Laredo Car Accident Attorney
A car accident is an event where a person is injured due to another driver’s negligence. It often involves legal claims for compensation covering medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Liability depends on proving fault, damages, and causation.
Minesh J. Patel and his team at the The Patel Firm are Laredo Car Accident Attorneys that have assisted many individuals injured in car accidents due to others’ negligence. Their dedicated attorneys strive tirelessly to ensure their clients receive fair compensation for their injuries.s.
Mr. Patel is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys in America, and was named one of the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40.
At The Patel firm, we treat everyone like family, answer all questions, and don’t charge a penny unless we win. Contact us Now and call (956) 450-8954.
Car Accidents Are Far Too Common and Far Too Dangerous
The city of Laredo had a fairly staggering 5,501 total motor vehicle crashes in 2021, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). TxDOT county statistics show that Webb County had 5,649 crashes, so people can be involved in wrecks in various locations throughout the greater Laredo area.
It is also important to note that TxDOT reported that 15 crashes in Corpus Christi were fatal accidents causing 19 fatalities, there were 62 suspected serious injury crashes causing 90 suspected serious injuries, and there were 261 unknown severity crashes involving 721 unknown injuries. Any person who suffers injuries in an automobile accident in the greater Laredo area should not delay in seeking legal representation for their case.
The car accident lawyers at The Patel Firm have been helping people involved in all kinds of car accidents for several decades (including catastrophic 18 wheeler vs car accidents), so we know how insurance companies approach these cases and try to essentially cheat people out of the money they need and deserve. Our firm will be able to stand up for you and fight any allegations against you.
Our law firm has handled motor vehicle accident cases all over Laredo, so we understand high-traffic intersections and other dangerous areas of the city. We help people explore all of their options for possible recovery in these cases.
Types of Car Accidents our Laredo Lawyers Handle
Our dedicated car accident attorneys capably handle all the following types of car accident claims:
- Rear-end collisions
- Sideswipe accidents
- T-bone accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Rollovers
- Accidents in intersections
- Accidents at stop signs
- Accidents in parking lots
What You do After a Laredo Car Crash May Help or Damage Your Claim
If you have been injured by another driver’s negligence, it is important to protect your car accident claim so that you’ll have the resources necessary to protect your health by moving steadily through the recovery process. No two car accident claims are ever identical, but there are primary steps every car accident victim can take to protect his or her health and claim.
Obtain Medical Care
The adrenaline that courses through you in the aftermath of a violent car crash can actually mask serious signs of injury. When you couple this with the fact that serious injuries can be slow to present with symptoms, it highlights exactly why seeking medical attention as soon after a car accident as possible is in your best interests. For example, a soft tissue injury like whiplash can take days to become painful, but the sooner you seek medical care, the better able you’ll be to effectively treat the injury. Obtaining medical care soon after a car accident is not only the right thing to do for your health but also alerts the insurance company to the fact that you take your injuries and attendant losses seriously.
Lay Low on Social Media
The insurance company handling your claim is looking for any excuse to offer you a low ball settlement. You can count on the insurance company gaining access to and checking your social media accounts, and you can count on it to twist your words and photos to its own design. By taking a temporary pass on your social media accounts, you help to ensure that the insurance company has less to work with – rather than more. The same applies when it comes to communicating with the insurance company, which is better left entirely to a qualified car accident attorney.
Follow All Medical Instructions
The goal is to recover as completely and as quickly as possible post-accident, and this requires that you carefully follow the instructions and advice you receive from your medical team. This is also a great way to highlight exactly how extensive the injuries you’ve suffered as a result of the other driver’s negligence actually are – for the sake of the insurance company. Any lapse in this arena on your part can be translated as a sign that your legal damages are less extensive than you say they are.
How can a Laredo Car Accident Lawyer Help Me Prove Negligence?
The sooner you consult with a knowledgeable car accident attorney, the better protected your claim will be. Your car accident attorney will take on a variety of important tasks that include:
- Communicating with and providing the insurance company with the information it needs regarding your car accident claim
- Skillfully negotiating with the insurance company for a settlement that adequately addresses your losses in their entirety
- Building your strongest claim by gathering all relevant evidence including eyewitness testimony, the police report, physical evidence from the accident scene, and much more
- Having accident models created that support your claim in relation to how the car accident happened
- Hiring expert testimony that bolsters the elements of your claim
- Helping you make well-informed decisions that support your best interests throughout the claims process
- Preparing to take your claim to trial in the event that the insurance company refuses to negotiate in good faith
One of the most important steps you can take after being injured by another driver’s negligence is consulting with a skilled car accident attorney early in the process.
How The Patel Firm Is Different from Other Personal Injury Law Firms
The Patel Firm is a car accident law firm that takes an individualized approach to every crash and liability claim it takes on, which means you can expect to feel heard and understood – and to receive the professional legal guidance of Minesh J. Patel and his team of seasoned traffic collision accident attorneys at The Patel Firm. Our focus is on skillfully advocating for compensation that addresses your complete losses.
Medical Expenses
One of your primary losses is likely to be your medical bills, which generally begin with emergency treatment and transportation and move on toward the following:
- Surgical care
- Hospital care
- Medical treatments, tests, and procedures
- Ongoing treatment protocols
- Pain management
- Chiropractic care
- Prescription medications
- Care from doctors and medical specialists
- Adaptive physical devices
Some injuries are so serious that they require ongoing care, and some injuries lead to dangerous complications and secondary health matters that lead to the need for more extensive medical attention. Having a solid assessment of your overall medical needs is critical to your ability to obtain just compensation.
Lost Income
While you are in the recovery process, you can expect to be off the job and to experience lost earnings as a result. If your ability to earn into the future is affected, your losses will be even more significant. If the expected course of your career is thwarted, you’ll not only face financial losses but can also experience a serious emotional blow.
Physical and Emotional Pain and Suffering
The physical and emotional pain and suffering associated with a terrifying car accident can be difficult to exaggerate. Many car accident victims experience serious emotional consequences such as the following (that make recovery that much more challenging):
- Accident flashbacks
- Difficulty getting back behind the wheel
- Sleep disturbances, including nightmares
- Difficulty concentrating
- Emotional upset
Every component of your covered losses should be well represented in your car accident claim, and a dedicated car accident attorney can help you with that.
FAQs
The answers to the most frequently asked questions related to car accidents can help you on your own journey.
If I’m involved in a crash, what’s the first thing I should do?
If you’ve been in an accident, the first thing you should do after seeking the medical attention that you need is consulting with a dedicated car crash attorney. Your attorney will concentrate on determining the negligence of the other driver and of skillfully advocating for your rights and rightful compensation. Driver negligence comes in far too many dangerous forms.
Should I call 911 even if no one is injured?
No, if no one was hurt in the accident and the following apply, you do not have to call 911 after a car accident in Texas:
- The property damage was minimal
- The accident is not blocking traffic
- The accident does not cause any other kind of traffic hazard
How do I know if I am still within the time frame to file?
You have two years from the date of the injury-causing accident to file a car accident lawsuit against the at-fault driver’s insurance provider.
Our Attorneys
The Patel Firm PLLC is a Texas personal injury law firm with a satellite office in Laredo and it’s principal office in Corpus Christi. The firm is dedicated to providing first-class representation for injury victims & their loved ones.
Contact the Car Accident Lawyers at Our Law Firm Today
If you’ve been injured by the negligence of another driver in the Laredo area, the experienced and aggressive car accident attorneys at The Patel Firm understand the gravity of your concerns and dedicate their practice to helping clients like you prevail with just compensation.
For more information about how our law firm can also help you, please contact or call us at (956) 450-8954 today.
Laredo Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Accidents
The Patel Firm Car Accident Lawyer – Laredo
8511 McPherson Rd Suite 216
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 450-8954
