WHY CHOOSE THE PHARR CAR CRASH LAWYER?

Time is off the essence following a car accident. The decisions you make after a car crash will have a major impact on your ability to be compensated. Establishing who is at fault and collecting basic facts about the case are vital. And ensuring that you communicate the need to preserve evidence through the appropriate channels, including witnesses, police officers and medical personnel, needs to happen immediately.          

Take any injury seriously and seek medical treatment. Far too often, people do not seek medical attention immediately after an accident, claiming it is just a little soreness or they will "tough it out." This gap in treatment from the date of the accident to the date of medical treatment can have huge impact on your case. If you do not seek treatment, insurance companies often assume you are not really injured and you are just inventing your claims. Additionally, what may be a "small" pain when the adrenaline is flowing after an accident, can actually be a much bigger problem that requires immediate attention. Don't take chances. Get looked at by a physician.        

Gather as much information as possible.  This means obtaining the names and information of the other driver involved, license plate numbers and driver’s license information.  Photos of the crash scene, videos showing the damage as well as pictures of your physical injuries help detail what happened. These can be compelling evidence.        

Contact the police. After an accident, always call law enforcement. Calling the police ensures you will immediately have an official and unbiased third-party gathering evidence. The police officer’s observations will be an important factor down the road in your case. Additionally, they will be able to help determine who is at fault.        

Maintain a file of your medical bills and costs. Documenting your injuries and the costs associated with those injuries is vital. Medical bills, therapy bills, medication receipts and property repairs are all compensable. Also keep track of any lost wages and try to keep a journal about mental anguish.     

Contact the Pharr Car Crash Lawyer as soon as possible. By hiring an experienced and qualified lawyer, you will be better able to handle the burdens that come with persona injury case. 

Large Commercial Truck/18 Wheeler Accidents are a Different Creature. The McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer can help you.  As drivers, we share the roadways with commercial vehicles/18 wheelers. It is a fact of life. You do not have to be an accident reconstructionist to intuitively know just how dangerous large trucks are. It does not require much imagination to visualize just how devastating a commercial vehicle/18 wheeler accident can be.  News reports remind us what happens when these massive trucks collide with smaller passenger vehicle. When it is 18 wheeler vs. passenger car, the 18 wheeler wins, every single time. And if you have ever had a big rig cross into your lane without noticing you are there, you have a sense of just how dangerous and difficult these rigs are.          

Truck driver fatigue is a well documented crash risk. Commercial divers of 18 wheelers are allowed to drive up to 11 hours at a time per federal regulations. Surveys, however, have concluded that many commercial drivers violate these safety regulations and drive for longer periods than they should.      

Blind spots create gaps in vision for the driver. These blind spots mean the driver of the 18 wheeler cannot easily see you. Being an 18 wheeler driver is not an easy job.  If the truck is poorly maintained, or the driver is committed to operating the truck safely and within the limits set by law, the road around becomes dangerous. It is dangerous for the driver of the truck, and for the other motorist.      

Fatigue is the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Driver fatigue may be due to a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities, or a combination of other factors. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers were considered to have been fatigued at the time of their crash.  It is not just the trucks that are complex. It is the litigation as well.      

18 wheeler/commercial truck litigation is complex because when you are involved in a collision with a commercial truck, it is not just the driver that it is involved. It is also the business that employees the driver. You become involved in litigation with the business. And businesses are all about the bottom line. Fairly compensating you for the substantial injury you have incurred because of their driver is not their interest. Paying you as little as possible and getting back to business is.    

I have extensive experience in personal injury litigation involving 18 wheelers and commercial vehicles. I will not be intimidated by the insurance company adjuster or the high priced lawyers the insurance companies hire. For years, I represented insurance companies and their insured in lawsuits. I am well aware of their tactics.      

After an 18 wheeler accident the first concern is always the well-being of those involved. But this is just the start of the worries. The injured victims will have to worry about treatment, recovery, restoring their vehicle. A commercial truck accident-18 wheeler accident can be devastating. And the complexities of these types of events that can turn your life and health inside out. I can help guide you to make the best decisions to protect your rights. I will work to make sure that you get every dollar you are entitled to under the law. 

Without question, losing a loved one is one of the most emotionally difficult situations a person can encounter. Not only are you left with the grieving process but you were left without that person‘s emotional support. And often times, you are left without their financial support. Loss of financial support can mean losing your car, missing house payments and being saddled with funeral expenses. An experienced McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer can help to maximize your case.          

When a family member is killed because of the negligence of another person, you are entitled to be compensated for their death. This compensation is particularly important when a family member who passes is the primary financial provider for the family. This compensation provides you with the loss of wages your family member or spouse would have received.  To be certain, nothing can bring back your family member. What a civil lawsuit can do though, is ease the financial strain of funeral costs, medical bills, and ensuring that you were able to provide for your family members, maintain your home, and continue to pay bills that you have lost your love one. It can also provide you with the ability to pay for grief counseling and help you and your family members grieve. An experienced McAllen Personal Injury and Car Crash Lawyer Lawyer can help you navigate through          

In Texas, when a family member is killed, the remedy is to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death occurs when someone’s death has been caused directly by the negligence of another person or entity. Wrongful death can occur in all kinds of ways ranging from car accidents, to pedestrian auto accidents, to the negligent acts of businesses. Texas law allows family members to sue for damages related to the wrongful death of their family members. This is found in the Texas civil practice and remedies code chapter 71.  Chapter 71 allows a lawsuit to be filed for actual damages if the injury or death was caused by a negligent person or that person‘s employees or agents wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, on skillfulness, or default.  In filing a lawsuit for wrongful death family members can seek compensation for funeral costs, the loss of their loved ones wages and earning capacity, for loss of companionship along with the emotional toll that losing a loved one takes.  Texas only allows two years to file a wrongful death claim. It is not something to wait on.         

If you have lost a love one because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, unskillfulness or default, call The Pharr Car Crash Lawyer Lawyer today, I can help. Call me today at 956-501-6565.