A car wreck on US-59, US-77 or a Victoria side street can leave you with medical bills, missed work and a damaged vehicle in a matter of seconds. The Daspit Law Firm helps accident victims hold negligent drivers and their insurers accountable. Call (888) 273-1045 any time for a free consultation.
Many people assume the other driver's insurance company will treat them fairly. In practice, insurers are businesses that want to pay as little as possible.
• Quick, low settlement offers before you know the full extent of your injuries.
• Requests for recorded statements that are later used against you.
• Arguments that you were partly at fault.
• Claims that your injuries came from something other than the crash.
Insurers take a represented claim more seriously. Attorney John Daspit is a former insurance defense lawyer who understands how these tactics work.
Most serious crashes are preventable. Typical causes include:
• Distracted driving, including texting
• Speeding and following too closely
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Running red lights and stop signs
• Unsafe lane changes and failure to yield
• Drowsy driving
• Hazardous road conditions and poor maintenance
What you do in the first hours can protect your health and your claim.
1. Call 911 and get medical attention, even if you feel fine.
2. Move to safety if you can, and turn on hazard lights.
3. Exchange names, contact details and insurance information.
4. Photograph the vehicles, the road, injuries and any visible signs or signals.
5. Get the names of witnesses.
Follow your doctor's treatment plan, keep all records and receipts, and avoid posting about the accident on social media.
• Admitting fault at the scene
• Delaying medical care
• Accepting the first settlement offer
• Giving a recorded statement without legal advice
• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Vehicle repair or replacement
• Pain and suffering and mental anguish
• Physical impairment and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
You may have other options, such as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage or Personal Injury Protection coverage on your own policy.
We investigate the crash, obtain police reports and medical records, work with accident reconstruction and medical experts when needed, and negotiate with the insurer. If a fair settlement is not offered, we are prepared to go to court. We work on contingency, so you pay no legal fees unless we win.
The general deadline for a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident. Evidence is easier to secure the sooner we start.
Not every fender bender needs one, but injuries often appear days later. A free consultation can tell you whether your claim is worth protecting.
Report it to police immediately. You may still have a claim through your own uninsured motorist coverage.
Most car accident cases settle, but we prepare every case as if it could go to trial. That preparation is what drives better offers.
It depends on your medical costs, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injuries, and available insurance. We can evaluate your case for free.
Call (888) 273-1045 or contact us online. We can come to you for home and hospital visits.
All too often, accident victims are steamrolled by insurance companies determined to minimize or deny their claims. Don't let this happen to you. Hire us to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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