The Hidden Costs of Serious Car Accident Injuries and How Texas Victims Can Seek Compensation

Serious car crashes in Texas can wreak havoc on victims' personal finances. Expenses can be difficult to calculate without the help of a skilled lawyer, and lowball settlement offers often fail to account for the full scope of victims’ losses. With proper guidance, however, you can maximize your accident compensation and keep your personal finances stable throughout your recovery.

When it comes to delivering positive results for crash victims, the Texas car accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw are second to none. We have won cases and maximized compensation since 1992. We even offer a free consultation so there is no risk to getting started. Contact us online or call toll-free at 1-800-862-1260; our staff is available 24/7 to assist you in English and Spanish.

The financial consequences of a serious car wreck can extend far beyond the initial emergency room visit. Long-term financial challenges can threaten victims' livelihoods if they don't properly account for them when pursuing Texas car accident compensation. Victims may deal with financial challenges such as:

• Ongoing medical care
• Physical/occupational therapy
• Reduced earning capacity
• Chronic pain
• Increased transportation costs
• Diminished quality of life

Many car accident medical expenses are incurred months after your crash. It can be tempting to accept early settlement offers, but doing so can leave you with insufficient compensation when further medical expenses arise. A local lawyer can help protect you from lowball offers.

To pursue compensation for your serious car accident injuries, you must first establish who is responsible for your accident. Holding parties liable for lawsuits and insurance claims requires you to prove that your crash was caused by their negligence. Common examples of negligence that result in car accident liability are:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Driving under the influence
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Tailgaiting
• Fatigued driving
• Reckless driving

Texas’s modified comparative fault rule means you may be among the multiple negligent parties who split liability for your accident. As long as you are less than 51% liable, you retain the right to pursue accident compensation, but it will be reduced by whatever percentage of fault you hold. To maximize your crash compensation, you should work with an experienced attorney, like those at Carabin Shaw, who can work to minimize or eliminate your partial fault.

Car accident damages are used to quantify your losses when pursuing crash compensation. Damages allow you to seek restitution for intangible losses, like diminished quality of life, in addition to compensation for direct financial losses, such as lost wages after a car accident. Examples of damages you may qualify for include:

• Reimbursement of medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Loss of companionship
• Permanent disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of benefits
• Mental anguish
• Wrongful death
• Punitive damages

Working with a skilled lawyer is essential to ensuring positive results in your case. Without the guidance of experienced auto accident attorneys in Texas, the intricacies of the legal system could prevent you from winning the justice you deserve. Your lawyer will build you a strong case and explore every possible avenue to maximize your compensation. Outside of the courtroom, your attorney can take busywork off your plate by gathering evidence on your behalf, negotiating your insurance claims, interviewing witnesses, and providing emotional support.

At Carabin Shaw, we have been winning cases for victims like you since 1992. We take pride in maximizing compensation and minimizing stress for injured Texans. To hear from some of our satisfied clients, check out our law firm’s client reviews page.

We know how devastating a car crash can be for your personal finances. That is why we offer a free case review and offer all our services on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay nothing unless we win your case! There is no risk, so contact us online or call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260. Our English- and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to get you started!

For more information:

• Texas Statutes 33
• Civil Practice and Remedies Code