Every year in the Lone Star State, approximately a quarter of a million people are injured in car accidents. When someone suffers a serious injury in a crash, they might wonder whether they should consider filing an injury claim to pursue compensation for the costs of their injuries. In the pages that follow, we’ll look at some of the most common signs that an accident could lead to a personal injury claim.

1. Signs That You
Have a Car
Accident Case
How to know if your accident warrants
a personal injury claim

2. A Common Story in Texas
Every year in the Lone Star State, approximately a
quarter of a million people are injured in car
accidents. When someone suffers a serious injury
in a crash, they might wonder whether they
should consider filing an injury claim to pursue
compensation for the costs of their injuries. In the
pages that follow, we’ll look at some of the most
common signs that an accident could lead to a
personal injury claim.
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3. Sign #1 - The Car Accident
Resulted in Serious Injuries
The biggest indicator of a potential case is a
serious injury. In some cases, an injury is clear
immediately after the crash, but it’s often true
that an injury doesn’t manifest itself until the
hours or days after the accident. It’s always in
someone’s best interest to seek medical attention
after a crash to find out the extent of a potential
injury.
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4. Sign #2 - The Injuries are Costly
and Debilitating
The more expensive and debilitating the injury, the
greater the impact it has on your life and, thus, the
greater the chances that you should consider filing
an injury claim. Medical bills can add up quickly. If
the injury also reduces your ability to earn an
income, these costs are compounded.
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5. Sign #3 - You Suspect the Other
Driver Was At Fault
In Texas, personal injury claims are typically filed
against a “negligent” party who was responsible
for the injury. In the case of a car accident, this
means that another driver’s carelessness was the
cause of the crash. The at-fault party should be
held accountable for the costs of the injuries they
have caused.
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6. Sign #4 - The Police Report
Confirms Your Suspicions
Sometimes a police report lists the cause of a car
accident that makes it clear who was responsible.
If the police report states that the other driver’s
actions led to the crash, then you likely have a
valid personal injury claim. Even if a report doesn’t
necessarily state who was at fault, you are still
within your right to explore your legal options.
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7. Sign #5 - The Other Party’s Insurance
Company Isn’t Cooperating
It’s not uncommon for another person’s insurance
company to deny an injured person’s claim or to
offer less than is being requested. These disputes
are often at the heart of personal injury claims. If
you find that the driver’s insurers are dragging
their heels or are uncooperative, you should know
that you don’t have to accept their offers.
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8. Your Crash Checks the Boxes…
If the signs we’ve discussed look familiar, then the
chances are good that you deserve compensation
for the injuries you’ve suffered. Fortunately, the
law enables us to do this by filing a personal injury
claim. While a claim obviously won’t heal your
injuries, it will give you the opportunity to get
compensation for your injuries to lessen the
financial burden you’re facing.
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9. How a Personal Injury Claim Can
Help
Through a personal injury claim, you can seek
compensation for…
• Medical expenses
• Lost income (past and future)
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering.
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10. What Should You Do Next?
If you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident, you
should first seek medical attention, if you haven’t
done so already. Keep copies of all bills and
documents related to your injury. To file a claim,
you should consider contacting an attorney who
handles personal injury claims.
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11. Finding the Right Attorney
There are a few key things that you’ll need to
consider when searching for an attorney. First,
make sure the attorney is licensed to practice in
the state in which you’ll be filing the claim.
Second, you’ll want to hire a lawyer that has
experience with personal injury claims. You’ll be
best served by doing some research about your
potential attorneys. Find out about their track
record and don’t be afraid to ask them about their
past results.
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12. Contact Guajardo & Marks for a
Free Consultation
At Guajardo & Marks, we offer free consultations,
so we can learn more about your case, help you
better understand your options and determine
whether we are the right fit for your case. Our
Dallas car accident attorneys are here to help.
Contact us today to get started.
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