How Our Dallas Vehicle Accident Lawyers Can Help
Serving Dallas and all of the U.S., our trial lawyers handle personal injury and wrongful death cases for victims of vehicle accidents and their families. This includes:
What to Do After a Dallas Car Accident
Taking the right steps after a car accident can make a significant difference in your ability to maximize your financial compensation. Any information you collect could be helpful in your claim later.
After a car accident, if you are physically able, speak to the other driver(s) and collect:
- Names
- Phone numbers
- License plate numbers
- Insurance information.
- Photos of the accident scene
- Photos of any damage to vehicles
While speaking with your insurance company within 24 hours is required, be mindful of what you say to them or the other party's insurance. Saying too much could make you seem at fault for the accident, even if you were not. If you're able, call a Dallas car accident attorney beforehand. A lawyer can protect you from saying things the insurance company will hold against you, and they can also ensure that you benefit from all avenues for compensation, which can include covering medical expenses, lost work time, diminished future earnings, and more.
Determining Fault for Car Accidents in Dallas
Since Texas uses modified comparative negligence, anyone injured in a car accident has to be considered 50% or less at fault for a crash in order to receive compensation for insurance. Any percentage of shared fault for the crash would lead to a reduction in the compensation available. That means that even if you are partially at fault for the crash, you could still be owed compensation.
It also means that the other party's insurance company is going to try to shift as much blame onto you as possible to avoid paying. With the right attorney representing you, however, you can make sure that insurance doesn't try to wriggle out of its duty to you, and that the party who is truly responsible for the crash pays you the financial damages you're entitled to.
Parties who can be at fault in a car accident can include:
- Auto manufacturers
- Distracted drivers
- Speeding drivers
- Drunk drivers
- Fatigued drivers
- Drivers who violated rules of the road (tailgating, running stop sign, etc.)
Whatever state an accident happens, whether it has comparative negligence or not, it's critical that you don't apologize or admit fault to anyone, even if you simply mean to sympathize with someone else who was in the crash. These words can be used against you unfairly, keeping you from recovering the settlement you need to cover medical expenses, income losses, and more.
Dallas Ambulance Accident Attorneys
Powerful Legal Help After Catastrophic Emergency Vehicle Accidents
Ambulances are supposed to help people, not hurt them. However, they are operated by humans who are susceptible to errors, on roadways where there are also distracted and drunk drivers. For these reasons, they are sometimes involved in accidents that leave patients and drivers with catastrophic injuries. If you or someone you love was involved in an accident involving an ambulance, we encourage you to contact our firm as quickly as possible. We have a history of winning results in these serious cases, and we're here to help you.
Record-Setting $117 Verdict for Client in Ambulance Collision
This story begins with a woman who was seven months pregnant. She started to experience strong stomach pains, and she called for an ambulance. While they were en route to the hospital, the ambulance driver took his eyes off the road for a moment. That was all it took for the ambulance to crash into the back of a sugar cane truck. The woman suffered severe spinal cord and brain injuries, and her daughter had to be delivered prematurely. The mother would never fully recover and would remain in a wheelchair for life.
Arnold & Itkin took on the case and fought for a $117 million verdict.
This verdict ensured our client and her two daughters would receive the care and support they needed. This is why our Dallas ambulance accident attorneys do what we do—to help people going through the toughest times. We provide the guidance and representation that can make all the difference in getting answers and compensation to rebuild and move on.
Investigating a Dallas Ambulance Accident
Determining the cause is essential in ambulance accident cases. We need to know what caused the collision to see who should be held responsible for medical bills, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and other damages. We use different methods for investigating a crash depending on the circumstances, but we will typically work with accident reconstruction specialists, investigators, and experts in engineering, medicine, and other fields to paint a clear picture of the circumstances leading up to the collision, plus the collision itself.
Our investigators and our team may consider such details and evidence as:
- Witness accounts of the accident
- The scene of the accident, including skid marks, traffic signs, etc.
- The location and type of damage sustained by all involved vehicles
- The location and type of injury sustained by all victims
- Police reports
- The ambulance's EDR (event data recorder)
- Ambulance driver and ambulance maintenance logs
About Dallas, TX
More than 1.3 million people call Dallas home. The city is the seat of Dallas County, Texas, and is the ninth most populous city in the United States. Dallas is widely known as a transportation hub, complete with Dallas Love Field and the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (one of the largest, busiest airports in the world), a major inland port, key railroad lines, and four interstate highways meeting in the city. A fifth interstate loops around Dallas. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) also offers transportation through the city.
Dallas is a strong, stable industrial and financial center in North Texas, and its transportation system was built to support its many residents, tourists, and visitors. The High Five Interchange, which was constructed at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway) and Interstate 635 (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway), is one of the biggest freeway interchanges in America. Interstates 45, 35E, 30, and 20 all meet in Dallas, providing the foundation for the city’s highway system.
Dallas can be divided into three primary geographical areas: Central Dallas, East Dallas, and South Dallas. Central Dallas includes the downtown area, which has numerous districts within and is known for its nightlife, retail stores, restaurants, and more. East Dallas contains a trendy arts district, suburbs, and a historic district. South Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas as well as Exposition Park, and several neighborhoods. Because of its strong economy and wide array of activities and attractions for everyone, Dallas is a hotspot for businesses, tourists, young adults, and families.
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Call a Dallas Car Accident Attorney Today: (888) 493-1629
If you've been in a car accident, it is time to get the help of a Dallas car accident attorney. You deserve the best possible recovery from your accident, and a lawyer is the best way to get it. Insurance companies are not on your side, so it is important to obtain the help of a knowledgeable advocate whose interests align with yours.
The following are examples of notable case results for victims of vehicle accidents:
- $117 million verdict for a woman injured in a catastrophic ambulance accident
- $12 million settlement for a truck driver who was crushed by his own cargo
- $10 million settlement for a family involved in a fatal trucking accident
The Dallas personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Itkin know how to obtain results for our clients—we have won billions of dollars for. We are proud Texans who are dedicated to fighting for the injured and wronged. Whether we settle out of court or take the trial to verdict, our firm has the resources and experience to ensure you're getting what you deserve. We understand these times are challenging; you won't pay any fees unless we win your case.
If you have been injured in a car crash, call the Dallas car accident attorneys at Arnold & Itkin at (888) 493-1629.
