Every day, auto accidents happen across Texas. Each car accident is different and causes different amounts of injuries, damages, and losses. Although the majority of accidents happen due to an accident caused by a driver's negligence or an error of judgment certain accidents result from reckless actions. The most common mistakes are not yielding permission to travel in the other direction and rear-ending vehicles, operating a stoplight, or stop sign, or a dangerous altering of the lane. The most common acts of recklessness happen when a driver operates an automobile at speed, is under the effects of drugs or alcohol, or is racing with another vehicle. In Texas where the other driver is negligent, the victim will be entitled to damages to property in addition to medical bills and expenses including pain and suffering mental suffering, lost wages, and loss of income. If the negligent driver was also negligent, the victim could be entitled to punitive damages or other damages in addition to the actual damages.
The law Firm has represented clients across Texas for over 15 years. The Team of Lawyers understands not only the laws of the road, and the specific responsibilities imposed upon public and commercial carriers We also collaborate regularly with experts and investigators to answer complex engineering or scientific questions that may be the root cause of the loss. In the past, we've discovered that by determining the answers, it is sometimes possible to determine what caused an accident to occur on the highway, roadways intersections, and even who was responsible. Our lawyers are skilled in dealing with car crash cases as well as automobile accident injuries that involve:
- Drunk Driving Losses
- Rear End Collisions
- Intersection Accidents
- Hit and Run
- Passenger Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Semi-Truck and Tractor Trailer Crashes
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Uninsured Motorists
If you or someone you love is injured in a car crash or personal injury, contact our law firm at Carabin Shaw now. We are a Law Firm always offers a no-cost initial consultation on every case and we're only paid if we prevail and there's no cost until we have resolved your matter.
Establishing Liability
Like the majority of liability claims the first step in determining who's the fault in an accident is about determining who was at fault. Problems with a fault can be difficult. Contact our Law Firm we are here to help. Our skilled lawyers will assist you to determine who is responsible for the accident. We will request the police report of your injury, examine the traffic laws, and question witnesses to identify who was responsible for your accident.
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
It's a shame, however, every single day across Texas, State of Texas drunk drivers are murdering and injuring Texans. According to us, drunk drivers must be penalized for murdering or injuring innocent victims. It is crucial to realize that the victim as well as his family members are entitled to file a claim for actual damages as well as punitive damages.
Alongside the drunk driver being held accountable for personal injuries that the accident caused by him or her and the resulting injuries, a nightclub or bar club could also be held accountable for damages when they serve drunk guests who drove off in an incident. The individual who served the drunken driver with alcohol could indeed be held responsible and this doesn't relieve the intoxicated driver of responsibility.
Our injury lawyers are aware of the legal rules governing legal liability and can assist you in determining who could be responsible for your injury, which includes companies or people you might not have thought of.
Every hour, a person is killed in an alcohol-related accident or crash. In the last year, more than 1 million people were injured as a result of accidents involving alcohol.
Accidents Caused by Defective Products
In certain instances accidents can be due to factors that aren't related to the actions of a particular driver. For instance, accidents can result from an issue. In certain cases of auto accidents, the loss may be due to a defect in the product. In these instances, the manufacturer of an automobile or supplier could be held accountable for the injuries that result from a defect in the automobile, under the law of product liability.
A lawsuit for product liability is a legal action filed against the seller of a product because they sold defective products that resulted in physical harm to a user. If a producer of a product makes an unfit product, whether, in the design manufacturing, manufacturing, or labeling of the product, the manufacturer is accountable for any injury caused by the product regardless of whether the maker was negligent.
Accidents Caused by Highway Defects
Incorrectly maintained roads or malfunctioning traffic control signs can be a contributing factor to an accident, too. Sometimes, poor design and maintenance problems and construction issues and signage issues lighting issues, or any other road defects such as poorly-placed utility poles and trees, can result in serious or fatal accidents. In these instances, the road construction firm or even the State could be held accountable. Specific rules apply to lawsuits and claims filed against government entities. Contact our Law Firm and get a good legal opinion. is essential to protecting and winning any lawsuits.
Reckless Conduct and Road Rage
A driver could also be held liable for an accident resulting from the intent or reckless behavior, or for the failure of the driver to behave in line with an acceptable driver in similar situations.
The definition of a reckless driver uses his vehicle in "willful and wanton disregard" for the rights and being of others. Drivers can be considered irresponsible, for instance, if he/she conducts their driving in a hostile or abusive manner due to "road rage" and causes an accident.
The notion is "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 from NHTSA reveal that more than 13,000 people were injured or killed between 1990 and today due to reckless driving. According to an NHTSA study, more than 60% of drivers believe that unsafe driving others and speeding is which pose a significant risk for themselves and their families.
Texas Law Enforcement Agencies are intensifying efforts to find and punish aggressive drivers - those who are speedy, reckless, or take part in other unsafe driving habits.
Conclusion
In all instances, the victim and the family members must be quick to secure evidence, study the loss, and have doctors or other experts assess the damages and losses. If you've been a victim of an accident involving your vehicle don't hesitate to contact our Injury Lawyers. Our team of Lawyers is skilled and proficient in cases involving motor vehicle accidents.
If you've been injured in an accident, call our Law Firm Carabin Shaw now. We provide no-cost initial consultations. We work on a contingent fee basis, meaning that there's never a charge unless we can successfully settle your matter.
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