Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the U.S. Even though they are commonplace, when a car accident strikes you or your family it can turn your life upside down in an instant. Since families often travel together, multiple family members may be injured or killed in the same accident. Medical bills and your inability to work while you recuperate from your injuries can spiral into a financial nightmare. If you have been injured in a car accident, our Texas traffic accident attorneys can help.
Car Accident Causes
Most car accidents are preventable. Driver negligence is usually the underlying cause, but a defective vehicle or defective roadway can also cause catastrophic accidents. In order to determine who can be held responsible for your car accident, we must first determine what caused your accident. Some common causes of car accidents include:
- Distracted drivers
- Intoxication
- Speeding
- Excessive speed for weather conditions
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failure to observe pedestrian right of way
- Defective vehicle
- Defective roadway, such as malfunctioning traffic signal
Responsible Parties in Car Accidents
In the majority of car accident, a negligent driver is responsible, but a single car accident can have multiple responsible parties. When a driver is held responsible it is normally up to that driver’s insurance carrier to pay for your injuries. Even when fault is obvious, the insurance company will try to avoid paying. Our Texas traffic accident attorneys know how to deal with insurance companies so you can get the compensation you deserve.
Responsible parties in car accidents can include:
- Other drivers
- Employer of other driver
- Auto manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- Dealership
- Rental company
- Repair shop
- Government entity responsible for design, construction, and maintenance of roadway
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident, please call our Texas traffic accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.