Auto Accidents

Auto Accidents

For the simple reason that almost everyone is in a car on a daily basis, automobile accidents are fairly common, and the average person has a general understanding of the rights and responsibilities of driving. Auto accidents may be more common, but their fallout is no less destructive. Every driver in Texas has a legal responsibility to exercise caution, so if you feel that a car accident you were involved in was caused by the negligence of another driver, you may have cause for a lawsuit. Clark | von Plonski | Anderson has a proven record of success representing clients in automobile accidents suffered in a variety of situations, from rural roads to ride-share apps like Uber that claim to offer “safe rides”.

The 24-Hour Rule

Got into an accident? You have 24 hours to do these 3 things:

1. Take photos of EVERYTHING.
2. Get witness info.
3. See a doctor.

Miss these? Your case just got 10x harder to win.

What Damages Can You Claim?

Pattern Jury Charge 28.3 lays out the basic question a jury will be asked when assessing personal injury damages. They are:

1. Physical pain and mental anguish sustained in the past.
2. Physical pain and mental anguish that, in reasonable probability, the claimant will sustain in the future.
3. Loss of earning capacity sustained in the past.
4. Loss of earning capacity that, in reasonable probability, the claimant will sustain in the future.
5. Disfigurement sustained in the past.
6. Disfigurement that, in reasonable probability, the claimant will sustain in the future.
7. Physical impairment sustained in the past.
8. Physical impairment that, in reasonable probability, the claimant will sustain in the future.
9. Medical care expenses incurred in the past.
10. Medical care expenses, that in reasonable probability, the claimant will incur in the future.