his motorcycle on the way to his first day of a new job when the dangerous decisions of the driver of a sedan and an 18-wheeler ended his life. Everyone pointed fingers at one another, but in the end, all parties involved in the accident were held responsible for the wrongful death of this young man.
Just outside of Cleburne, Texas, a negligent driver pulled out in front of a mother who had just picked her children up from school. Thankfully, the children were properly secured and not injured, but their mother was hurt, and she received medical care as a result of the accident.
The plaintiff, a small business owner, suffered injuries when her vehicle was struck by the defendant. The defendant was held accountable in this case.
The driver of an oil field 18-wheeler truck caused a collision in a Texas town by failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign, striking our client’s vehicle. The truck driver claimed that he was not negligent, but we were able to prove otherwise. Our client’s injuries included neck, arm, shoulder, and back pain, including two herniated disks at C5-6 and C6-7 that required surgery to repair.
The defendant was the driver of an oil field tanker truck anxious to get “off the clock” when his truck crossed the center line of the road. His trailer entered the oncoming traffic lane and struck a car, causing our client to suffer multiple lacerations, bruising, and soft tissue injuries.
The matriarch of a Texas family lost her life due to the poor decisions of a college student who was driving too fast for the weather conditions. A young driver’s sports car spun out of control, crossed over the highway divide, and entered directly into a grandmother’s lane of travel. There was nothing that she could have done to avoid the collision. Many times, it’s not the damage caused by the accident, but the aftermath of losing a cherished family member that hurts the most.
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