Automobile / Motorcycle / Pedestrian Accidents
Strict time limits apply when seeking compensation for a motor vehicle accident, whether you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. You should seek medical attention immediately and this should be followed by legal advice as soon as possible
Alcohol-Related Accidents: Nothing is more scary than a drunk driver operating a vehicle on our Texas roads and highways. Each year drunk drivers kill and seriously injure many fellow Texans. Texas law provides for both criminal prosecution and civil liability of drunk drivers. Drunk drivers are also usually guilty of gross negligence. Texas jurors are historically intolerant of drunk drivers and often award large verdicts. Frequently, drunk drivers severely injure people and have only the minimum amount of insurance. But Texas law also allows an injured person to seek compensation from a business that served or sold the drink driver after he was already obviously intoxicated. This type of claim requires immediate investigation to establish where and when a drunk was sold alcohol. If you, a family member or friend have been injured by a drunk driver you should contact an attorney to explore your claim for all possible sources of compensation.
Pedestrians: Among the most serious traffic incidents are those involving pedestrians. Lacking any protection whatsoever, a pedestrian is completely vulnerable to serious injuries when struck by a moving vehicle. Even a relatively slow-moving vehicle can cause fractures and other major injuries to a pedestrian due to the significant momentum of the vehicle's mass and the hardness of the vehicle's outside surfaces in comparison to human flesh and bone. As with any motor vehicle related accident, it is very important to seek legal counsel early. However, it may be even more important in a pedestrian accident where the automobile driver often claims that the pedestrian darted out in front of them. An attorney can begin an investigation, obtain witness statements and sometimes, hire an accident reconstruction expert.
Motorcycles: The motorcycle accident is often one of the more deadly accidents, with injuries tending to be more serious and medical costs higher. Because motorcycles are smaller and have only one headlight, people in automobiles have a harder time seeing them. A single headlight may be misconstrued as a pair of distant headlights until it’s too late. Motorcyclists have the same rights as anyone on the road. Very often, automobile drivers try to claim that motorcyclists were speeding. It is important to hire an attorney early in the claims process to obtain witness statements and sometimes, hire an accident reconstruction expert.
The Law Office of James M. Stanley
2200 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76110-2014
Phone: (817)335-7140
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