As the population of Texas continues to grow and tourism increases, accidents occur daily on the busy roads and highways in the state. Sadly, many car accidents result in serious, debilitating injuries or deaths that could have been prevented.
At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, we have personally witnessed the tragedy and trauma individuals and families face because of catastrophic injury accidents. We focus our practice on helping injured clients obtain the financial compensation they need and deserve for their losses caused by the action or inaction of negligent people.
In most cases, the police officers who respond to a car or other vehicle will gather all the pertinent information from each party, including insurance and contact information, and will take statements from witnesses. However, it is essential for you to collect the insurance and contact information of all the involved parties and witnesses, too.
Next, pursue medical care. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may need immediate attention at an emergency room or you may choose to make an appointment with your doctor. In either case, tell the nurses and doctors that you were involved in an accident. Be sure to give a full description of how the injury occurred, so that the information is placed directly in your medical records along with the details concerning the treatment you received for your injury.
The next important step is seeking legal counsel as soon as possible after the accident. Your attorney will ensure that the details regarding your injuries, damages to the vehicles involved and evidence from your accident will be preserved, and will explain how to respond when the insurance adjuster calls you.
Because the company representative, or adjuster, from the at-fault party’s insurance will attempt to contact you shortly after the accident, it is essential to speak with a personal injury attorney first. Insurance adjusters are known for manipulating what you say through their questioning and then use your statements against you. When you seed our legal help and guidance, we will deal with the insurance companies, while you concentrate on regaining your good health.
Whether a drunk or a distracted driver caused your injuries, the result is the same — serious injuries. With the potential for expensive medical care and disability, it is important have an experienced personal injury attorney evaluate your case.
Contact the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz at (210) 225-HURT (4878) or toll free (800) 645-8553 to arrange a consultation. There is no charge to discuss your situation and find out if you have grounds for a lawsuit and to recover damages.
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The Law Offices of Michael De La Paz represents clients throughout Texas in all areas of personal injury and consumer law.
The law firm serves cities including, but not limited to San Antonio, San Marcos New Braunsfels, Austin, Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen, Del Rio, Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kingsville, Alice and Harlingen as well as the counties of Bexar, Travis, Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, Jefferson, Hays, Cameron and Val Verde.