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Mar 7, 2021

What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be scary and disorienting. Unfortunately, making the wrong choices immediately after a car accident can prevent you from receiving fair compensation for your injuries. If you follow the steps in this guide you can ensure that you protect yourself and your right to recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZp4WV2fZ1k What do I do after a car accident? There are several steps you should take after any car accident: File a Police Report No matter how insignificant the accident might seem, you should always call the police to file an incident report. A police determination of fault is usually persuasive to insurance adjusters and having a police report on file can help avoid situations where the only evidence is your testimony. Under Texas Transportation Code § 550.026, you are legally required to immediately inform law enforcement if you are involved in a motor vehicle crash that results in any of the following: Injury to a personDeath of a personDamage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven Photograph the Scene After contacting the police, you should take photos of the vehicles involved in the crash from every angle — as well as close-up and far away…

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Mar 7, 2021

How Do I Make a Car Accident Report?

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you should always contact the police to file a car accident report, no matter how minor you think it is. Insurance companies often see a police determination of who is at fault for the crash as highly-persuasive evidence. Being able to point to an official police report that supports your side of the story can help you avoid situations where the only evidence you have is your testimony.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVe2tXNFqSk What is a car accident report? A car accident report is either filed by a law enforcement officer or a person involved in a motor vehicle crash. The report summarizes the details of the accident, including: The damages and injuries causedThe parties involvedThe location of the accidentA narrative summary of the eventsAny citations issued or charges made How do I make a car accident report? Reporting methods will vary depending on where your accident occurs. If you’ve been involved in a non-emergency car accident, you should contact the local police department for non-emergencies to inquire about making a report. You should always call 9-1-1 in emergency situations.  Do I need to file a police report for a car accident? Under Texas Transportation Code…

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Feb 3, 2021

What to Do if Your Car Insurance Claim Is Denied

If your car insurance claim is denied, you might be worried that you'll be stuck fixing your own car and paying for your medical expenses out of your own pocket. There are very few things that are more stressful than a car accident and the claims process that follows, especially if you are injured. The last thing you need to add to your headache is the insurance company giving you the runaround.  Here at Attorney911, we've been helping people deal with insurance claim denials and auto insurance companies for 20 years. Many of our clients come to us after their claims are denied and ask us what to do next. So what should you do if your car insurance claim is denied?  Here is a guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsdXq0WOH8M&feature=youtu.be Can my car insurance deny my claim after an accident? Insurance companies have the right to deny claims and they take advantage of that right whenever they can.  If you were hit by someone else, you can file a claim against the responsible party’s insurance.  If you hit someone then you will need to file your property damage claim with your own insurance and if you were injured - ask them what coverage…

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Feb 3, 2021

Truck Tire Blowouts and When You Need a Lawyer

Truck tire blowouts cause more than an estimated 11,000 crashes on American roadways every year. In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 738 fatalities from tire-related motor vehicle crashes. These dangerous accidents affect more than just truck drivers. If you are unfortunate enough to be passing a truck that suffers a blown tire, your car could be impacted by debris or forced into a dangerous swerve. Possibly worse, if you are behind a truck tire blowout, the truck driver may lose control and cause a hazardous multi-car accident involving nearby vehicles. It is often people in passenger cars that suffer the worst injuries from truck tire blowout accidents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCTumr1looc&feature=youtu.be What is a semi-truck tire blowout? You have likely seen pieces of tire lying on the side of the road, especially on highways. These fragments are typically the result of truck tire blowouts. A blowout occurs after a tire rapidly deflates, in turn causing an explosion. In a typical truck tire blowout, the truck driver can slowly pull to the side of the road. In certain circumstances, whether because of bad weather, heavy traffic, high speeds, or a distracted driver, a truck tire blowout results in a catastrophic traffic…

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Feb 3, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Settlements

If you've been injured in a car crash due to the negligence of another driver then you're entitled to compensation for your injuries through a car accident settlement. This settlement will be paid by either your insurance company or the other driver's insurer. Negotiating and securing fair compensation can be challenging and confusing.  And insurance companies are known for taking advantage of claimants without attorneys. As a personal injury law firm, we've helped our clients secure thousands of car accident settlements over the years. We've also obtained more than our fair share of knowledge about the process. So, we decided to create an ultimate guide to car accident settlements to help people dealing with insurance companies for the first time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subYAvjsgk4&feature=youtu.be What is a car accident insurance settlement? A car accident insurance settlement is a payment an insurance company gives you to settle your claim after a car accident. When you file an insurance claim, a claims adjuster reviews the facts, the law, the medical records, and other circumstances surrounding the accident and offers you an initial settlement to close the case.  Here's an insider tip: the first settlement offer is always a lowball bid. Insurance adjusters often approach victims…

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Feb 3, 2021

How to Negotiate a Car Accident Settlement

If you've been in a crash and are trying to get the insurance company to offer you what you deserve, it can be challenging to negotiate a car accident settlement. Insurance companies are notorious for paying you less than what you need to compensate for your injuries and taking advantage of injured people who are not represented by lawyers.  As legal emergency personal injury lawyers, we deal with insurance companies every day.  While they are trying to minimize your damages, we fight to maximize your recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV0VC5-1CJ8&feature=youtu.be What is a car accident insurance settlement? A car accident insurance settlement is simply the amount of money you agree to accept from an insurance to pay you for your injuries. What normally happens is after you file an insurance claim a claims adjuster will offer you a settlement amount to pay your damages and close the case.  It is usually a very low amount, like $500.  Once you receive an initial offer, you will have to decide whether to accept it or attempt to negotiate a better settlement. While it's completely understandable why some people just want to take the initial offer, the first settlement the insurance company offers is always a…

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Feb 3, 2021

How Do Car Insurance Companies Calculate Pain and Suffering?

Car accident victims are not only entitled to reimbursement for their tangible monetary losses, such as medical bills and property damage, but they are also owed compensation for pain and suffering. But how do car insurance companies assign a dollar amount to something abstract like pain and suffering?  At Attorney911, we have years of experience helping people injured in car accidents get paid. So, we decided to create this guide on how car insurance companies calculate settlement offers for pain and suffering to help people even more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EE9AWT12Kg&feature=youtu.be What is pain and suffering? First things first, what does “pain and suffering” actually mean?  In addition to reimbursement for your medical expenses and damage to your vehicle, car accident victims are entitled to compensation for the physical and emotional agony the accident caused them. Money paid to compensate for the physical pain caused by your injuries is called "pain and suffering," and payment for mental, emotional, and psychological harm, like anxiety or depression, is called "mental anguish."  Almost any sort of physical, emotional, mental, or psychological harm caused by the crash can qualify as pain and suffering. Victims can be paid for both the pain and suffering they already endured and…

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Feb 3, 2021

Can I Get a PTSD Payout After a Car Accident?

Most people already know that an insurance company will reimburse you for a physical injury after a motor vehicle accident. But you might not be aware that the law does allow for compensation for mental or psychological injuries. You are entitled to money damages for psychological injuries such as PTSD caused by the car crash.  The issue is documentation.  An insurance company, or a jury, is not going to pay you any money for PTSD if we can’t back it up with documentation from a doctor, psychologist, or licensed therapist.  They are not going to just take your word for it.  We have to prove it with documentation. As personal injury lawyers, we have devoted years to understanding the intricacies of car accident cases. Relying on our substantial experience, we've compiled some useful information on PTSD payouts that can help you understand your rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9803X_jnR4A&feature=youtu.be What is PTSD? PTSD (short for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) is a psychiatric disorder that affects people who have experienced, witnessed, or been exposed to an upsetting or traumatic event. Some common examples of traumatic incidents that trigger PTSD include: Being involved in a bad accidentSuffering severe injuries in an accidentLong-term physical pain and sufferingOr even…

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Jan 6, 2021

The Definitive Guide to Commercial Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents injured 151,000 people and killed another 4,951 in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In these fatal crashes, only 18 percent of the fatalities were the truck drivers themselves. That means over 4,000 other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists were killed in commercial trucking accidents, and many more were injured. Commercial trucks can be dangerous, and when accidents occur, it’s usually the drivers in passenger vehicles who get hurt. In this definitive guide, we’ve answered a handful of questions that people frequently ask us about commercial truck accidents and how to get  the compensation you deserve for your injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEeZf-k8Ao&feature=youtu.be What Is a Commercial Truck Accident? In the United States, a motor vehicle is designated as a commercial vehicle when it is titled or registered to a company.  Commercial truck classifications are determined according to weight, using what is called the “gross vehicle weight rating”, or GVWR. There are eight different classes of commercial trucks, ranging from Class 1 (0 to 6,000 pounds) to Class 8 (above 33,000 pounds). Some common examples of commercial trucks include: Tractor Trailers (also called Big Rigs or Eighteen Wheelers)Heavy HaulersFlatbed TrucksRefrigerator TrucksDump TrucksCement MixersGarbage TruckTankers The Federal Motor…

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Jan 4, 2021

The Victim’s Guide to 18-Wheeler Accident Injuries

18-wheeler accident victims are dealing with a legal emergency.  They need to file a lawsuit to recover the monetary damages they deserve.  They need the help of a legal emergency personal injury lawyer. We have witnessed first-hand the extent of pain and suffering caused by 18-wheeler or semi truck accidents. And to make matters worse, the truck driver and trucking company always try to deny fault and shift the blame onto the victim.  They will try to make the legal emergency victim settle for an inadequate settlement amount. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an 18-wheeler, semi, or other trucking accident, you need to file a lawsuit to recover the monetary damages you deserve.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxEHIxZTbK8&feature=youtu.be Do I need to sue a trucking company after an 18-wheeler accident? Yes, generally you need to sue the big rig trucking company. It’s important to realize that trucking companies and their insurance companies have whole teams of lawyers working night and day fighting to minimize claims.  Their job is to convince the jury that the injured victims were at fault in the accident.  And that the injured victim is not that hurt. They will make below case value…

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