Dallas Car Accident Lawyers
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If you were seriously injured in a car accident, it’s important to secure legal help. Our Dallas car accident lawyers at Aldous \ Walker LLP are passionate about representing our clients with skill, determination, and decisiveness. We work hard to give our clients the advocacy they need and deserve.
Trial law is what we do, and it’s what we do best. At Aldous \ Walker LLP, our legal team is known for our abilities in the courtroom and are known and respected by judges and opposing counsel.
Call Aldous \ Walker LLP at (214) 307-6307 or contact us online to speak to schedule a free consultation with a Dallas car accident lawyer.
Texas Car Accident Laws
After an car accident occurs, Texas adheres to an “at-fault” rule to determine who is liable for any resulting damages. This means that the motorist responsible for causing the accident is also the one responsible for paying damages through an insurance carrier.
No-Fault vs At-Fault States
This at-fault system is opposite a no-fault system that some states follow. No-fault systems require each party to file a claim with their own insurance regardless of who is responsible for causing the accident. Fortunately for Texans, at-fault states allow more opportunities for injury victims to file a personal injury claim.
Additionally, the law recognizes that not all accidents are caused solely by one party, in fact, the majority of accidents involve the fault of more than one party in some form. For example, the injured party may have been speeding at the time of the accident or they might have failed to use their turn signal.
Modified Comparative Fault Rule in Texas
In these cases, an injured driver can still recover compensation through Texas’ “modified comparative fault" rule, as long as the claimant is less than 50% at fault for causing the accident. In these situations, the overall compensation awarded to an injured party will be reduced by the same percentage of fault they are found to be responsible for.
For example, if you are found to be 10% at fault for the accident, the total compensation awarded to you will also be reduced by 10%.
Texas Car Insurance Coverage
Unlike most at-fault states, all auto insurance policies in Texas include personal injury protection coverage or PIP benefits. In the event of an accident PIP insurance covers your and your passenger’s medical expenses and other economic losses that are related to your injuries.
PIP Insurance Coverage
PIP coverage is typically reserved for no-fault states as all injury victims are required to file with their own insurance to recover compensation except in specific circumstances. In this way, Texas does allow more options to recover compensation, however, any driver can request to remove PIP coverage as long the request is done in writing.
If you are looking for a car accident lawyer in Dallas, TX, contact Aldous \ Walker LLP today by calling (214) 307-6307 or by contacting us online. Offering free consultations.