Whether due to inattention or willful disobedience, motorists in Austin do not always stop when they approach a stop sign. Sometimes, these actions can cause serious collisions. If you sustained injuries in an Austin car accident, you have legal rights and options. An Austin running a stop signal accident lawyer will help you seek compensation.
Call in the Strong Arm to handle your case by calling Loncar Lyon Jenkins today at (877) 239-4878. We will provide a no-obligation consultation and discuss your case at no cost to you.
Motorists Have a Duty of Care to Others
The choice to drive a motor vehicle comes with an implicit duty of care. This civil obligation requires motorists to act in the same way that a “reasonably prudent person” would in the same circumstances. Being reasonably prudent when driving a motor vehicle means stopping at a red light or obeying other posted traffic signals.
To avoid causing a collision, motorists should also avoid:
- Speeding
- Texting while driving
- Eating or drinking while driving
- Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Taking videos or photographs while driving
- Posting or monitoring social media while driving
- Being drowsy or agitated while driving
Any action or behavior that could cause a driver to willfully ignore a stop signal could violate their duty of care. Failing to uphold one’s duty of care could constitute negligence and make the at-fault motorist financially responsible for the harm they cause.
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Your Lawyer Will Aim to Prove the Other Party’s Liability
A motorist may be one of multiple parties responsible for your accident-related losses. When you team up with Loncar Lyon Jenkins, we will construct your personal injury case in accordance with the mandates set by the American Bar Association (ABA). To successfully secure financial recovery for you and your family, your lawyer must show how another party’s negligent actions resulted in your collision, injuries, and financial losses.
To establish how negligence resulted in your expenses, your lawyer will aim to:
- Show that one or more parties owed you a duty of care
- Prove that one or more parties breached their duty of care to you
- Establish a link between the at-fault party’s breach of duty of care and your accident
- Illustrate the losses you have suffered because of your accident
If your lawyer is able to achieve these goals, thereby showing that you were the victim of negligence, you may be able to secure compensation for your collision-related losses.
To learn more about how an Austin running a stop signal accident lawyer could assist you, call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today at (877) 239-4878 for a free consultation.
Explaining the Legal Process
Every accident is different, but motor vehicle accidents may have one commonality: the results can be expensive. Your medical bills, combined with property damage costs, missed time from work, and other associated damages may be putting a strain on your financial resources.
After reviewing the details of the involved insurance policies, your lawyer may be able to secure a fair settlement offer from the liable insurer. This would resolve your case without needing to go to court. However, if this does not work out, then your legal team can file a personal injury lawsuit in accordance with Texas’s statute of limitations. Typically, per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003, you have two years to file a motor vehicle accident lawsuit.
Your lawyer will review the details surrounding your situation and build your case accordingly. Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today to learn more.
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Possible Types of Recoverable Damages
A lawyer will account for all the losses you have suffered to date and those that you may experience at some point in the future.
If you suffered a non-fatal injury because of an accident in Austin, then your losses may include:
Healthcare Costs
Your lawyer will review the details of the involved auto and health insurance policies to see if you have any coverage options. From there, they will help you recover compensation to cover the cost of hospitalization, surgical procedures, medications, and any other medical-related expenses that you may have.
Lost Income and Reduced Income Capacity
Your lawyer can contact your employer and review your employment records to determine how much income you have lost due to your injuries. They can also factor in the cost of your lost wages, tips, benefits, and employment opportunities into the value of your case. If you had to take a different job to accommodate your physical limitations, your lawyer can also calculate this expense.
Pain and Suffering and Inconvenience
Being involved in a collision can pose many challenges to your day-to-day life. If your vehicle was damaged or totaled, you may need to arrange for alternative methods of transportation. If your injuries prevent you from spending time with your family, then you may have difficulty looking after your children.
The physical pain and emotional suffering of your injuries are compensable, as per the Legal Information Institute (LII). Your lawyer can evaluate how your accident has impacted your life and assign a monetary value to your pain and suffering. Call our Texas law firm today to find out more.
Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins Today
Being in an accident can turn your world upside down. You can hire a lawyer at no out-of-pocket cost to you, and they will take all of the steps necessary to complete an insurance claim or lawsuit on your behalf. A lawyer will assist you whether you were personally injured, a loved one was injured, or if a loved one passed away from an accident in Austin.
Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today at (877) 239-4878 for more information about how hiring an Austin running a stop signal accident lawyer could benefit you.
