Car accident tends to be traumatic. Dealing with your injuries can be difficult enough, but most of the time you have to balance that with the issues the insurance company throws on your plate. And more often than not, what they’re offering is far below what you deserve. That’s why if you feel like you are being treated unfairly, you need to see help from a personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney can take a lot of the stress out for you, and this can allow you to focus on getting better.
What Causes a Car Accident?
Depending on the situation, you might have to prove different things to win your case. Was the other party under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Was the road poorly maintained? Did someone violate a traffic law? All the different situations can be endless. Naturally, you are unsure of what questions to ask. This is where a personal injury attorney comes in. A lawyer can help you figure out what steps you need to take to prove your case for your unique situation. Regardless of the situation, there are some things you need to accomplish before leaving the scene.
- Seek medical attention if necessary.
- Help anyone else that might be injured.
- Call the police.
- Gather information about all the parties involved.
- Take pictures of anything that might help your case.
- Call a personal injury lawyer with experience in car accidents.
Proving Negligence
To win your case, you will have to prove that the other party was negligent. In the state of Texas, your attorney will have to prove the defendant owes you a “duty of care.” In the case of car accidents, all drivers owe each other a duty of care. This includes obeying traffic laws, avoiding accidents, and so on.
The next thing to prove is that the defendant breached his/her duty of care. Let’s say the defendant was speeding or texting while driving. Your attorney can make the case that the defendant violated his/her obligation by performing these actions. However, you might not always end up suing the other driver. If the roads were unmaintained for example, you might sue the city or country responsible for maintaining the road. This is because the country violated its duty to protect others by allowing the road to be driven on in hazardous conditions.
The last step is proving that you have damages. This can be anything from your car being total to lost wages or medical bills. However, you have to be able to show these damages. So, if you were physically injured, make sure you seek medical care. Not only is it important to make sure you are in good health, but it will help your case. Remember to document everything. Every detail you have helps your case.
San Antonio Accident Lawyer.
Have you or a loved one been in a serious car crash and suffered injuries? If so, you should contact an experienced car crash attorney. Villarreal and Begum is a local San Antonio firm that will fight to get you the compensation that you deserve. We serve clients all across Texas with offices in San Antonio, McAllen, and Laredo. We are available day and night to take your calls. Call or contact us online. The Law Guns will fight for you.
The Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS dedicates their time and effort towards helping people in Texas find justice for personal negligence encountered while living their normal, everyday lives.