Traffic accidents decreased in Texas in 2023, but a total of 4,283 people still lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions over the course of the year. There were also 18,752 people injured across 15,219 serious-injury crashes during the course of that same year, according to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts.
If you or someone you love was in a collision, it’s important to understand that the insurance companies aren’t on your side. You need a legal advocate you can trust who will help you learn about your rights and get the money you deserve after a crash. George Salinas Injury Lawyers can help.
Our New Braunfels car accident attorneys focus on fighting for injured victims. We have more than 110 years of collective experience and a long and successful track record of helping our clients get justice. We will advocate for you from day one, and we work on a contingent fee basis, which means you don’t have to worry about paying us legal fees until we win your claim.
Give us a call or contact us today at (210)-225-0909 to talk with a New Braunfels car accident attorney about the ways in which we can help you maximize your chances of getting compensated under the law.
What Are Your Rights After a New Braunfels Car Accident?
If you were involved in a car accident and the other driver was at least 51% to blame, you can pursue a claim against that responsible motorist under the rules set forth in Texas Code Section 33.001.
However, you have just two years from the incident to pursue your claim under the statute of limitations established in Texas Code Section 16.003 so you should act quickly to protect your rights.
You will need to prove negligence or intentional wrongdoing on the part of the other driver in order to be entitled to damages. You can show that the other driver was negligent by demonstrating they violated a driver safety rule, such as a speed limit law or laws against drunk driving. You’ll also need to show this negligence was the direct cause of the crash.
If you make your case, you should be entitled to be “made whole” or put back into the position you’d have been in had the crash never happened. This means you are entitled to compensation for all economic and non-financial losses such as:
- Medical care costs
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning power
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
Your attorney will work with you to enforce these rights so you can make the legal system work for you.
How Can a New Braunfels Car Accident Lawyer Help You?
A New Braunfels car accident lawyer can offer assistance from day one after your accident. Your attorney can:
- Obtain police reports from Texas law enforcement officials
- Interview witnesses who observed the crash
- Hire experts to testify about the cause of the accident or the extent of your damages
Claims are resolved through either an out-of-court settlement or a civil claim in court, so your New Braunfels personal injury attorney can also negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company and present evidence in a civil trial, depending on which approach is best for your case.
Get Help from a New Braunfels Car Accident Attorney Today
A New Braunfels car accident attorney at George Salinas Injury Lawyers can help throughout your auto accident claim. We don’t charge legal fees unless we recover compensation for you and we’re passionate about fighting for your rights. Give us a call at (210)-225-0909 to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you.