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Actions, on the part of either driver, that may have contributed to the accident include: -Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign-Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs-Failure to compensate for dangerous weather conditions-Driving above or below the posted speed limits-Driver distraction caused by a cell phone, passenger, texting, radio or another source-Failure to obey traffic laws regarding turn signals, right-of-way and other rules |
Personal Injury Attorney Austin Texas- Jo Ann Torrez, can handle your Automobile Accident case, call us today! (512) 480-5995 Get the help you need! Sources of information on the accident include police reports, witnesses and the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident. They could reveal what happened and why.
DWI Auto Accident- On average, drunk drivers account for 41% of all auto accidents. Each year in the United States, at least 17,000 people are killed due to alcohol related car accidents. This means a drunk driving death occurs every 31 minutes. Additionally about 248,000 people are injured in accidents where police reported that alcohol was present. This means one person is injured in a drunk driving accident every 2 minutes. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a drunk driver’s negligence, call our office. We shall protect you from further harm, and seek compensation for the injuries caused by the drunk driver. Our firm is dedicated to helping families deal with insurance companies during this difficult time while ensuring that drunk drivers pay for their negligence.
If an auto insurance company refuses to pay out benefits after an accident caused by a drunk driver because of the criminal charges pending against his/her insured driver, there may be another source of compensation. For example, any bar or restaurant that served alcohol to the drunk driver who killed your loved one may be responsible.
Dram Shop Cases- A thorough investigation will reveal key facts necessary to bring a dram shop case against the commercial establishment(s). In some cases, there may be a cause of action against any social host who served beer, wine, cocktails or hard liquor to an obviously drunk person who then drove and caused a fatal accident.
Our office is located locally in Austin, Texas and has experience in all areas of Personal Injury. We work with medical experts and investigators to prove all the facts in your case. When you contact our Austin car accident attorneys for a free case evaluation, you will be treated with respect.
Soft Tissue Injury – A soft tissue injury is commonly known as an auto accident with no severe medical attention needed such as hospitalization, surgeries, amputations , brain damage etc. Although you may not feel any discomfort at the time of the collision, you may receive whiplash or back pains days later requiring you to seek medical attention. Through our experience with these cases, we have learned that soft tissue injuries are often worse than they first appear. Without a skilled attorney, the insurance company will reject your soft tissue claim or offer a low settlement that does not account for lost wages or other ongoing medical care. We work closely with your doctor and physical therapists to diagnose the actual damage and document your claim for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering. A documented claim is more likely to be paid by the insurance company than denied.
Commonly, the insurance adjuster will send forms, a medical release, requesting you to sign it, so they may contact the hospital about the dates and times of your alleged injuries. This is a tactic used by the insurance company to search your medical records for any prior injuries related to your neck and back pain. If the injuries can be blamed on a pre-existing injury, your claim will be denied. Another question usually asked by the insurance company, “So, after the collision, you went back to work?” If you state yes to this question, your claim for medical care will be denied. Their defense is how could you sustain neck and back injuries but yet go back to work to complete your job duties. There more and numerous tactics the insurance use to get you to open up. Don’t risk having your medical and mental anguish claim denied. Call our firm at (512) 480-5995. We will prevent these tactics from being used against you and deal with the insurance companies on your behalf.
