Book A Free Consultation now
Book A Free Consultation now
Book A Free Consultation now
Book A Free Consultation now
Andrew T. Thomas personal Injury Lawyers are open 24/7, so our accident attorneys will:
Andrew T. Thomas Personal Injury Lawyers has been representing injured clients throughout Texas and California since 2008. We’ve taken on some of the biggest cases because we have the experience, expertise, and resources to get results.
Auto accidents can cause major physical and psychological trauma that deserves compensation. While driving is second nature to most Americans, an auto accident can instantly and drastically change the lives of both the victims and their families. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 8 and 34. Moreover, many others come away from a car accident with life-altering injuries and/or permanent disabilities.
Andrew T. Thomas Personal Injury Lawyers has a proven track record in handling these cases and routinely obtains the maximum insurance recovery for its clients while taking the time to carefully assist its clients with all ancillary needs and concerns that arise along the way, including but not limited to obtaining all necessary medical treatment.
While this can be a difficult time, we are here to make it as easy and pain-free as possible. Andrew T. Thomas Personal Injury Lawyers have the knowledge and experience to help you through every aspect of this process. We will ensure that you get the best and proper medical treatment that you need, and give you complete guidance on the process of getting a top settlement for your injuries.
Being in a car accident can be upsetting and confusing, but it is important that you keep your wits about you. After an auto or car accident has occurred it is often unclear how the accident happened, who was at-fault, and to what degree they were at-fault. Sometimes, car accidents happen due to one person’s negligence, while other times two or more people may be responsible.
It is imperative that you do not actively accept or appear to be accepting blame for the accident. The words “I’m sorry” can easily be misconstrued as acceptance of blame. Never say you are sorry that an accident happened. Instead, ask if everyone is ok, if anyone has been hurt, or if someone can call the police and an ambulance. The words you use can easily make a potential lawsuit more difficult. To put it another way, chose your words carefully!
A pure comparative negligence system of law which states that each person involved in an auto accident is responsible for their share of the fault. For instance, if an investigation into the accident reveals that you are 30% at-fault for the accident, you will be responsible for 30% of the other person’s damages. If the investigation reveals the other person is 70% at-fault he/she will be responsible for 70% of your damages. In essence, if you are awarded $200,000 in damages, you will be entitled to $140,000 (70% x $200,000). If the other person is awarded $100,000 in damages, he/she will be entitled to $30,000 (30% x $100,000).
Experienced car accident lawyers in Texas and California can do their own investigation into the accident, with the help of accident scene reconstruction professionals and investigators, and provide evidence that the other driver was partly or completely at-fault. Speaking with experienced and knowledgeable auto accident attorneys with Andrew T. Thomas will help you to get the best possible settlement based on your injuries. Give us a call at 972 200 2850 or contact us via our website link, for a free consultation.
Definitely Yes! If you can safely do it, take pictures and videos of the accident scene. Keep in mind that your health and well-being is more important than anything else, so be careful when taking pictures around moving vehicles and road hazards.
Remember the expression, “a picture speaks a thousand words”? Your auto accident attorney can use your photos to prove that the accident happened, that your vehicle was damaged, the other driver and vehicle were involved in the accident (some drivers have even denied being involved in an accident), and to show just how serious your injuries are based on the vehicle damage. Insurance companies do everything they can to deny responsibility and to minimize settlement payouts. Pictures also improve the likelihood of getting a settlement without actually going before a judge to litigate a case.
In addition to photos, you can also take video of the accident and the people involved. When you take photos or videos make sure to take front, side, and angle views of all vehicles, and street signs and traffic lights to identify the location. Also take pictures of license plates, insurance cards, personal licenses, and car registrations, and get names and addresses of everyone involved, including witnesses.
Here at Andrew T. Thomas Personal Injury Lawyers, our experienced car accident attorneys’ job is to get you the best settlement for the injuries you sustained. We find that when our clients have pictures and videos of the accident scene and the people involved, it makes our jobs much easier and allows us to get larger settlements for our clients.
In the vast majority of car accident cases, car crash injury claims are settled outside of the courtroom and without the need for a lawsuit. Before going to court, the car accident lawyers on each side do their research and decide how much a personal injury case is worth to each of them. The defendant’s (person being accused or sued) insurance company starts with low-ball offers hoping the plaintiff’s (person doing the accusing or suing) lawyer accepts the offer. The Plaintiffs lawyer makes a counteroffer, on the high side, in hope that the insurance company will come back with a much better counteroffer.
The negotiations go on like that for a while until the case is either settled with both sides accepting an offer, or until the plaintiff and their lawyer file a lawsuit. However, even if a lawsuit is filed, it doesn’t automatically go to a judge, jury, and courtroom. The case could still be settled through mediation before it goes to court trial.
Once again, most personal injury and auto accident cases are settled before a plaintiff has to appear in court.
Andrew T. Thomas Personal Injury Lawyers is paid on a contingency fee basis, and get paid when we win your case. If we don’t win, we don’t get paid. We use a retainer agreement, which spells out all the details, so there are no surprises. Before hiring a car accident lawyer to represent you, make sure you understand their game plan and agree with their strategy. If you have any additional questions about fees and expenses, ask your law firm for the details.
