How Parker Law Firm Can Help Car Accident Victims in Ft. Worth
Insurance adjusters will call you, trying to get you to give a statement about how the accident happened, the extent of your involvement, and the seriousness of your injuries. It is important to remember that the insurance companies do not have your best interest at heart.
They are NOT asking these questions to be helpful, but to pin you down to minimize your claim or even trick you into saying something that will allow them to deny your claim entirely. You should never trust the insurance company to do the right thing. Therefore, it is extremely important to learn as much as you can before speaking with an adjuster or otherwise dealing with the process of filing a claim.
Determining Liability in a Car Accident
There are several factors that must be considered when determining liability for a car accident in North Texas. Many people assume that fault always lies with one of the drivers, but that may not be the case. While there are many driver-related causes of car accidents, Parker Law Firm is experienced in helping our clients with all types of accidents, including those involving:
- Dram Shop
- Car Defect Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Distracted Driving Accidents
- Head-on Collisions
- Rear-end Collisions
Every situation is unique, and the discovery process for your specific case may vary. To learn more about your legal rights surrounding a personal injury claim, contact us right away. We can help you understand your right to compensation for property damage and medical bills.
Compensation in your Fort Worth Car Accident Case
Medical Expenses
You are entitled to recover all out-of-pocket medical expenses that you or your loved one incur, as well as the amounts paid by any type of medical insurance plan, including Medicare and Medicaid. You are also entitled to any future medical expenses that you are likely to incur in the future based on reasonable medical probability.
Lost Wages/Loss of Earning Capacity
If you miss work because of your injuries, the law provides that you may recover any lost wages. The law also provides that, in the event your injuries result in your inability to earn as much in the future as you did in the past, a claim for loss of future earning capacity can be made.
Impairment
If the injuries you sustained result in either temporary or permanent impairment or disability, then you are entitled to pursue a claim for that impairment.
Disfigurement
These are damages awarded due to scarring, amputation, or other physical injuries leaving a long-term and usually permanent change to physical being or look.
Physical Pain & Suffering
Pain associated with an injury can range from minor and temporary to severe and long-lasting. This type of recovery is very subjective and can vary widely from one person to the next. Nonetheless, the law allows recovery for the pain you suffer, and the amount compensated is determined by the jury on a purely subjective basis.
Mental Anguish
These types of damages are also very subjective and are often met with extreme skepticism by juries. Texas courts have determined that, to recover mental anguish damages, there must be evidence of the degree, nature, extent, duration, and severity of the person’s mental anguish. There must have been a high degree of mental pain and distress which is more than mere disappointment, anger, resentment, or embarrassment, although it may include all of these.
Property Damage
When there is damage caused to property such as a car, then you are entitled to recover for the repairs to or replacement of the property. Often, you are also entitled to damages for the loss of use of the automobile.
What to Do Immediately Following a Car Accident in Fort Worth
After you have been involved in a significant car accident, a police officer will typically arrive at the scene of the accident. Any drivers and witnesses will be interviewed, the vehicles and scene will be inspected, and an accident report will be written based on the officers’ investigation. A police report can include valuable information that will help your Fort Worth car accident attorney support your case and hold the negligent driver accountable.
To obtain a police report, one must visit the Texas Department of Transportation website and submit a search and purchase request for the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). Due to confidentiality, crash reports are not available for online viewing by the public.
The requester must know some or all the following to complete the search:
- Crash ID
- Person Involved in Crash (first and last name)
- Crash Date
- County
- City
Accidents and Injury Claim Settlements
If an insurance company is offering you a settlement that is less than you deserve or denying your claim completely, you need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you fight back. Insurance companies have incentive to find ways to avoid paying settlements, and they are known to take those advantages if they can find them. At the Parker Law Firm, our Fort Worth car accident attorneys hold insurance companies to their duty to protect you in your time of need.
It is essential that you retain the representation of an attorney who can aggressively pursue the highest level of compensation for your case. When you work with our firm, we take the time to get to know you and help determine who is responsible for your injuries. Our car accident attorneys defend the rights of injured Texans statewide, and we always aggressively pursue the highest level of compensation available for each client.
Common Car Accident Injuries
Whiplash
Whiplash refers to injury to the neck and upper back. A whiplash injury occurs when muscles and ligaments are stretched due to sudden movements of the head and neck during a collision. The same forces can cause soft tissue injuries in other areas of the body such as the back. Car accidents often cause mid-back and low-back muscle sprains, and sometimes more serious back injuries.
Scrapes and Cuts
Loose objects inside the car during an accident immediately become projectiles thrown about the car’s interior. This includes things like cell phones, coffee mugs, eyeglasses, purses, books, etc. Most of the time, scrapes and cuts are minor and require no medical treatment.
Head Injuries
A driver or passenger head can be cut or bruised when it hits a side window or the steering wheel. A severe head collision can cause a head injury that results in bruising and tearing of the brain tissue and blood vessels. Most closed head injuries result in concussions, but more severe impacts can cause lasting brain damage.
Chest Injuries
Chest injuries range from painful bruises to broken ribs and internal injuries. Drivers often experience chest injuries when they collide with the steering wheel. Seatbelts, dashboards, and airbags can also cause chest injuries.
Arm and Leg Injuries
If your car suffers a side impact, your arms and legs might be thrown against the door. Car accidents often cause passengers’ knees to hit the dashboard or the seats in front of them.
It is important to keep in mind that some injuries may take a while to show up. Depending on the nature of the injury, it might take days, weeks, or even months for symptoms to appear. It is best to seek medical treatment right away if you feel any level of pain or discomfort.
Why Choose Parker Law Firm?
Trying to find the right Fort Worth personal injury lawyer can be complicated and frustrating. Most personal injury websites recite the same old promises:
- We fight for you
- No fee unless we recover
- Free consultation
- We have years of experience
Parker Law Firm can match and exceed the routine claims of other personal injury attorneys. You can take advantage of four unique benefits when working with Parker Law Firm:
- Our fee will never exceed your recovery
- We fight tirelessly to reduce the amount that must be paid back to health insurance companies and other medical providers
- We only take selected cases we believe in
- Our 30-day guarantee
Have You Been Injured in A Fort Worth Car Accident?
If you have been injured in a car accident in Fort Worth, you need to speak with an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Fort Worth office to schedule your free consultation.
I was injured in a car accident in Frisco and Parker Law Firm took great care of me! They were proactive in their communication and always so pleasant to speak with. I knew I could trust them throughout the whole process and really appreciate how they went above and beyond for me.