Dallas Car Accident Attorneys

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Dallas

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If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, we can help you. Call us at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name” in Dallas. We will investigate your automobile accident and make sure you are compensated for all of your damages.

Dallas Car Accident Overview

Texas roads have thousands of vehicles on them every day.
Most automobile accidents are caused by:
- Driver negligence - speeding, distraction, talking to passengers, eating, children in the back
- Drunk while under the influence
- Being tired or sick
- Automobile or mechanical defects
- Road conditions – construction, potholes, obstacles
- Weather conditions – rain, ice on the roads, fog

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
- Auto accidents are the #1 cause of personal injury and death in Dallas
- In the United States, over 6 million people are injured in auto accidents each year
- Statistics show an accident happens every 10 seconds

Insurance companies are ready to settle for as little as possible

Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Head-on crash
Vehicle pile-ups on the highway
Rear-end collision
Rollovers – vehicle/SUV
Going through a red light or stop sign
Blind spot while changing lanes

What to do

Call 911 – wait for the police to arrive.
Move vehicle to the side if possible – avoid blocking traffic.
Exchange information with the other driver:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Driver’s license
- Registration number
- Insurance company name and policy number
- Get all passenger and witness names (if any)
- Get passenger and witness names (if applicable).
Do not agree to a settlement with the other party.
Keep a camera, pad and pencil in your car – take photos of your injuries and/or damages.

Later that day

Inform your insurance company of the accident – give them all details.
Go to your doctor even if you do not see any injuries.
Get a copy of the police report.
Contact an attorney.

Wrongful Death

The loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another person’s during a car accident.
The surviving family members (spouse, child, parent, and guardian) are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit for injuries suffered due to their loved one.
Provides relief to family who has suffered emotionally and financially.
In Dallas you must show:
- The driver caused the death by being reckless or negligent.

Personal Injury

An injured person who requests compensation from the person who caused the injury during a motor vehicle accident.
The injuries and damages must be investigated by the insurance company.
- How much the defendant is to blame
- The extent of the injuries
- Insurance coverage
- Other compensation: medical, loss of wages, etc.

Insurance Coverage

Texas law requires the owner of a motor vehicle to have liability insurance.
Compensates another person for damages if you cause an automobile accident.
In Dallas, the minimum amount of coverage is:
- $20,000 for bodily injury or death for 1 person
- $40,000 for bodily injury or death for more than 1 person
- $15,000 for damages to property
There are 2 categories of coverage in Dallas:
- first party coverage – covers you and your property (medical, repairs)
- third party coverage – pay for injury caused to another person

Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage
- Protects you from a driver who does not have liability insurance.
- Your own insurance company would cover you for damages up to the limits in your policy.
- If the person who caused the accident does have liability insurance but the limits are less than your uninsured coverage, you can still make a claim for underinsured motorist benefits.
Collision Coverage
- Provides for the repair or replacement of your vehicle after a car accident.
- Doesn’t matter if you were at fault.

Conclusion
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you are most probably overwhelmed by medical bills and lost wages. We understand how frightening this time can be for you; we will show you options that are available to you. Do not settle with the insurance company alone; they will try and settle for the least amount possible. Contact an attorney at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name” in Dallas.