Pursuing Car Accident Claims In Houston
A car accident is one type of motor vehicle accident. For motorists injured in car collisions, the physical and mental harm can be intense. You are entitled to make a claim for compensation if the other party’s negligence contributed to your accident.
Filing a claim is recommended to preserve your legal rights after a car accident. A qualified car accident attorney, such as Tiesha Ayers, can help you pursue damages in a lawsuit. Ms. Ayers can evaluate evidence from the accident and build a strong case for you. Her Houston-based law firm, The Law Office of Tiecia Ayers, has been serving clients in Texas, Georgia and Indiana for nearly a decade.
Common Injuries From Car Accidents
Car accidents can change your life in an instant. Your ability to hold a job, participate fully in family life, or achieve other important life goals can be seriously curtailed.
Here are just a few of the types of serious and catastrophic injuries that can result from an auto crash:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Back Injuries
- Burns
- Internal injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Disfiguring facial injuries and scars
- Limb loss and amputation
- Neck injuries and whiplash
- Knee injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Wrist and hand injuries
- Lacerations, bruises and “road rash”
- Crush injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
During the claims process, attorney Ayers can have medical experts document the extent of your injuries and share your story with a judge and/or jury, if your case proceeds to litigation. This evidence is also useful for settlement talks, because it demonstrates to the opposing party’s attorney that your case is strong enough to prevail in court.
Common Types Of Car Accidents
There are many types of car accidents. Incarceration rates for traffic violations are at an all-time high, but the cost of car accidents is still the leading cause of personal injury claims. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents claim more lives than any other type of accident. It’s no wonder that car insurance companies are interested in reducing their liability costs.
Some of the frequently seen accidents are these:
- Rear-end collisions: the most common type of accident
- Side-impact collisions: the deadliest type of accident
- Pedestrian accidents: often deadly
- Motorcycle accidents: often fatal
- Truck accidents: often cause serious injuries
No matter how your car accident occurred, attorney Ayers can help you access the maximum compensation you need to rebuild your life after the collision.
Mistakes To Avoid During The Claims Process
There are several mistakes you must avoid during the claims process to retain the opportunity to recover the damages you need and deserve.
Negotiating with your insurer
The first mistake is to negotiate with the insurer. You may believe that you can get your car fixed and save some money on your own, sorry but you’re wrong. Once you have been in an accident your insurance company takes over and they will not take any responsibility for a car that is repaired by someone else.
Making a deal the next day at home
Rushing into a deal is one of the most common mistakes injured motorists make. Many people want to get everything over with as soon as possible, but this can be costly.
You may not even have a lawyer yet and the insurance company can take advantage of that. They will offer you a lower settlement if they know they are going to get it from your insurer instead of you. Some people know they have a lawyer already and still rush into the deal.
Rushing to make a deal effectively kills 99% of personal injury claims. Having an attorney on your side can help you avoid making this mistake as well as many others.
Not hiring a car accident attorney
One of the more common mistakes made after an accident is thinking you can handle it on your own. Most of the time, this is simply not true and may lead to further complications with your insurance provider or even legal issues down the road.
Contact Attorney Ayers today at 832-708-1938 to get your case back on track. She will be there to fight alongside you once she finds out what exactly happened that day you were in an auto collision.
Not understanding your rights
This is a common misconception. Don’t be ignorant of your rights and what you deserve. Insurance providers are required to provide up to $25,000 for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of an auto collision under Texas law. Other states have similar provisions. Your car accident attorney can ensure you get everything guaranteed to you by law.
Not protecting your future as a driver
The Law Office of Tiecia Ayers’s attorney has handled many auto collisions involving younger drivers. She understands the nuances of dealing with insurance companies, and how best to protect your interests as well as how to help you get back on the road fast.
Answers To Your Post-Accident Questions
Attorney Ayers has provided answers to urgent questions injured people have after a car collision.
What should I do immediately after an accident?
When you’re in a car accident, there are a few key things you must do in order to ensure your safety and the safety of all involved:
- Make sure everyone is okay. Check on yourself and on the other people involved in the accident. Call 911 immediately.
- Move cars out of the way if they’re blocking traffic. If they’re not, leave them where they are and wait for the police to arrive.
- Exchange information with the other drivers involved in the accident. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance information, and driver’s license numbers.
- Don’t admit fault or apologize for the accident. Let the police determine who is at fault once they’ve arrived on the scene.
Who can file a personal injury claim?
In most cases, the driver who was injured in the accident can file a claim against the other driver’s insurance company. However, there may be other parties who can file a claim as well, depending on the circumstances of the accident. For example, passengers in the car may be able to file a claim if they were injured, and the driver’s insurance company may also file a claim against the other driver’s insurance company. If the accident was caused by someone else, they may also be able to file a claim.
After A Car Accident, Contact The Law Office of Tiecia Ayers
After a car accident, don’t hesitate to contact one of the best car accident lawyers in Houston, Tiecia Ayers. She can be reached at 832-708-1938, or you can request your confidential free consultation by sending her an email via the online contact form on this website.