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After a car accident, you could have injuries that prevent you from working and doing what you enjoy. You also might accrue medical bills you are struggling to pay. Fortunately, you can receive compensation for those losses. You could recover monetary awards that could pay your medical bills, lost income, and non-monetary losses through an auto accident claim or lawsuit. Non-monetary losses could include the physical or emotional pain you suffered from your injuries.
An Austin auto accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins could help you recover compensation for your losses. For more than 30 years, our firm has represented thousands of accident victims injured in traffic accidents. We know what to do to prove your damages and seek maximum compensation in your case. Our Austin personal injury lawyer can build a strong case so you can move forward with your life without worrying about how to afford your bills.
An Austin auto accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can start working on your case as soon as you hire us. Since the Texas statute of limitations states you have only two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit, we must get to work fast.
Our auto accident attorneys can take the following steps in your Austin motor vehicle accident case. We can:
On top of handling legal matters, we also offer our accident clients support. We understand the legal process to recover financial losses from negligent drivers can be extremely stressful for crash victims. We can ease your stress and fears by handling communications and providing frequent status updates.
Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
After sustaining injuries in a car accident in Austin, you could seek compensation for your damages. The damages you may incur vary based on your specific set of circumstances. Our team can work hard to ensure we identify all damages you suffered, including property damage and other losses.
Here are just some of the damages we can help you recover:
Your medical bills could get extremely high when you sustain injuries. The costs add up quickly even if you only have to receive medical care for a few weeks.
Medical procedures or care you could require after a car accident injury in Austin include:
If your injuries require treatment after your claim settles, you can seek compensation for future medical bills through your claim. The Austin car accident attorneys from our firm know how to figure out how much compensation your future medical bills will require. We can use this information and include it in your claim.
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you could seek legal action to recover the income you lost while healing. In addition to lost income, you could also include the loss of the following because of your inability to work:
You deserve compensation for the past and future income you lost. Our attorneys can fight for you when seeking to hold the liable parties accountable.
Damages you might not realize you could seek compensation for include emotional and physical pain and suffering. The law defines these damages as non-economic damages. Although you may not have suffered a measurable monetary loss for your physical and emotional pain, you still deserve compensation for enduring it.
Our auto accident attorneys can gather strong evidence to prove you deserve to get compensation. First, we can speak to your healthcare providers and mental health professionals to determine the level of pain you experienced. Then, we can use formulas to assign a value to these damages.
If your loved one suffered severe injuries in an accident, you could seek for loss of consortium damages. These damages could compensate you or other eligible surviving family members for the following:
Auto accident victims can also request compensation for other crash-related damages, such as impaired quality of life, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other related losses.
You could be eligible to recover loss of consortium and other wrongful death compensation if your loved one suffered injuries in a fatal accident in the Austin area.
Under a wrongful death lawsuit, designated survivors can seek compensation for their late loved one’s accident-related medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, lost income, and other monetary damages. Our wrongful death attorneys can review with you and your family how Texas law governs the legal process and answer your questions.
You might wonder if you need an attorney when you get into an accident. While you can handle your case independently, an attorney can add significant value. We recommend hiring a car accident attorney when your case has the following circumstances:
A car accident attorney knows the law and will protect your legal rights and interests. They can also ensure the liable party doesn’t infringe on your rights after a car accident.
Fatal accident count: 107
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 170
Fatalities: 116
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 227
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 51
Clay Jenkins started his personal injury practice in 1989 after clerking for the Texas Supreme Court. He co-counseled some of Brian Loncar’s biggest cases for 25 years before purchasing an interest in the firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Learn More
Our highly experienced lawyers will contact you for a Free Legal Consultation.
If you were involved in a car accident in Austin that was caused by a negligent driver, the legal team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can help.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Austin auto accident attorney. A team member can speak to you 24/7, 365 days per week to discuss your case. We are ready to help you in your time of need, and with an eye on the time limits that apply to your case, we urge you to take prompt action.
