Car Accident Testimonial – The Family of Beatrice Rivera
"Mr. Harris gathered the experts to reenact the accident very quickly. He remained in contact with us and kept us updated and informed. We did not know about the criminal part of our case and Mr. Harris helped us get those questions answered."
HOUSTON CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Why Are Car Accident Lawyers Helpful?
Car wrecks happen every hour of every day here in Greater Houston. After a car accident, you will have a wrecked or totaled vehicle and you will be hurt. You are going to incur medical bills and might have to miss work.But you are not alone. Most motor vehicle accidents are preventable and only happen because drivers make mistakes, don’t pay attention, talk on a cell phone, text message, eat a snack, or play with the radio. Most wrecks usually come down to one driver not paying enough attention. Another major cause of accident injuries and traffic fatalities is drunk driving.
Texas drivers have a duty to exercise care, caution and control when driving. In Texas, negligence in a car accident is determined by whether or not a driver was keeping a “proper lookout.” A driver has to observe all circumstances of driving to prevent an accident. Drivers have a duty to pay attention to the road and to other drivers.
You will need the help of a Houston Auto Accident Attorneys in order to prove the offending driver was negligent in your car accident. You also have to show that you did suffer bodily injury. Your damages for a car accident case can include loss of income because you are unable to work, medical costs, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
Let Us Handle the Insurance Companies
An insurance adjuster may offer you an amount of money that seems like more than enough to cover your medical bills and repair your vehicle. However, only an experienced attorney can help you evaluate the amount of money you will need to cover lost wages, physical therapy, surgeries and other medical treatment. Without legal representation, you may be signing away the rights to a fair settlement. With over 40 years of experience in personal injury law and partners who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, we have the experience and training necessary to obtain the best result possible for you and your loved ones who have been injured or killed in a Greater Houston Area Car Accident.Other Accident Areas:
For a free initial consultation with a Houston car accident lawyer at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., call 713-574-5089 or contact us on-line.
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Stacey Burke is responsible for the content of this website. Jonathan S. Harris, Matthew Shaffer & Arthur Schechter are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Unless indicated otherwise, attorneys are not board certified. Principal office is in Houston, Texas.