In the aftermath of a serious car accident, when so much is unknown and uncertain, you need an answer to your most pressing question: “What do I do now?” The Richardson car accident lawyers at Ted Lyon Law can help. We are experienced personal injury attorneys who’ve been helping injured people in the area for 50 years. Whether you experienced a rear-end collision on Belt Line Road, a sideswipe on the George Bush Turnpike, or a crash on I-74, we can explain your next steps and your options for financial recovery. Call for a free, initial consultation at 877-Ted-Lyon (833-5966) or contact us online.
What Type of Vehicle Crash Claims Can We Help With?
As car accident attorneys, we’re relentless fighters at the negotiation table and in the courtroom. We’re committed to ensuring our clients get fair and full compensation for injuries they suffered due to the negligent or reckless actions of another in:
- Car accidents
- Bus accidents
- Truck accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Train collisions and railroad accidents
The value of working with a car accident lawyer in Richardson from an established law firm like ours, is our proven ability to investigate collisions and crashes to determine fault. Under Texas law, the party more at fault in causing the accident is responsible for paying damages. Even if you were partly at fault, you may be able to receive some financial recovery. Did the other driver act recklessly or negligently? That’s one question we’ll try to answer. Breaking the law is one indicator of recklessness:
- Drunk driving or driving while under the influence of drugs
- Speeding, especially in a school zone or near a recreation area with a lot of people
- Running a red light
- Failure to yield to a car with the right of way
- Texting while driving is illegal in Texas
Aggressive driving can be just as hazardous:
- Unsafe lane changes on the LBJ Freeway can sideswipe another car
- Tailgating can lead to a rear-end collision
- Trying to beat the light can result in a T-bone or side-impact crash
Distracted driving can be deadly if handling the phone, putting on makeup, or some other activity prevents a driver from paying attention to conditions on a busy roadway.
It’s not always, or only, the other driver who is at fault. We have investigated car accident injury cases where faulty car parts or defective safety equipment caused the crash or worsened injuries. Product liability cases can be particularly complex, but we have experience proving manufacturer defects. We’re not afraid to take on even the biggest companies in the U.S.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
What if the other driver was at fault but doesn’t have car insurance? An estimated 20% of Texas drivers don’t have insurance. That’s when your own uninsured and underinsured motorist policy steps in. Your car accident attorney in Richardson will still need to prove fault and make a strong case for full financial compensation, but we will make the case to your own insurer.
If your injuries were life-changing, like head injuries, neck injuries, and spinal cord injuries, we may find that the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance coverage to pay all the bills. Texas only requires drivers to carry $30,000 per person and $60,000 for all people injured in an accident. Again, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist policy kicks in.
What Is a Full and Fair Financial Recovery in Your Case?
Your financial settlement (or verdict) needs to cover your expenses today as well as potential medical expenses and financial losses in the future. Your compensation should include:
- Medical expenses and therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Adaptive equipment you may need
- Lost wages
- Repair or replacement of your vehicle
If serious injuries will create lasting changes in your life, your compensation should include:
- Ongoing medical care
- Adaptations to your home and vehicle, if needed
- Lost future income if you can no longer do the job you once did and will have reduced income
- The cost of replacing lost services that you once performed for your household but can no longer do
If your loved one died in a car crash, compensation to your family should also include mental anguish suffered by your family at the loss of a loved one, loss of companionship, and loss of guidance and parental care. Connect with our Richardson lawyers for help pursuing fair compensation after a car crash.
Call for a Free Consultation with a Richardson Car Crash Attorney
Understand your rights as an injured person. Talk with an experienced Richardson car crash lawyer from Ted Lyon Law at 877-Ted-Lyon (833-5966) or contact us online. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only earn a fee if we win your case. Home and hospital consultations are available if you are unable to visit our office.
Learn more about our firm and personal injury attorneys. Our firm has been recognized in many ways over the years, including selection to the Super Lawyers list and an AV Preeminent Rating* in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.
*AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and ethical standards.
