Every day auto accidents occur across Texas. And each auto accident is different, each resulting in differing levels of damages, injuries, and losses. While most auto accidents result from another driver's negligence or momentary lapse of attention, some accidents are caused by reckless behavior. Everyday acts of negligence include failing to yield the right of way, rear-ending a vehicle, running a stoplight or stop sign, or an unsafe lane change. Everyday acts of reckless disregard occur when a driver drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drives at high speeds, or races with another car. Suppose the other driver is negligent in Texas. In that case, the injured individual should be entitled to property damage, pain and suffering , medical bills and expenses, lost wages, lost income, and mental anguish . If the at fault driver was also reckless, the victim might be entitled to punitive damages or special damages, in addition to the other damages in the case. 

 

Our Law Firm has represented individuals in Texas for nearly 30 years. Our Team of Lawyers understand the rules of the road and the special duties imposed on commercial and public carriers.  We employ and hire investigators and experts to determine answers to complex scientific and engineering questions that can form the primary cause of a loss.  Our attorneys have found that deciding these answers often reveal and prove how an accident occurred on the highway, roadways, intersection and who was at fault. The firms we work with are experienced and knowledgable to handle motor vehicle accident cases and accident losses involving: 

 

• Hit and Run 

• Intersection Accidents 

• Drunk Driving Losses 

• Rear-End Collisions 

• Passenger Injuries 

• Uninsured Motorists 

• Motorcycle Accidents 

• Semi-Truck and Tractor-Trailer Crashes 

• Pedestrian Accidents 

• Defective Vehicle Accidents  

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If a loved one or you have suffered an injury in a personal injury  or a motor vehicle accident, call us today. The firms we select always give you a free initial consultation on all cases, and only earn their fee if they win, which means that there is never a fee unless they successfully resolve your case. 

 

If you need our help and immediate assistance, call us toll-free at (866) 885-1282. 

 

Establishing Liability 

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With many liability claims, determining who is at fault in a traffic accident defines who was negligent. It can be complicated to determine who was at fault. Call our Law Firm we can help. Our experienced attorneys will help you determine the negligent party. We will acquire the police report on your loss, review the traffic laws, and interview witnesses to determine the negligent party in your accident. 

 

Drunk Driver Accidents

 

Every day across the State of Texas, victims are killed or injured by drunk drivers.  These drivers should be punished for killing or harming innocent victims. It is essential to understand that the victim and his family have the right to claim punitive damages and actual damages. 

 

Not only can the the intoxicated driver being held liable for the personal injuries caused, but a bar or nightclub can also be liable for damages. If the bar or nightclub served an intoxicated guest, who later drove and caused an accident, then that the person who served the drunk driver alcohol might be held liable. That does not relieve the drunk driver from liability. 

 

Our experienced personal injury lawyers know the laws governing legal responsibility. We will help you identify who might be held responsible for your injuries, including businesses or you may not have considered. 

 

Over one million people were injured last year in alcohol-related accidents. 

 

Accidents Caused by Defective Products

 

Sometimes injuries occur by causes unrelated to the actions of any individual driver. An accident may occur because of a vehicle defect. In some auto accident cases, a product defect caused the accident. In such cases, a car manufacturer or a supplier can be held responsible for injuries caused by a defect in the automobile under product liability law. 

 

A product liability suit is a lawsuit against the seller of a product for selling a defective product that caused physical injury to a consumer or user. Suppose a product manufacturer creates a defective product-either in designing, manufacturing, or labeling the product. In that case, the manufacturer will be liable for any injuries the defective product causes, regardless of whether the manufacturer was negligent. 

 

Accidents Caused by Highway Defects 

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Inadequately maintained roads and malfunctioning traffic signals can also cause an accident. Improper designs, construction issues, signage issues, maintenance issues, lighting issues, or other highway defect issues, including poorly placed utility poles and trees, can cause severe or even fatal accidents. In these cases, the construction company and also the State may be held financially responsible. Specific rules apply to claims and lawsuits brought against governmental entities. 

 

Reckless Conduct and Road Rage 

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A driver may be found liable for an accident due to intentional or reckless conduct or failure to act according to a reasonable driver under the same circumstances. 

 

A reckless driver operates his vehicle with "willful and wanton disregard" for the rights and well-being of others. A driver can be found reckless, if he or she drives in a harassing or threatening way out of "road rage" and causes an accident. 

 

"Road Rage" is defined as "an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway." 

 

Statistics reported by the NHTSA show that nearly 13,000 individuals have been killed or injured since 1990 in accidents caused by aggressive driving. According to the  NHTSA, more than 60% of drivers are considered unsafe drivers by others reckless decisions such as speeding, or major personal threat to themselves and their families. 

 

Texas Law Enforcement Agencies are increasing efforts to identify and penalize aggressive drivers-those who tailgate, speed, or participate in other unsafe driving habits. 

 

Conclusion 

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In the cases listed above, it is vital that the victim or family take quick actions to preserve evidence, investigate the loss and have physicians or other expert witnesses evaluate the injuries and losses. If you have been a victim of a motor vehicle accident, do not hesitate to call our recommended Personal Injury Attorneys. 

 

If you have suffered a loss due to personal injury, please contact us any time of the day or night. SeriousWreck.com has done the homework for you so that you can be assured to contact a qualified and experienced law firm that has the knowledge and skill to handle your personal injury case. The law firms that we select undergo seriouswreck.com’s scrutiny and meet our high standards of excellence. Contact us for a free consultation by calling (866) 885-1282.