After an auto accident has occurred, a victim has two years to file a personal injury or property claim in court. The two years begin the day of the accident. A victim should file a claim with the insurance company as soon as possible after an accident has occurred. Proper investigation of a car accident can take a very long time, and if someone’s been injured, they should contact an attorney as soon as possible. A claim that involves an accident with the government or government employee, should be filed quickly. The limit of time on these types of claims can be as little as 60 to 90 days.
Texas has a comparative fault rule that will determine what will happen with a lawsuit that involves a victim being found at fault for causing the accident. What does this mean to an accident victim? If an injured person is 20% at fault for an accident and receives a financial settlement of $10,000, they will receive $8,000. This rule is applied as long as the share of fault is 50 percent or less. If an injured victim is determined to be more than 50% at fault, they will be unable to receive any compensation for their injuries.
Car, truck and motorcycle accidents occur every day. There are many questions after an accident. A car’s repairs will be performed based off of the insurance policy coverage. If someone is not at fault and only has liability insurance, the other party’s insurance company should be responsible for paying for the repairs. If the vehicle is totaled, they will only be paid the actual cash value of the car at the time of the accident. Navigating through personal injury law in Texas without the help of an Auto Accident Attorney could result in a very poor outcome for an injured party.
Serious injuries can cause financial strain on the victim and their family. Medical bills can be paid by the guilty party’s insurance company. All medical treatment should be completed before agreeing to a settlement. An attorney can negotiate a settlement for loss of wages from the accident. If you’ve been injured or a family member has passed away from injuries.
