When another person's negligence causes you to suffer

 Posted on December 19, 2016 in Uncategorized

The holidays are a busy time of year. Whether you are directly involved in planning and attending celebrations or merely caught up in the traffic congestion and daily delays the crowded streets of a festive season often cause, you may already be facing challenges getting to work on time and keeping up with your to-do list.

The last thing you need is to have your holiday plans interrupted by a car accident. If you've ever been stuck in traffic in Irving or Garland, you know it can take what seems like forever to get from point A to point B. If a reckless or negligent driver smashes into your vehicle, not only might it increase your delay, it may cause you serious injury as well.

Many accidents occur for these reasons

You never know when a collision will occur. One minute, you may be driving along without issue, the next, someone runs a red light or cuts you off on the road, resulting in a massive collision. The most common causes of motor vehicles accidents include the following:

• Reckless drivers: As described above, those who weave in and out of traffic, make unsafe lane changes or otherwise fail to adhere to traffic and safety regulations place you and all other motorists at great risk.
• Drunk drivers: Perhaps the ultimate form of recklessness is choosing to drink alcohol then drive. Drunk drivers are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths throughout the nation each year.
• Distracted drivers: Many states have laws against cell phone and electronic device usage while driving. Yet, you've probably seen people texting and driving, taking selfies or eating and drinking behind the wheel on many occasions right here in Texas.

Bad weather and poor road conditions are also key causal factors in many motor vehicle collisions.

If you've been injured by a negligent driver, you may pursue justice by seeking monetary recovery for your losses.

How to file an injury claim

Seeking compensation for damages is something the law allows you to do when you have been injured by a negligent driver. There are several steps you can take to begin the process, including the following:

Request a meeting with a personal injury attorney — generally speaking, the sooner, the better.

• Ask the attorney to investigate your claim to help identify all possible sources of liability and determine maximum damages allowed in your particular situation.
• Provide any information or detail about your accident that may help in the gathering of evidence to substantiate your claim.
• Ask that the court hold the driver you have deemed negligent accountable for the financial expenses you've incurred in connection with the incident.

Your situation may not resolve itself overnight. However, by discussing it with an experienced attorney, and acting alongside skilled guidance, you may be able to obtain full recovery for your losses.

As a personal advocate, an attorney can speak for you in court, allowing you more time to focus on your family during the holidays. Let's face it. Many people enter a real financial crunch between Thanksgiving and New Year. If you are facing financial obstacles, you can inquire about contingency based assistance, meaning you pay your attorney no fees unless and until a settlement or verdict is obtained on your behalf.