Category: Personal Injuries

7 Steps You Need to Take After the Crash When You’ve Been Involved in a Car Accident

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7 Steps You Need to Take After the Crash When You’ve Been Involved in

Being in a car accident is one of the most terrifying things to go through. Here are 7 steps you need to take after the crash.

No matter how careful a driver you are, accidents happen to everyone. If you are like 31 percent of drivers on the road, you run the risk of getting into a speeding accident. And drivers have a 32 percent chance of being in an accident because of drunk driving.

Whether you are at fault for the accident or not, stay calm and stay there. Call 911 if you can, or get someone nearby to call. There are a few things that you need to do after the crash.

This article provides your 7 step checklist for when you’ve been involved in a car accident.

7 Steps You Need to Take After the Crash

If you have just been in a car accident you need to take care of a few things. The first is yourself and your passengers. Your emotions are running high and the cortisol is pumping.

Breathe and calm yourself enough to effectively manage the task at hand. Follow these steps after the crash: Continue reading “7 Steps You Need to Take After the Crash When You’ve Been Involved in a Car Accident”

Top 8 Types of Personal Injury Cases in Texas

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The personal injury payouts in Texas can range from $3,000 to $75,000. This is largely dependent on the type of case, your injuries, level of fault, and whether or not you hire legal representation.

Have you been injured and are wondering if you can file a claim? We are going to review some of the most common types of personal injury cases filed in Texas.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases are about recovering for the damages that you suffer due to the negligent or intentional acts of someone else. In Texas, you generally have 2 years from the date of the injury to file your lawsuit.

You should always consult with an attorney right away if you suffer an injury. It is best to not wait.

You also should understand that Texas is what is known as a modified comparative negligence state. This means that the court will look at if you are partially responsible for your injuries.

If you are 50% or more responsible, you won’t recover any damages in your case. If you are 0% to 49% at fault you will recover, minus the % you are found responsible.

While no one can predict what the court will determine, an experienced attorney can help you evaluate your case. This will help you determine if you should pursue recovery.

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