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Auto Accidents

Understanding What is at Stake
Did you know that the actions you take or do not take immediately following an automobile accident can influence your ability to pursue and recover damages?  Auto accidents can result in severe and permanent injuries. Such injuries often result in significant financial losses to the individuals involved. Fortunately, the law provides an injured person with the right to recover money damages from the responsible party. Examples of damages include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Funeral expenses and
  • Other economic losses

Injured persons are also entitled to recover for the pain and suffering caused by their injuries and subsequent treatment. Although a monetary recovery can never repair the damage done to the individual, it can ease the financial burdens created by the car accident. In order to obtain compensation for vehicle accident damages, car accidents victims need to make sure they gather appropriate evidence and document all injuries sustained as a result of another driver’s negligence or wrongdoing.

PLEASE NOTE:  In almost all cases, a lawsuit must be filed within a certain amount of time from the date of the accident. If you intend to pursue a claim, you should contact an experienced car accident lawyer right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

Protect Your Rights
When you’ve been involved in an accident, the insurance company for the responsible party will start an investigation immediately. It is the insurance company’s responsibility to try to limit the recovery of the injured person to the lowest possible amount. Consequently, insurance companies have elaborate procedures for handling auto claims, especially in the early stages of the claim. During this time, the insurance company will take recorded statements from the people involved, examine the vehicles, take photographs, obtain the police report, and try to establish the extent of the injuries. The insurance company will usually accomplish these tasks within the first week after the auto collision, and many of them will do it within the first 24 to 48 hours.

Since insurance companies have vast experience in evaluating claims and will seek to obtain the lowest settlement possible, it is important to select an attorney with considerable experience in dealing with insurance companies. It is best to retain a firm that regularly handles personal injury claims so that a lawsuit can be pursued if the insurance company is unwilling to settle your claim for fair value.

Get Help with Your Auto Accident Claim
Attorney and founding partner Kris Barber understands that the priorities following a traumatic vehicle accident include getting your medical bills paid, making sure you do not suffer any lost wages, and making sure all future treatments relating to your injury are covered by the insurance company. Kris will discuss your personal injury claim with you and go over your available options. He’ll also advocate on your behalf in dealing with insurance companies and other parties involved to make sure all of your personal and legal needs are met swiftly and adequately.

If you have been injured in a car accident or motor vehicle crash in Texas, please contact the car accident lawyers at The Barber Law Firm today. We offer free initial consultations and work on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is never a fee or cost unless we successfully resolve your case.

Contact a Dallas Car Accident Attorney Right Now by calling (972) 231-5800.