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 The Law Firm of Ted B. Lyon & Associates can help. We are experienced personal injury attorneys who’ve been helping injured people in the Richardson area for 50 years. Whether you experienced a rear-end collision on Belt Line Road, a sideswipe on the George Bush Turnpike, a crash on I-74, we can explain your next steps and your options for financial recovery. Call for a free, initial consultation: 877-Ted-Lyon / 877-833-5966 or contact us online.
Learn more about what to do after a car accident.
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:
The value of working with a car accident lawyer from an established law firm like ours, is our proven ability to investigate collisions and crashes in order 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 in a reckless or negligent manner? That’s one question we’ll try to answer. Breaking the law is one indicator of recklessness:
Aggressive driving can be just as hazardous:
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 were 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.
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 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.
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:
If serious injuries will create lasting changes in your life, your compensation should include:
If your loved one died in a car crash, compensation to your family should include:
Understand your rights as an injured person. Talk with an experienced Richardson car crash attorney at Ted B. Lyon & Associates: 877-Ted-Lyon / 877-833-5966 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 Richardson 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.
