Beaumont Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Motor Vehicle accidents are among the most common types of accidents in Beaumont. Because they are so frequent and occur in many circumstances, victims face various outcomes, from minor injuries and property damage to catastrophic injuries and death. Regardless of the outcome, victims need experienced Beaumont motor vehicle accident lawyers to help them recover proper compensation for their losses.

Why Choose Us?

Aggressive Advocacy

At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we vigorously pursue every source of compensation our clients are entitled to. We never let insurance companies get away with paying paltry sums to our clients. Instead, we hold them to account by using our experience in the law.

Choosing Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law means choosing a firm with:

• Free consultations
• 24/7 direct line to Beaumont motor vehicle accident lawyers
• Legal services tailored to your case
• Experience litigating cases in Jefferson County.

We understand how a motor vehicle accident can set you back and even devastate your world. So we fight hard for the funds you are entitled to — every penny.

For a free and confidential consultation with experienced Beaumont motor vehicle accident attorneys, give us a call now. Learn how we can get you properly compensated quickly. Call (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000.

Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Texas

In most cases, motor vehicle accident compensation is handled by auto insurance companies. However, situations sometimes dictate that other sources of compensation be tapped for damages payments. At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, our Beaumont motor vehicle accident lawyers aggressively pursue all the compensation you are entitled to.

Liability Insurance

The first line of compensation in most auto accidents is the at-fault driver’s liability insurance policy. In Texas, drivers must carry at least:

• $30,000 for injuries per person
• $60,000 per accident
• $25,000 in property damage coverage.

Remember that these minimum coverage amounts may or may not cover an injury victim’s damages. For example, a catastrophic injury could result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills alone. If a driver’s insurance does not cover a victim’s damages, the driver is at risk of losing assets in a lawsuit.

Economic and non-economic damages available to injury victims in Texas after a motor vehicle accident include:

• Medical and hospital bills
• Wage-replacement
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death compensation.

When these damages exceed a driver’s liability insurance coverage, the driver may be sued for the remaining damages. Before doing so, however, the injured party may be able to seek the remaining damages from their uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if they have it.

In cases where gross negligence or willful actions are the cause of a motor vehicle accident in Texas, the victim may be eligible to demand punitive damages at trial. Punitive damages are reserved for bad-acting individuals who harm others. Punitive damages seek to make an example out of bad behavior by penalizing the driver with monetary damages. Keep in mind that punitive damages in Texas are capped at $200,000 or twice the total of economic damages plus the same amount of non-economic damages, up to $750,000.

Workers’ Compensation

Many workers drive as a part of their employment, including delivery drivers, truckers, and chauffeurs. When these workers are injured on the clock, they may be entitled to seek workers’ comp benefits. However, the worker typically must have been on the clock and in the discharge of standard work duties. Driving to and from work typically does not count.

If a person is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits after an accident, they should be aware that they may be permitted to file a motor vehicle accident claim as well as a workers’ comp claim, depending on the circumstances of the crash. If another driver is to blame for a worker’s traffic accident, the worker can pursue damages from the other driver’s insurance policy (a “third party claim”) as well as seek to recover workers’ comp benefits.

Employer Liability Insurance

If the at-fault driver of an auto accident is on the clock at the time of the crash, their employer may potentially be on the hook for damages. The theory of vicarious liability allows injury victims to hold a worker’s employer accountable for the negligent actions of their employees.

Take a negligent truck driver as an example. If the truck driver negligently causes an accident, the victim can name the truck driver and the truck driver’s employer in a lawsuit for damages. Whether the employer was negligent does not matter with vicarious liability.

Motor Vehicle Accident Liability

Ultimately, motor vehicle accident victims must sufficiently prove liability before they can receive any damages from a personal injury claim. Such is not the case with workers’ compensation claims. Workers’ compensation benefits are typically paid without regard to fault, which means the victim need not gather evidence of negligence and mount a case.

Proving liability in motor vehicle accident cases requires the injury victim to demonstrate that the injurious driver acted negligently, recklessly, or intentionally when causing the accident. This task can be monumental in one case and pretty straightforward in others. The availability of clear evidence typically determines how difficult proving liability will be. In some cases, an absence of viable evidence reduces victims’ claims considerably or causes them to be denied.

Actions in traffic that can lead to liability include:

• Distracted driving
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Failure to yield or stop
• Speeding and reckless driving
• Racing
• Following too closely
• Failing to use blinkers.

Essentially, any traffic violation that leads to an accident is typically sufficient grounds for a case for automobile compensation. However, it’s important to remember that a victim’s own negligence may have a major impact on their ability to recover full compensation. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system of liability.

Ultimately, taking quick legal action after an accident is what best helps injury victims build strong motor vehicle accident claims. The sooner a victim contacts an experienced Beaumont motor vehicle accident attorney, the sooner the attorney can work to collect and preserve evidence that might not be available later, such as traffic cam and surveillance footage.

How Our Beaumont Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Can Help

The main objective of our Beaumont motor vehicle accident lawyers is to recover the highest amount of compensation they can for their clients. This feat requires not only skill and experience but also a dedication to seeing automobile accident victims made whole. Our clients also get the time and space they need to recover and adjust post-accident because we handle everything, including:

• Investigations and evidence collection
• Negotiations with insurance companies
• Court filings
• Service of process
• Accident recreation with experts
• Alternative dispute resolution (e.g. mediation) representation
• Representation at trial.

When you choose Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, you are putting your case in the hands of professionals who care and who will do what it takes to get you what you deserve.

Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law fights hard with skill and effective strategies to get clients properly compensated.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions about motor vehicle accidents and compensation, you are not alone. Our clients contact us regularly with their questions, a few of which we have answered below. Feel free to call with your inquiries at any time.

What is the statute of limitations to file a motor vehicle accident lawsuit in Texas?

Motor vehicle accident victims have 2 years to seek compensation for damages from a motor vehicle accident. (*Always speak directly to an attorney for the exact deadlines that apply to your potential claims.) The clock typically starts the day of the accident. Keep in mind that minors enjoy a tolled (paused) statute of limitations until their 18th birthday.

Do I need a Beaumont motor vehicle accident attorney to represent me?

If you want your best shot at being properly compensated for your injuries, you should speak with an experienced Beaumont motor vehicle accident attorney who will fight for you. Insurance adjusters will continue to offer you less than you deserve until they are compelled to offer more. Our lawyers have the skill, experience, and know-how to hold insurance companies accountable.

How long do motor vehicle accident claims take?

Vehicle claims can take a few months or up to a few years, depending on the complexity of the case and the issues involved. Straightforward cases without major issues involved (such as evidence issues or difficult issues with fault) may be resolved fairly quickly. However, some cases require extensive litigation and may take 3 years or even longer.

Will my case go to trial?

Likely not. Most car accident cases (and all other types of personal injury cases) are settled by the parties out of court to avoid spending vast amounts of time and resources on a trial.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law with your questions. Our Beaumont motor vehicle accident lawyers are ready to help.

Speak With a Beaumont Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Today

You Don’t Have to Settle for Less

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you do not have to settle for paltry compensation offers. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers serving Beaumont and surrounding communities can potentially recover far more compensation than you can on your own.

Speak with a caring Beaumont motor vehicle accident attorney from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law. Learn how our team can potentially get you the justice you deserve. Call us now at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free and confidential case review.