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Car accidents are some of the most frustrating and daunting interruptions one can have in a day. When the accident occurs, it results in, at minimum, a long wait while police obtain a thorough report and the inconvenience of having the vehicle repaired. However, accidents can quickly escalate to include hospital stays, permanent disability and even death.
Regardless of the severity, a car accident can eat up substantial time and money. Liability insurance is intended to cover the damages of car accident victims, but getting the full amount to which you are entitled is rarely straightforward. As such, you need representation when accidents occur.
The Doan Law Firm has extensive experience helping clients recover compensation after car accidents in Corpus Christi, Texas. We can help you, too. Call our Corpus Christi personal injury law office today to schedule a free consultation.
Car accident claims may seem cut and dry. But insurance companies will make it complicated, all for the purposes of reducing their liability and your payout. Having the right legal team on your side from the beginning can make the difference between a fair settlement and a frustrating fight.
Accident victims throughout Corpus Christi, TX, choose The Doan Law Firm because:
If you are reading this page because you were involved in a car accident, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our Corpus Christi car accident attorneys.
Perhaps the most pressing thing to remember is that damage suffered by a person in a car accident is also covered by the liability insurance that the person at fault is required by law to carry. This means that any medical expenses incurred, any disabilities that were caused by the accident and any trauma that the accident caused are damages that are liable to be paid by the insurance company. Clearly, the initial settlement will not cover all of these aspects in anything more than a mild fender bender.
This is where a car accident attorney can help. By working with car accident victims soon after the accident, a case file can be assimilated that ensures that the full extent of the damages is uncovered, proved, and demonstrated. Furthermore, punitive damages can sometimes be sought in circumstances where the person at fault can be proved to have been in the process of breaking the law at the time of the accident. Regardless of the nature of the accident, however, car accident victims are entitled to full restoration of any financial loss incurred by the accident. An attorney ensures that victims receive the full amount.
When a car accident occurs, damage to the vehicle is what most people think of when they consider the damages caused in the accident. A liability insurance company knows this and will often offer to pay for such repairs in the form of a settlement.
However, these settlements rarely factor in the full scope of damages to which an accident victim is entitled.
Texas law allows car accident victims to pursue compensation for both the economic and non-economic losses caused by another driver’s negligence. This includes compensation for both the financial costs of the accident and its impact on your daily life.
You may be entitled to damages for:
In cases involving a fatal accident, surviving family members may also be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim, which can include compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and the financial support the deceased would have provided.
An experienced attorney can help you understand the value of your claim and track what damages you may be entitled to.
If you or a loved one have recently been involved in a car accident, the worst thing you can do is wait to obtain representation. The Doan Law Firm offers a free, no obligation consultation in order to answer your most pressing questions and to help you understand your best path forward and the extent of the damages to which you are entitled.
The Doan Law Firm operates on a contingency basis, which means that you will never owe us a dime directly. Instead, our fee is deducted from the award you receive as a result of a successful case. Whether you hire our firm for a car, motorcycle, or truck accident lawsuit in Corpus Christi, you pay nothing upfront.
Corpus Christi, Texas, is the eighth-largest city in the state. As such, car accidents on the major highways can quickly escalate into major pile-ups.
Often, these accidents are caused by driver error or weather conditions, and it is often possible to trace the cause to aggressive driving. In 2013, there were nineteen fatal car accidents involving a total of twenty-five vehicles in the Corpus Christi area, with nine involving drunk drivers. Such accidents clearly cause far more damage than just the damage to the vehicle, and liability insurance is intended to cover all such damages.
Some of the other most common causes of collisions on Texas roadways include:
Corpus Christi’s coastal climate adds another layer of risk. High winds, heavy rain, and sudden fog can all reduce visibility and vehicle control.
One recent car accident near Skidmore involved eighteen vehicles on Highway 181. In such large-scale accidents, finding the motorist at fault becomes more complicated than in two-car incidents. It’s believed that heavy fog played a part in the accident.
As a result, the accident occurred at a low speed and fortunately resulted in only minor injuries. Determining who was at fault in this accident required a lengthy investigation by the police, and each driver would have been wise to seek representation in order to ensure that their experience of the accident was taken into account. Once fault is determined, the next step is to pursue an award from the insurance company of the faulted individual, and this is where representation becomes vital.
Car accidents can cause almost every injury imaginable. The type and severity of these injuries generally depend on how the crash occurred and the speed of the vehicles involved.
Common injuries in Corpus Christi car accident cases include:
Some injuries may not present obvious symptoms right away. Adrenaline and shock can mask pain in the hours after a collision, which is why seeking prompt medical evaluation is critical for your health and for documenting the connection between the accident and your injuries.
Our attorneys are available all day, every day, including holidays to discuss your case and to set up an initial consultation. Don’t let the insurance company leave you with a substantial financial setback on account of a car accident. Call our 24-hour hotline today to start your claim.
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