Texas Car Accident Lawyers
Texas has some of the heaviest traffic in the nation. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) estimates that 230 billion vehicle miles are traveled in the state annually. With this amount of travel, unfortunately, there comes a high accident rate. In 2009 alone, 80,640 people sustained serious injuries in Texas motor vehicle crashes, and another 3,089 died in wrecks. There was not a single deathless day on Texas roadways in the course of the year.
At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, we understand the physical pain, emotional suffering and financial difficulties brought on by a car accident. If you or a loved one has been in a car accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another driver, however, we can help you.
For more than 30 years, our Texas car accident attorneys have worked to hold careless drivers – and their insurance companies – accountable and to make sure that car accident victims are fully and fairly compensated for their damages in a favorable verdict or settlement.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Austin, Waco or the surrounding Texas communities of Round Rock, Georgetown, Killeen, Temple, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Taylor or Belton, call us today toll-free at (800) 880-5100 or use our online form to learn more about how we can help you. We can provide you with a free case evaluation and answer your questions. We won’t charge you for our services unless we recover on your behalf.
Common Types of Texas Car Accidents
In our experience representing Texas car accident victims, we have seen few car accidents that were blameless. In almost every case, some party is at fault. Among the most common types of car crashes the attorneys of The Bob Richardson Law Firm have observed are those involving:
- Aggressive driving: Speeding, making dangerous passes and roaring through red lights cuts trips short, and it also creates the risk of cutting lives short. TxDOT estimates that 696 people died in intersection crashes in 2009. Another 505 were killed in head-on collisions.
- Drunk driving: Although heavier law enforcement and public awareness campaigns have greatly reduced Texas DWI / DUI accidents, alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious public safety problem. According to TxDOT, 956 Texans died in car wrecks in 2009 that involved a driver under the influence of alcohol, or 31 percent of all Texas car fatalities.
- Distracted driving: Whether it’s from using a cell phone, texting while behind the wheel, eating, drinking, talking with passengers or using a GPS device, distracted driving can be deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways and 448,000 were injured in car wrecks involving distracted driving in 2009. Distracted driving is particularly dangerous when approaching intersections or driving through work zones.
- Drowsy driving: Instead of taking a break, too many drivers stay on the road when they are tired or falling asleep at the wheel. In 2009, there were 8,061 crashes caused by fatigued driving, according to TxDOT. Drowsy drivers caused 181 fatal car accidents in 2009, and 1,955 fatigue-related crashes sent people to the hospital with serious injuries.
- Teen driving: Due to their inexperience and failure to recognize the consequences of dangerous driving habits, such as speeding or talking on a cell phone behind the wheel, teen drivers have a high accident rate. Nearly 100 drivers between the ages of 12 and 18 died in Texas car accidents in 2009 and harmed numerous other drivers and passengers.
- Vehicle defects: Even though a driver may be operating their vehicle safely, a car crash may be caused by defective brakes, gears, sudden acceleration or a rollover.
Help For Texas Car Accident Victims
At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, we have represented car accident victims who have suffered injuries ranging from minor cuts, scrapes and bruises to more severe, catastrophic injuries. Through intense investigation, use of technology and consultation with highly qualified medical, engineering and accident reconstruction experts, we have obtained numerous favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. You may be able to recover compensation if you have suffered any of these damages and are able to prove them:
- Medical expenses
- Impairment
- Disfigurement
- Lost past and future income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages.
If your loved one suffered a wrongful death in the vehicle accident, your family may be entitled to receive compensation for the loss of your family member’s care and companionship, funeral expenses and the mental anguish you have suffered.
We know aggressive insurance companies will try to get a car accident victim to give a statement or agree to a quick, low-value settlement. It’s important that you talk to an experienced Texas car accident attorney who will protect your rights before you talk to them.
Contact Our Texas Car Accident Attorneys Today
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death cases. Depending on the parties involved in your car accident, the deadline for taking action may arrive even sooner. That’s why it’s important to contact a skilled and experienced Texas car accident attorney immediately after you’ve been involved in a wreck.
If you need legal assistance with your vehicle accident case in Austin, Waco, Round Rock, Georgetown, Killeen, Temple, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Taylor, Belton or the surrounding Texas communities, contact The Bob Richardson Law Firm today by calling us toll-free at (800) 880-5100 or using our online contact form. We can provide you with a free case evaluation.
