Car Accident Lawyers
For Texas

As the second-largest state in the U.S., Texas has the largest highway network in the country, covering its 665,384-square-mile area. 3,233 miles of the nation’s interstate system run through Texas, providing outlets for Texas railway, air and sea hubs that transport freight throughout the country.

So many roads and the presence of vital freight routes mean that many car accidents happen daily. If you sustain injuries in a car crash, you may qualify to seek compensation from at-fault parties. You will likely have a better outcome if you hire a car accident lawyer to help you with your claim in Texas.

Texas Car Accident Statistics

The estimated population of Texas, as of July 2023, was 30.5 million people. In 2022, 279 million tourists visited. These facts combine to help explain why there are so many car accidents in the Lone Star State.

The Texas Department of Transportation provides annual motor vehicle crash statistics. These figures provide 2022 data for the five largest cities in the state.

Houston, with a population of 2,296,253, experienced 67,386 car accidents that produced 326 fatalities, 9,184 suspected injuries and 21,637 possible injuries.

With a population of 1,445,662, there were 39,355 collisions in San Antonio that took 199 lives and caused 7,188 suspected injuries and 9,949 possible injuries.

Dallas has a population of 1,300,642 and saw 33,980 crashes that caused 228 fatalities, 6,630 suspected injuries and 8,825 possible injuries.

Austin, with a population of 958,202, had 12,768 total accidents, which produced 116 fatalities, 3,683 suspected injuries and 4,846 possible injuries.

Fort Worth, population 924,663, had 13,401 wrecks that killed 120 people, with 3,237 injuries suspected and 3,724 possible injuries.

And here is how things look percentage wise:

Percentage wise, the cities are similar, the largest discrepancies being in the number of Suspected Injuries and Possible Injuries.

Statewide Crash Facts

For the calendar year 2022, these statistics show alarming trends:

• There was a total of 427,806 crashes statewide that killed 2,354 people and produced 244,092 injuries.
• At least one person died on TX roads every day.
• 95% of people killed in car crashes were in accidents with alcohol as a contributing factor.
• Annual traveled vehicle miles totaled almost 290 billion.
• Unsafe speed, following too closely, failing to yield the right of way, driver inattention and unsafe lane changes were among the top contributing factors.

Human error contributed to causing the majority of the 2022 Texas car accidents, qualifying most of those injured to seek compensation for their damages. The process typically starts by filing an insurance claim, but insurance companies may not treat you fairly unless you have legal representation.

Why Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer From Big Auto?

Although you can handle your claim alone, hiring an experienced attorney from a car accident law firm that reaches Texas has multiple benefits and may increase the amount of compensation you receive significantly. Particularly if your injuries are serious, you need to spend your time and focus your efforts on recovery.

When you hire a competent lawyer from Big Auto, we can handle your claim and potential lawsuit to allow you the space to heal.

No Risk

You may worry that you can’t afford to hire an attorney, but Big Auto won’t charge you unless we win compensation on your behalf. We understand that your medical expenses are mounting while you have no income coming in, so there are no upfront fees.

You have nothing to lose by hiring one of our auto accident lawyers for your accident in Texas, but you can potentially gain a lot.

Legal Advice

If you’ve never been involved in a car accident, there is probably a lot of vital information you don’t know. When you contact Big Auto to request your free case evaluation, we can provide information and legal advice specific to your situation.

Administrative Tasks

Car accident claims involve a lot of paperwork, all with deadlines you must meet. Your legal team will take care of case-related administrative tasks for you.

Investigations

Fault determines who is responsible for paying compensation in a car crash, and it often takes a thorough investigation to discover evidence that proves who caused your accident. You’ll need this evidence to support your claim.

Your car accident lawyer knows how to conduct an investigation, the kinds of evidence you need and where to find it. Because Big Auto has a nationwide network, we have the resources to follow leads wherever they take us.

Insurance Company Communications

Someone needs to handle all the documents, emails and phone calls from insurance companies, but it doesn’t have to be you. Insurers sometimes try to trick unwary claimants into admitting fault in a recorded conversation or signing paperwork that can damage their chances for compensation.

You can designate your attorney to handle all communications with involved insurance companies. This also gives you a better chance to recuperate with less stress.

Settlement Negotiations

Many people don’t know that you don’t have to accept the first compensation offer made by insurance carriers. These companies know how much your case is worth, but they often make intentionally low initial offers, hoping to minimize how much they have to pay.

Amounts and specific damages vary, but many people receive compensation for their medical treatments, lost wages, replacement services and property damage. You may also qualify to obtain compensation for pain and suffering, losing your ability to enjoy life and other conditions that adversely affect your quality of life.

You can negotiate for more compensation. However, these insurers have their own attorneys who handle negotiations routinely. You may not be as successful as your car accident lawyer from Big Auto at maximizing your settlement.

Litigation

We settle most claims without having to go to court. A trial is a lengthy, expensive and stressful process. However, we may suggest that you file a personal injury lawsuit if insurance companies refuse to offer reasonable compensation amounts or deny your claim altogether.

If you haven’t already, you would probably hire an attorney at this point, but it makes sense to bring us in as soon as possible after your accident. If circumstances warrant a trial, we need sufficient time to prepare a strong case on your behalf. Faster involvement also means we may be able to avoid a lawsuit.

What Is Negligence?

Legally, negligence means failing to act like a reasonable person would in the same situation to avoid harming others. Negligence is the basis for most personal injury claims, including car accident cases.

Every person who operates a motor vehicle has a duty of care to drive safely. To hold someone accountable for causing your accident, your car accident lawyer must provide evidence that proves:

1. Someone owed you a duty of care.
2. That party breached their duty of care.
3. You sustained injuries.
4. Your injuries and related damages are a direct result of the breach.

If all these statements are true, you can seek compensation as long as you are less than 50% responsible for causing your accident.

What Does Modified Comparative Negligence Mean?

When more than one party shares the blame for a car accident, Texas uses modified comparative negligence standards to determine whether you can seek compensation and how much you might obtain. You can seek damages if your assigned degree of fault is less than 50%, but your compensation amount will be less than the total.

For example, if you are 25% at fault for causing your collision, expect only 75% of your total damages. Without legal representation, insurance companies may try to place more blame on you than you deserve to reduce how much they have to pay. Your attorney won’t let that happen.

Are Car Accident Claims Complicated?

Several complications could arise and hinder your ability to receive fair compensation unless you have a knowledgeable car accident lawyer on your side. Commercial vehicles, including rideshare autos, large trucks and delivery vans, may have more than one party responsible for their actions. Drivers, employers, parts manufacturers and maintenance companies are a few of the potentially liable parties.

When government agencies fail to maintain roads or traffic lights, you can file a claim against the appropriate agency if the poor conditions contributed to your collisions. These claims must adhere to shorter timeframes and follow stricter protocols than most.

Some accidents involve multiple vehicles. The more cars, the more complicated your claim can become. Each driver will receive an assigned percentage of fault, and their insurance companies often argue.

Every accident is unique, and yours may have other kinds of complications. Fortunately, your legal team has likely handled similar cases and knows what to do to overcome any challenges.

Here Are The Type Of Lawyers You Can Expect From Big Auto

Why Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer From Big Auto For Texas Accident?

We don’t just win — we win big. We have car accident attorneys that can help you in your area who know the applicable laws and are familiar with local courts. We focus on all kinds of truck and car accident cases, giving us many advantages we will use for your benefit.

If you sustained injuries in a car accident, contact Big Auto today. We are not based in Texas, but we can still evaluate your case, explain your legal options and tell you how we can help. Someone can speak to you 24/7. Call us at 844-BIG-AUTO, email us or submit our online case evaluation request form.