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Nearly 10.8 million people are involved in car accidents each year. A whopping 35,000 of those accidents will result in at least one fatality. According to the U.S. Census, Texas leads the way in motor vehicle accidents, claiming more lives than any other state. Driving is one of the most hazardous activities that most people will do all day, and the likelihood of being involved in a car accident in your lifetime is quite high.
At the Doan Law Firm, we understand just how stressful and frightening it can be to deal with the aftermath of a serious car crash. You’ve probably got questions about who is responsible for the wreck, how you will receive medical treatment, and what options you have to recover financially from the situation. Our skilled Tyler personal injury legal team is here to help. When you choose to work with our attorney, you can count on:
Jimmy Doan is a longtime resident of Houston and the founding attorney of this firm. As a former Sheriff’s Deputy in Galveston for more than a decade, Jimmy has an intrinsic understanding of the American justice system. His combination of law enforcement skills and more than two decades of experience as an attorney make him a formidable force in the Texas legal industry.
As an auto accident attorney, Jimmy brings excellent communication, meticulous investigative skills, and tireless advocacy for his clients to the table. In every case he takes on, his goal is to win big!
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In the aftermath of a serious wreck, the last thing you want to be doing is fighting with a insurance company to receive compensation for the pain, suffering, and damages to your vehicle sustained in the collision. When you hire an experienced auto accident attorney at the Doan Law Firm, we handle all communications with the insurance company on your behalf. Our goals are to get you the care that you need and hold the liable party responsible for their actions, so no one else suffers similarly in the future.
Car accident injuries can significantly impact your regular lifestyle. After your car crash, you should be fully focused on recovering from your injuries. Your attorney will take much of the stress of handling a car accident claim off your plate. We will work to investigate the cause of the accident, determine who may have been liable for the wreck, and work towards securing a significant financial settlement or trial verdict on your behalf. Our car accident lawyers have decades of experience dealing with large insurance companies and will prioritize your interests during the course of our investigation.
In most cases, you will be able to recover economic and non-economic damages after a preventable collision. Economic damages are meant to compensate you for direct expenses incurred as a result of the accident, such as medical bills, property damage expenses, lost wages, or physical therapy costs. Non-economic damages compensate you for intangible losses incurred as a result of the wreck, which may include emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or loss of companionship.
In some rare cases, you may receive punitive damages as well. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are not primarily meant to compensate the victim of a collision for the financial harm they suffered. Punitive damages are instead meant to punish a liable party that caused harm through malice or gross negligence.
Deciding who is at fault in a car accident is a matter of figuring out which driver was not following the rules of the road. In some accidents, it is clear who is at fault. Accidents in which one driver hits another from behind or makes an illegal turn are pretty clear cut. For other situations, it falls on the attorneys to prove which driver was careless in their driving and caused the accident.
When it comes to car accidents in Tyler, understanding what to do after an accident is key. Whether you are paid for your injuries often depends on who was at fault, and your attorney can fight your case and prove your claim. Your attorney can help you to get the relief you need from the insurance companies after an accident. Call our personal injury attorney today to discuss your car accident case.
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Car crashes can occur in a number of ways. If you’e experienced one of the following forms of crashes, we are prepared to assist you:
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is the number one cause of traffic accidents. Many drivers attempt to “multi-task” while driving, doing everything from applying makeup to sending text messages and eating. These distractions divert the driver’s attention from the road, leading to serious, and often fatal, car accidents. It is estimated that the average person takes their eyes off the road for fifteen seconds to send a text message–the amount of time it takes to travel the length of an entire football field. While every state has made texting while driving illegal, it is still a dangerous, widespread practice.
The NHTSA estimates that nearly 40% of all accidents are caused by drivers who are impaired. This includes drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and drivers who are fatigued. While most people understand the dangers of drinking and driving, few understand the impact that driving while tired can have. Fatigued drivers often suffer from slowed reflexes and reaction time. They are also likely to fall asleep while driving.
Finally, speeding drivers cause accidents that claim many lives each year. Speeding is epidemic among younger, and more often than not, male drivers. The demographic most likely to speed—teens and young adults—are the least experienced and the least likely to be able to recover from a driving error.
If you are involved in a car accident, there are several things that you should do immediately. First, ensure that everyone involved in the accident is safe. If you find yourself in a hazardous situation, like in the middle of a busy highway or near a fire, leave the area immediately. If your car is not disabled, push it to the side of the road where it does not create an additional hazard. There have been many people injured and killed while inspecting a damaged vehicle.
Call for help immediately. The police will often arrive at the scene and take a formal report about the accident. This report will include information like weather conditions, injuries, car skid patterns and other facts that will help determine who is at fault in the accident. In addition, calling for help will get you to the right first responders who can assist any motorists who have been injured during the crash. Even if you do not feel you have been badly injured, it is helpful to allow the medical personnel to examine you in case there are soft tissue injuries that are not immediately evident.
Collect contact and insurance information from everyone involved in the accident and get contact information from witnesses. Take photos of the crash site, the position of the cars and any road signs or warnings. These photos will help you later should you need to file a personal injury claim. If you can, take video. It may also be helpful to interview witnesses on videotape.
Do not make any statements to the other driver about the accident. Do not admit fault. Do not apologize for the accident. Apologizing is, in a sense, admitting that you were at fault in the accident and can be used against you in a personal injury or property damage case. When talking to the police, only give facts and do not speculate about who was at fault.
Call our personal injury law firm as soon as you are well enough to do so. The Texas statute of limitations sets a strict deadline on how long you have to file an auto accident claim after a wreck. The sooner you contact our car accident attorneys, the sooner we can begin collecting evidence to build your case.
Without knowing the details of your particular case, it’s challenging to estimate how long it may take to reach a settlement or trial verdict. Car accident cases may be resolved in as little as a few months, but they can also take more than a year. Factors such as the case’s complexity, severity of the victim’s injuries, and the number of involved parties can affect your lawyer’s timeline. You’re welcome to reach out to our attorney to discuss your unique case in more detail.
In most cases, you have two years from the date of a crash in Tyler to file a car accident lawsuit. This is referred to as a “statute of limitations.” We encourage you to contact our lawyer as soon as possible after your wreck so we can begin working on your case.
Every car accident case is different, and it’s challenging to offer an accurate estimate of your case’s potential value without knowing the extent of the injuries you suffered. We’re happy to discuss your case with you to help you understand whether you are likely to benefit from pursuing legal action against the party liable for your injuries.
After a wreck, the liable party’s insurance company will almost certainly reach out to provide a settlement offer. While it may be tempting to accept the money offered upfront, doing so waives your rights to future legal action against the party responsible for your wreck. If your injuries are more severe than they initially seem, your case may be worth significantly more than an initial settlement offer.
We encourage you to contact an experienced attorney before accepting a settlement offer. Contacting our attorney is free and does not obligate you to use our services.
How you receive a copy of an accident report depends on which state agency investigated your collision. If the Houston Police Department was the agency that investigated your collision, you may request a copy of their accident report. You can also use the Crash Requests Information System to place a request for a collision report through the Texas Department of Transportation.
We are proud to provide excellent legal representation to residents of Tyler and the surrounding Texas communities, including:
Azalea District | Big Oak Bay | Brick Streets District | Bullard Place | Cambridge Bend | Cascades | Charnwood District | College Park | Connally Heights | Donnybrook Heights | Downtown Tyler | East Side | Green Acres | Hollytree | Interlake Hills | Midtown Tyler | Owentown | Stoneleigh | Swan Lake | The Cumberland Estates | The Highlands | The Woods | University Place
Over the years, our auto accident lawyer has represented countless victims of car crashes in Tyler and across the state of Texas. We understand what it takes to secure justice on your behalf and are prepared to take on your case. Call or contact us online today to schedule a free case consultation with our attorney.
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