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Compensation Available in a Houston Car Accident Case

You've been hit.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system, meaning the driver who caused your injuries is responsible for resulting damages.

If you're 51% or more at fault, you crossed the threshold you get nothing. Under 51% and you can recover reduced damges. It amounts to your total damages minus your fault percentage.

Texas law allows you to recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage), non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life), and in severe cases, rare, involving gross negligence, punitive damages.

The average car accident settlement in Harris County ranges from $15,000 to $100,000+, depending on the case details. Catastrophic injury cases - think spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, or wrongful death - can reach millions.

After a collision, the insurance companies can reduce what they are obligated to pay by how much blame they can shift to you.

You need a lawyer who knows the score and will fight to protect what you're owed.

Our Houston legal team has decades of experience fighting hard when the insurers don't play fair.

 

 

Recoverable Damages in Houston Car Accidents

In Texas, the exact types and amounts of compensation an injured party could receive in a personal injury claim or lawsuit depends on the specifics of the individual case, including the nature and impact of the injuries suffered by the plaintiff. You could be eligible to recover the following compensation:

• Medical Expenses: Past, current, and future medical costs (surgery, rehabilitation, medications, physical therapy, medical devices)
• Lost Income: Wages lost plus diminished earning capacity resulting from your inability to return to your previous job or work at the same capacity
• Property Damage: Vehicle repair/replacement, personal belongings destroyed or lost in the crash
• Pain and Suffering: Physical pain, mental anguish, permanent disability, disfigurement
• Loss of Consortium: Injuries that impact your relationship with your spouse
• And more

The car accident lawyers from Lawsuit Legal have been serving victims of injury all over Houston and across the state for decades. We understand the local area and local laws, and will use that expertise to your benefit.

 

Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Case

You can't just say "they hit me" and expect a check.

Texas courts demand proof. What actually wins high value injury cases is evidence. 9 times out of 10 if the driver that hit you ran the red light, was texting while driving, drunk, or failed to yield the right of way - you have a negligence cliam.

After a serious injury the defense will start investigating and working against you from day one.

A good lawyer will want to start the process of building a strong case on your behalf right away.

Police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage from TXDOT, Metro buses, nearby businesses, cell phone records, medical documentation linking your injuries to the crash, all play a critical role.

If you want to be paid fairly, you need to be prepared to force the insurers hand.

Don't Speak to the Insurance Companies

• They will use your words against you, and try to pin any percentage of blame for the accident they can on you. A loose statement could cost you. After retaining legal representation let our team handle all communications with the insurers.

 

You Don't Have Long to File a Car Accident Lawsuit

Texas statute of limitations provides two years to file a lawsuit. It's a ticking clock from your crash date, and if you miss the deadline in Texas civil court, you'll be barred. There are a few rare exceptions, but don't risk your case thinking you have time. The legal process in Harris County rarely moves fast. The insurance companies count on you missing deadlines and regularly slow walk claims or delay hoping you miss the deadline, ending their obligation to pay. Serious injury cases are high stakes, don't risk your family's future by thinking you have more time than you do. When we assess your case value, we will review the time remaining take legal action.

Our Lawyers Handle a Variety of Car Accident Types in Houston

No matter the cause of your auto accident, we are here to help. Our attorneys see all kinds of motor vehicle accidents and work with victims who experience a range of physical injuries:

• Rear-End Collisions - Rear-end crashes occur with regularity across Houston. Anywhere there is an intersection, stop sign, or congested highway or road is a potential hotspot. Sudden stops, congestion, and distracted drivers have made being rear-ended something our attorneys see frequently.
• T-Bone Crashes - High speed side-impact crashes are devastating for victims. Construction zones, intersections, and illegal u-turns are typical t-bone collision hotspots in Houston.
• Multi-Vehicle Pileups - The congestion and conditions along the Energy Corridor (I-10 through Eldridge Parkway) make for a substantial number of the multi-car crashes we see. However, heavy traffic congestion on the Loop and other sections of busy roadways make for a high risk of daisy chain collisions.
• Rollover Accidents - From SUV's with a tendency to flip over to big rigs rolling in a jackknife wreck, our clients typically experience very severe injury profiles in a rollover.
• Sideswipe Accidents - Reckless driving, careless behavior, blind spots, and challenging roadways make sideswipe accidents an accident type we work with frequently. Drivers that merge without looking or hit other vehicles in their blind spot are a common accident profile we receive.
• Intersection Collisions - Any intersection is a high risk point on the road. Motorists that fail to yield, run red lights, or ignore stop signs are known for striking other drivers with devastating consequences. Along the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) highway accounts for many of the worst intersections for accidents. The crash rate along the I-45 intersections makes it one of the most dangerous stretches as well, where we see multiple bad accidents a year.

At Lawsuit Legal, our best-in-class lawyers level the playing field so you can get the recovery you deserve.

Don't you deserve the best legal representation possible?

Our Lawyers Work with a Variety of Common Crash Injuries

We work with car crash victims that suffer a range of physical injuries, each presenting it's own challenges. Common injuries we see include:

• Whiplash: A neck injury from the sudden whipping of the head from the force of impact caused by the crash. Whiplash can lead to persistent pain, reduced mobility, and other complications.
• Broken Bones: Fractures in the arms, spine, legs, ribs, and skull, often requiring surgery, impairing movement, and causing extreme pain.
• Lacerations and Bruising: Cuts and bruises caused by shattered glass or impacts with the car's steering wheel, dashboard, or frame can lead to blood loss, scarring, and disfigurement.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): We regularly see a range of brain injuries from impacts and collision forces ranging from concussions to severe brain damage. Brain bleeds can be especially dangerous after a crash, and brain injuries can result in permanent complications for the victim.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage can result in partial or complete paralysis, resulting in permenent disability and loss of pre-accident abilities for the victim.
• Death: We work with surviving family following fatal car accidents, helping to file wrongful death lawsuits When a loved one passes away.

 

Taking Your Case to Trial for Compensation

Our attorney has built a strong reputation trying high impact injury cases in Harris County. In most cases a settlement for fair compensation will be reached before the need for trial is necessary. Our reputation for being willing and our track record in the courtroom is a strong motivation for insurers to want to pay you fairly.

If they are unwilling to make an offer that fairly addresses the value of your case, trying your case may prove necessary.

Our goal is to secure maximum compensation as quickly as possible. In rare cases this takes going to court. Ask about the unique experience of our legal team and recent firm wins for clients during your consultation.

Our top-rated Houston-based trial attorneys have helped accident victims win life-changing results for car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, uber and lyft accidents, workers’ compensation, wrongful death in Houston, and other personal injury matters.

We are dedicated to securing the best results for clients injured in various settings. Our verdicts and settlements speak for themselves.

Let us help you demand the compensation you deserve and share why you'll want us handling your personal injury litigation.