Dallas Car Accident Lawyer

 

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reports that Dallas is more dangerous than almost every other city in the country—aside from four—when it comes to the risk of dying in a motor vehicle accident. High volumes of traffic and roads that need repair account for the increased risk of death on Dallas roads, but dangerous driver behaviors are also a factor.

If you or your loved one were injured or killed in a car accident in Dallas, a Dallas car accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins could handle your compensation case. We can explain how the Strong Arm may serve in your fight for any awards you are entitled to during your free consultation.

Dallas’ Roads Are Dangerously Congested, According To Dallas News Outlets

There were 31,976 auto accidents in Dallas in 2020, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This means that nearly 88 crashes occur on Dallas roads on average, which is more understandable when weighing the various hazards that face anybody driving throughout Dallas.

Some of the reasons Dallas has a relatively high rate of accidents may include:

• It has one of the largest commuter populations in the country, with a large number of “super commuters” who spend at least 90 minutes per day traveling to and from work, according to Channel 8, WFAA.
• According to CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, roadways in North Texas, including Interstate-35 East into Dallas, are among the most congested in the country.
• According to the Dallas Morning News, Dallas’ roads received a C grade based on a Pavement Condition Index, which evaluates the state of road infrastructure.

These conditions may increase the likelihood that you or somebody you love being in a severe accident. It is generally the responsibility of drivers to consider the unique dangers of Dallas roads and take special precautions to avoid causing a collision.

All Practice Areas we serve in Dallas

• Animal Crossing the Street Accidents
• DWI Accidents
• Loose Objects Accidents
• Street Racing Accidents
• Improper Turns Accidents
• Tailgating Car Accidents
• Rideshare Accidents
• Rear-End Collision
• Taxicab Accidents
• Wrong Way Accidents
• Texting While Driving Accidents
• Failure to Heed Changing Weather or Road Condition Accidents
• Running a Stop Signal Accidents
• Elderly Driver Accidents
• Truck Accident Injuries
• Deadly Defective Vehicles Accidents
• Tire Blowout Accidents
• High Winds Accidents
• Left Turn Accidents
• Manufacturer Defect Accidents

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Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents We Handle

Our injury accident law firm handles collision cases, including insurance claims and civil lawsuits. We have trial lawyers ready to review and work on car accident cases. Among the types of car accident claims we handle are:

• Taxicab accidents: Taxicabs are required by law to be equipped with safety devices such as seat belts, airbags, and emergency brakes. If you or someone else was injured in a taxicab accident, contact our office today so we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
• Rideshare accidents: Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular over the past few years. These companies provide transportation services through their app, allowing passengers to request rides from private drivers. However, these services often lack proper regulations and oversight, leading to numerous injuries and deaths. Our attorneys will investigate your rideshare accident claim and determine whether you should pursue legal action against the company.
• Rear-end collisions: When another vehicle strikes your rear bumper, it’s called a rear-end collision. Sometimes, the other vehicle driver may not see you until it’s too late. Rear-end collisions are common because they typically involve smaller vehicles striking larger ones.
• Head-on collisions: Head-on collisions are the most dangerous type of crash because both cars are moving forward simultaneously. 
• Wrong-way accidents: Wrong-way accidents happen when a motorist drives the wrong way down a highway or street. They’re dangerous for several reasons, including the fact that they can cause severe property damage and possibly an accident fatality.
• Texting while driving accidents: Texting while driving is illegal in all 50 states. While this practice may seem harmless, it poses a significant risk to others on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting while driving leads to approximately 1,200 traffic fatalities yearly.
• Failure to heed changing weather or road condition accidents: The weather changes throughout the year, and sometimes even during a single day. Drivers must always be aware of changing road conditions before getting behind the wheel. For example, drivers should slow down and pay attention to the road ahead if there has been heavy rain recently.
• Running a stop signal accidents: Running a red light or stop sign violates state laws. This type of traffic offense is punishable by fines and jail time.
• Elderly driver accidents: Elderly drivers face many risks on the road, including poor vision, impaired reflexes, and diminished mental capacity. As a result, elderly drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents than younger motorists.
• Pedestrian accidents: Pedestrians also face many risks on the streets. A pedestrian who steps into the path of an oncoming vehicle without looking could suffer severe injury or death.
• Truck accident injuries: Truck accidents are among the most severe car crashes. If you’ve been injured in one, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
• Tailgating accidents: Tailgating is defined as following closely behind another vehicle. It’s considered a form of aggressive driving prohibited under state law.
• Deadly defective vehicle accidents: Deadly defects occur when a manufacturer fails to test or inspect its products correctly. Some harmful defects include faulty brakes, steering systems, tires, and engines.
• Tire blowout accidents: Tire blowouts are hazardous events that can lead to loss of control of a vehicle. They often occur at high speeds, causing severe injury or death. 
• High winds accidents: High winds pose a danger to motorists because they can cause sudden gusts of wind that can knock over cars and injure people.
• Motorcycle accidents: Motorcycles are popular with young adults, but they have their own set of dangers. Riders must be careful not to ride too close to other vehicles or pedestrians.
• Left turn accidents: Left turns are 32especially risky because they require drivers to cross paths with moving traffic. Unfortunately, left-turn collisions are common, especially when a negligent driver is not paying attention to their surroundings.
• Manufacturer defect accidents: Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that all of their products meet safety standards. When a product does not comply with those standards, it is called a “defective” product. If you were injured due to a defective product, you might be able to file a lawsuit against the company that manufactured the product.
• Animal crossing-the-street accidents: Animal crossing accidents happen when animals run out onto roads and highways. These incidents are hazardous because, besides dogs and cats, they can involve large animals, including cows and horses.
• Loose objects accidents: Loose objects such as metal pipes, tools, and household items can fall off trucks and cars, creating potential hazards for other motorists.
• Street racing accidents: Street racers are reckless drivers who intentionally drive faster than the posted speed limit. This behavior puts innocent bystanders at risk of being seriously hurt or killed.
• Improper turns accidents: Improper turns can include illegal U-turns. They’re dangerous because they put drivers into blind spots where they cannot see oncoming traffic.

Driver Misbehavior Remains a Threat to Your Safety

While poor conditions and high traffic congestion can create unsafe conditions, a motor vehicle driver may generally be to blame for an accident regardless of a high-risk environment. While there may be exceptions, there are many behaviors that may qualify as motorist neglect, such as:

• Driving at a dangerous rate of speed, especially in inclement weather or high-traffic areas.
• Failing to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)reports that 13,592 people were killed in drunk driving-related crashes in Texas between 2009 and 2018.
• Driving erratically may include swerving in and out of lanes abruptly or changing speeds abruptly without reason.
• Failing to obey road safety signals such as yield signs, stop signs, and traffic lights.
• Driving without functioning safety equipment, including but not limited to side mirrors, a rearview mirror, brake lights, and headlights.
• Reckless or aggressive driving.
• Being distracted while driving includes using a cell phone for any reason.

In general, Texas law shields drivers from being held liable for the actions of at-fault drivers who cause harm to others, including you or a loved one.

Accidents sometimes occur because a driver violates a traffic law to prevent collisions. Even if somebody is not criminal in the act that caused your accident, you may have recourse to obtain compensation for your losses through Dallas’ civil courts or another venue.

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We Can Help Demonstrate Another Driver’s Negligence

To pursue compensation, you must demonstrate how the four elements of negligence factor into your case. This is something our Dallas car accident attorneys can do on your behalf. We will build support for your claim while you focus on your treatment and healing.

Duty of Care

First, we can demonstrate that another driver owed you a duty of care. This means they are responsible for keeping you (and others) reasonably safe on the road. This duty extends to all motorists. For example, they should abide by traffic laws and use caution and good judgment. When possible, they should take action to prevent collisions.

Breach of Duty of Care

Next, we have to show that the other driver somehow breached their duty of care. They may have violated a traffic law, such as by speeding. However, they do not have to have violated a traffic law to be held accountable. A careless act can constitute negligence regardless of whether it violated a law.

We can work to show that a reasonable person would have behaved differently under the same circumstances.

Causation

It is crucial to determine the type of accident and if the other involved was an uninsured driver. Witness interviews, scene surveying, accident reconstruction, and other investigative techniques are central to proving causation. We can then work to illustrate how their breach of duty caused or contributed to the accident. Finally, we can gather evidence, like traffic camera footage, to show how their negligence led to the collision.

Damages

Finally, we can consult your doctors to link your injuries to the accident. For example, if you suffered whiplash, we can use your medical records to show that the impact of the collision led to your chronic pain. This also helps us demonstrate other losses, like lost wages, if you had to take time off work to heal.

We gather evidence to show your damages and put a fair and appropriate value on those expenses and losses. If punitive damages should be awarded, this includes likely future costs, intangible losses, and other difficult-to-value damages. The goal is to get you fair compensation as an auto accident victim.

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Common Causes of Car Accidents in Dallas

Several different factors and forms of negligence can cause motor vehicle accidents. However, the most important thing to remember is that if a negligent driver caused an accident, that driver could be held liable for the injuries they sustained in the wreck.

Common causes for auto accidents in Dallas include but are not limited to:

• Distracted driving: Drivers can become distracted in many ways, but everyday situations include talking on a cell phone, texting while driving, or using maps or GPS devices. Dropped items, kids, fighting in the backseat, and eating are also common causes of behind-the-wheel distractions.
• Aggressive driving: Have you been on the road when another car speeds by on the shoulder or passes you in the turn lane? Speeding, reckless driving, swift passing, and a general failure to follow the road rules can put other drivers in danger. In addition, recklessness or bad driving decisions often cause collisions.
• Drowsy driving: When drivers are tired, they often attempt to continue onward. When drivers are tired, they can place other people on the road in danger of a severe accident. Some studies show driving while tired is as dangerous as driving drunk.
• Drunk driving: While it is illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, impaired or drugged driving can cause car accidents in Dallas more often than we would like to believe. While this usually supports a criminal case against the driver, we may be able to build a civil suit to recover compensation for you, as well.
• Teen driving: Young drivers do not have as much experience on the road as other drivers, and they may not be as familiar with traffic laws. They are more prone to making mistakes and causing traffic accidents.
• Inclement weather: If the weather is terrible, it’s best to stay off the road. However, when bad weather contributes to a crash, the driver who made an error behind the wheel is generally at fault.
• Defective automobile parts: Sometimes, a driver is not negligent. Instead, the designer or manufacturer of the automobile may be liable for damages caused by a faulty part.

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How an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer Can Assist With Your Claim

Insurance is not always sufficient coverage for losses you may sustain in a car accident. Therefore, if you need help navigating the legal or settlement process or feel your losses outweigh the coverage34 you may receive, consult our legal team to see if you are eligible to take legal action.

A lawyer or team member will:

• Answer any questions you have about bringing a lawsuit.
• Inform you of losses that may be covered if your case proves successful.
• Initiate your insurance claim or lawsuit if you choose to move forward with legal action.
• Continue to ensure the insurance company is providing timely payments for medical treatment. As a result, our auto accident ensures you are getting total maximum compensation from all at-fault parties.
• We work to ensure you are receiving fair compensation for pain and suffering. We are aggressive personal injury attorneys who fight hard for accident victims.

If You Decide to Move Forward With Your Personal Injury Claim

Once you decide you would like to proceed with an insurance claim or lawsuit, your lawyer will likely:

• Investigate the accident scene to determine who contributed to your injuries, as multiple parties may be responsible in some way.
• Help you file the necessary paperwork, including an accident report or a police report that could be helpful for you to file a lawsuit. This is often required documentation the insurance company will need.
• File your lawsuit as soon as possible, as your case may be subject to a statute of limitations.
• Request the services of experts to provide testimony or analyses on your behalf.
• Determine who the responsible party was, and work with their insurance company.
• Handle every legal aspect of completing a lawsuit, including drafting and filing documents, making appearances in court, and corresponding with attorneys for the defendant or defendants named in your suit.
• Represent you, whether it is in settlement negotiations or at trial.
• Work with the insurance adjuster as your legal representative in your injury claim.
• Guard your rights against legal violations.

An explicit goal of any personal injury lawyer will be to obtain compensation for you or the loved one you bring legal action on behalf of. You should never settle for less than what you deserve, even if it is difficult to prove the amount of damage done to you or your family.

A skilled attorney will work hard to ensure you receive every benefit available under Texas law. Our law firm has been helping clients throughout North Texas recover damages for years. We know what it takes to win and are ready to fight for you.

Our Experienced Car Accident Attorneys Will Help You Obtain Financial Compensation

Our legal team can provide you with more information about how a Dallas car accident lawyer may be able to assist you in seeking a compensation claim. We will work hard to help you recover damages for injuries sustained in a collision, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.

We understand that dealing with a severe injury can be overwhelming. That’s why we take the time to listen to your concerns, answer all of your questions, and explain what happens next.

Our auto accident lawyers will assess your legal options based on your discussion about what happened, who was involved and the severe injuries you suffered. These initial case consultations are always free for injured car accident victims and their families.

Compensation to Cover Financial Losses

Compensation may include financial coverage for economic damages, including:

• Prescription medications
• Medical expenses and out-of-pocket expenses that originate from your accident.
• The income you have lost because of your injuries.
• Long-term effects from your wounds, such as spinal cord injuries and rehabilitation, to improve injury symptoms.
• Necessary medical treatment or medical equipment for your automobile accident.
• Car rental, car repair, or replacement.
• Funeral and burial expenses if your loved one experienced a fatal crash.

Or non-economic damages, including:

• Mental anguish and other pain and suffering you may have endured.
• Emotional distress
• Loss of Consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Loss of ability to perform daily activities
• Loss of parental guidance
• Depression, anxiety, mental disorders such as PTSD
• Discomfort

A car accident can be taxing in many ways, and having a lawyer on your side can help you rest assured details are not being overlooked as you pursue economic justice.

Protect Your Rights to Compensation for Financial Damages

You can do a few things to protect your claim for compensation rights following a Dallas car accident.

Seek Medical Care

The most important thing you can do is to see a doctor. Your case depends on medical documentation that can prove the extent of your injuries and how they affect your life. You may have required emergency room treatment. Even if you did not, see a doctor. They may also refer you to a specialist.

Follow through with any treatment plan they prescribe. Any failure to do so could result in an insurer undervaluing or denying your car accident claim.

Avoid Discussing the Accident or Posting on Social Media

Make sure you avoid posting about your accident online. Even if your account is private, it is better to play it safe. Do not discuss your injuries with anyone except your doctor and your lawyer. What you say online could jeopardize your right to pursue a fair settlement.

Call a Car Accident Lawyer in Dallas for Help With Your Case Today

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you should hire a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. This is true whether you were driving the vehicle that caused the accident or not. The reason is simple: insurance companies often try to settle claims quickly and cheaply. 

Our legal team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins will assess your case and represent you if you have a valid claim. We will explain more about how our qualified Dallas car accident attorneys will handle your case while you or your loved one focuses on getting back to full strength.

We work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay us until you win. Call in the Strong Arm by contacting us online today.

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