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In Texas, your compensation is reduced by your share of fault—and more than 50% fault can mean no recovery at all.
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More than 9 in 10 surveyed injury claimants with an attorney received compensation, compared with about half who handled their claim alone.
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A well-built case gives your attorney more leverage to negotiate and, when necessary, take the fight further.
A Serious Accident Can Become Complicated Fast
The days after an accident can shape what happens to your claim. While you are getting medical care and dealing with the disruption to your life, the insurance companies are already gathering information about what happened and what they may have to pay.
The sooner an investigation begins, the better the chance of preserving evidence and understanding what the accident may cost you.
We Handle All Types of Accidents Across Texas
El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers represents people injured in serious motor vehicle accidents throughout Texas. Our firm has decades of experience handling personal injury claims involving catastrophic injuries, disputed liability, commercial defendants, and insurance companies.
- Car Accidents
- Commercial Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Rideshare Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Texas Car Accidents
Car accidents can happen for many reasons, but some types are especially common in Texas.
Rear-end crashes often happen because someone follows too closely or isn’t paying attention.
Intersection and T-bone accidents usually occur when drivers run red lights or don’t yield, and these can cause serious injuries because of the way cars hit each other. Head-on collisions are less common but are usually the most serious, often caused by wrong-way driving, unsafe passing, or driver fatigue.
Multi-vehicle crashes are even more complicated because they involve several drivers and insurance companies. It can be tough to figure out who is at fault. Many of these accidents happen for the same reasons: distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving are still top causes of serious and deadly crashes in Texas.
No matter what caused the crash, finding out why it happened is usually the first step to figuring out who is responsible and getting fair compensation.
Texas Truck Accidents
Accidents with 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers usually cause much more serious damage than regular car crashes because these trucks are so much bigger and heavier. These cases are also more complicated because commercial carriers and their insurance companies get involved right away. Sometimes, several companies, like the driver’s employer, a leasing company, or a cargo loader, might all share responsibility.
These crashes often happen because drivers are tired from long hours, trucks aren’t maintained properly, or cargo isn’t loaded safely. Trucking companies must also follow strict federal safety rules about how long drivers can work, vehicle inspections, and driver qualifications. Breaking these rules can be important evidence in a claim.
Because many people and rules are involved, truck accident cases usually require a more detailed investigation than regular car accident claims.
Texas Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are at much higher risk for serious injuries than people in cars because they have very little protection. Even a low-speed crash can cause major harm, and higher-speed accidents can be catastrophic or even deadly.
Many motorcycle accidents happen because other drivers don’t see the rider in time. Visibility is a major issue, especially when a motorcycle is in a blind spot or partially hidden. Unsafe lane changes and turns, especially left turns in front of a motorcycle, commonly cause major accidents. Sudden stops, failure to yield, and following too closely can also make it hard for riders to avoid a crash.
Motorcycle riders are often blamed for accidents even when it’s not their fault. That’s why it’s so important to investigate carefully and find out what really happened, so the right person is held responsible.
Texas Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians have almost no protection if they are hit by a vehicle, so these accidents often cause serious or fatal injuries. Many of these crashes happen in places where pedestrians should be safe, like crosswalks when drivers don’t yield, or at intersections when turning drivers don’t look for people walking.
Parking lots create a different risk for pedestrians. A driver backing out of a parking space may have only a limited view of the people walking behind the vehicle, particularly when larger vehicles are parked on either side. Drivers may also be watching for an open space or approaching traffic instead of the pedestrian crossing their path.
Fault in pedestrian accidents is often argued over, especially if the driver says the pedestrian was to blame. A careful investigation is key to protecting the injured person’s right to compensation.
Texas Rideshare Accidents
Accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers are more complicated because the applicable insurance depends on what the driver was doing in the app at the time. If the app was off, the driver’s own insurance usually covers the crash. If the app was on but no ride was accepted yet, the rideshare company’s limited coverage might apply. If the driver was on the way to pick up a passenger or had someone in the car, the rideshare company’s larger commercial policy usually covers the accident.
Because of this system, the same kind of crash can have very different insurance results depending on what the driver was doing at the time. Rideshare companies and their insurers may also argue over which coverage applies, which can make it harder to get fair compensation.
Since these claims regularly involve several insurance policies and companies trying to pay as little as possible, having an experienced lawyer on your side can make a big difference in the result.
Texas Wrongful Death Claims
A family may have a wrongful death claim when, for example, a driver is killed by a negligent motorist. In Texas, the person’s spouse, children, or parents may file the claim. If they do not file within three months, the estate’s representative can file for them unless the family asks otherwise.
Texas generally gives families two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. Waiting beyond that deadline can mean losing the right to bring the claim at all. Exceptions can change the deadline, so it is important to determine how much time applies in a particular case.
The process usually starts with looking into how the death happened and what the responsible party did. After that, the family can seek compensation for things like lost income, loss of companionship, funeral and burial costs, and the emotional pain caused by the loss. Many wrongful death claims are settled with insurance companies, but some go to court if a fair agreement can’t be reached.
Because these cases involve strict deadlines and significant loss, speaking with an attorney as early as possible helps protect the family’s rights.
Texas Laws That Can Affect Your Injury Claim
Texas personal injury law has rules that impact your right to compensation. Here a three key laws you should keep in mind.
Proportionate Responsibility
Your percentage of fault can reduce what you recover. If you are found more than 50% responsible, you may be barred from recovering compensation.
Statute of Limitations
In most Texas personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to recover.
Insurance & Compensation
The amount and types of insurance available, as well as the number of responsible parties, can affect how compensation is pursued and distributed.
These are just a few examples, and exceptions may apply depending on your case. Speak with an attorney to learn how these rules apply to your situation.
We Handle Serious and Catastrophic Injuries
Some accidents cause injuries that change a person’s life forever. We help clients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones, as well as amputations and serious burns that often need major surgery and long-term rehab.
We also handle cases with internal injuries, which can be hard to spot at first but are very serious if not treated quickly.
For clients who have a permanent disability, we know the effects go far beyond just medical bills. It can change your ability to work, care for your family, and live on your own. If an accident leads to the death of a loved one, we help families file wrongful death claims to hold the responsible party accountable.
No matter what kind of injury you have, our goal is to get compensation that covers everything you have lost, both now and in the future.
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