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Did Texting and Driving Hurt You?
Why Should You Hire a Real Trial Lawyer?
Personal Injury
Do You Need to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in Atascocita?If your injuries were severe, and there is enough insurance coverage, your case may have significant settlement value. Seeking compensation after an accident is your right as a Texan. Compensation in Texas can include your medical expenses, pain-and-suffering, emotional distress, disability or disfigurement, and the money you lost from not working while you recover.
Commonly, insurance companies may try to infer that you need not retain an attorney for your injuries. Sometimes, the insurer will simply send you a check and a release and hope you sign it. Unfortunately, if you agree to a settlement or sign a formal release, you have waived your right to pursue more compensation.
Most insurance companies offer lowball numbers to the people not represented hoping they will accept the offer. Another insurance tactic is to “accept responsibility” but never intend to pay fair compensation for the liability.
These are only some of the reasons you need to hire a reputable lawyer.
We take great pride in our personal service at the Baumgartner Law Firm. If we agree to accept your case, you will receive top-notch representation from our personal injury lawyers. Your case will be handled by a lawyer and not just a paralegal. You will not be a number to us but a friend.
When you hire us, we will take these steps:
- Investigate your case – we will obtain the evidence to document and prove the cause of your injuries. Evidence can include witness interviews, photographs, receiving the crash report, and related items.
- Obtain your medical records – we will study your medical records and consult with your doctors to determine the nature and extent of your injuries and how they relate to the accident. We will also learn how your injuries impact your life.
- Seek maximum compensation for you – we will deal with the insurance company to fight for maximum compensation for your injuries. Our law firm has obtained maximum compensation for over three decades for thousands of Texas families.
Types of accidents that our law firm handles
Our law firm is strictly limited to personal injury cases. We handle no other type of legal matter. The following are some cases that we take.
Typical case injuries
Over the last 35 years, Baumgartner Law Firm has represented clients in Atascocita and the greater Houston area to great success. We have extensive experience in injuries like:
- Neck and back injury with surgery
- fractures and broken bones
- brain injury
- 3rd-degree burns
- disfigurement
- other catastrophic injuries
Because we limit the number of cases we agreed to work on, it gives us time to serve you personally. We get to know you as a person and take the time to understand your injuries and the impact they have on you. Our reputation for achieving maximum compensation has been hard-earned over three decades. We have the experience necessary to evaluate your damages and to fight the insurance company for every penny.
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Houston Car Accident Claims:From Start To Finish
An Interactive Guide
CRUNCH!
You hear metal crumpling. Someone just hit your car. Maybe they ran a red light or lost control of their vehicle. Maybe you were rear-ended by a teenage driver on her cellphone.
Either way, you’re angry and frustrated. You have things to do. Places to go. But now, you're standing beside your damaged vehicle waiting for the police to arrive. You start to feel some neck pain.
All that to say: A single, unexpected moment changed everything.
A car accident can strike at any time. Whether you are on your way to work or headed to the store, it doesn’t matter. It’s moments like these that cause the government to require everyone to buy insurance.
A Guide For All Car Accident Victims
In this guide, you will learn:
- How To Handle Yourself When Disaster Strikes
- How To Ensure The At-Fault Insurance Company Covers Any Property Damage And Injury Expenses.
- What Injury Lawyers Do And How They Can Help You.
Get To Safety
Prevent Further Damage & Injury
If you find yourself in the middle of the intersection or on the freeway, you first priority is to move all persons (and vehicles if possible) out of the way of oncoming oncoming traffic.
Survey The Damage
Call The Police + Gather Evidence
After getting to safety, you should immediately dial 911. Make sure to alert the dispatcher if there are any serious injuries.
As you wait for help to arrive, you have 3 goals:
- Identify Extent of Injuries
- Identify Witnesses
- Identify Vehicle Damage
Pro Tip: Use your cell phone to record a statement from the other driver, as well as to store contact information for the other driver and any witnesses.
What Type Of Photos
Should I Take?
Take Photos Of The
Following:
Other Driver's License
Damage On Both Vehicles
License Plate Of
Other Vehicle
Insurance Policy Of Other Driver
Get Medical Help
Your Health Is #1
After emergency help arrives, it is important to seek medical treatment. Even if you don’t feel injured, it is important to get checked out for any internal injuries.
Be sure to go in for any follow-up checkups or procedures.
Pro Tip: If you wait before seeking medical treatment, the at-fault insurance company may argue that your injury wasn’t serious and that you don’t deserve compensation for medical expenses.
Common Internal
Injuries
- Whiplash
- Internal Bleeding
- Broken Ribs
- Punctured Lungs
Whiplash
Whiplash is caused by a sudden forward or backward jerking motion of the head, which can damage the intervertabral joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles and nerve roots. Symptoms of whiplash manifest in neck pain, dizziness, sleep disturbances, fatigue, headache, lower back pain and sometimes numbness in the arm or hand.
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding is caused by blunt trauma, and varies depending on the forces involved and the individual. It cannot be seen outside of the body, and it may occur within organs, tissues and body cavities including the abdomend, chest, spinal canal and head.
Broken Ribs
It takes aproximately 4,000 Newtons (measurement of force) to break or crack a rib. The symptoms of a broken rib include pain while breathing, applying pressure to the area, and when you bend or twist your body. Ribs are often broken by the force of the seabelt during deceleration of the vehicle during a crash.
Punctured Lungs
Puncturing a lung can be a serious injury. In a punctured lung, air gathers between the lungs and the chest cavity. The pressure build up makes it impossible for the lung to expand. Symptoms include coughing blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness and headaches.
Hire An Injury Lawyer
Save Time. Get Compensated.
Hiring an injury lawyer after a serious accident is one of the best things you can do. Injury lawyers take care of all communication and negotiation with insurance companies. This frees up your time to focus on recovering.
At our law firm, we offer free initial consultations to all Houston residents. Just fill out our contact form — or give us a call to schedule a convenient time for you. We’ll listen to your story and offer our advice.
Pro Tip: Never accept a settlement without consulting a lawyer, especially if injury is involved. Once you accept a settlement, you can never recover anything further in the future.
Time Is Of The Essence
In most cases, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. This is called the Statute of Limitations.
Certain exceptions can extend and/or shorten a limitations period.
If the victim is a minor, the limitations may be extended until they are 18 years old.
If you are in an accident caused by a governmental entity in Texas, the statute of limitations may be much shorter — ranging from a few months to six months.
File Your Claim
Notify Your Insurance Company
It is important to notify your insurance company about the accident as soon as possible.
Many insurance companies allow you to file your claim online. Otherwise, call the number listed on your insurance card.
Be sure to keep track of all adjuster names and contact information.
Pro Tip: There may be multiple active insurance policies that can cover you. For example, if the other driver didn’t have insurance, your own Uninsured Motorist coverage could kick in. An experienced attorney can help identify these policies & maximize your recovery.
Find Your Insurance Company
Find Your Insurance Company Contact Info
American Family Auto Insurance
Claim Reporting Number: 1-800-692-6326
Online Claim Portal: Go to site
Learn Fault Factors
How Fault Is Determined
Were you speeding? Nearly one-third of all car accidents can be attributed to speeding.
Was anything obstructing your view? Over half of all states have windshield obstructions laws.
What were the weather conditions? Slippery roads can reduce traction and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Who had the right of way? The law gives the right of way to no one, but it does state who must yield (give up) the right of way.
What were the Traffic Conditions? Crashes of all types are at their highest Monday through Friday between the hours of 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Were you distracted? (Radio, Phone) Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving.
Were you wearing a seatbelt? Seat belt use is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.
Was a citation given out? In most instances, any driver violating traffic law will be held largely responsible for a resulting car accident.
Pro Tip: Do not give any recorded statements until you have the opportunity to consult with legal counsel.
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Our Atascocita, Texas Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help
If you or a loved one suffered a severe injury or was killed in an accident, the Atascocita, Texas personal injury attorneys at Baumgartner Law Firm can help. For almost three decades, we have focused solely on severe personal injury cases, giving our attorneys a depth of experience. And that has earned us a reputation for getting maximum compensation and the highest rating available for a personal injury lawyer in Texas. We have helped families in Atascocita and Conroe, get full and fair justice.
