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Houston has many car accidents each day. If you have sustained serious injuries, a Houston Car Accident Lawyer at Molina Law Firm can help you get maximum compensation for your Houston Car Accident.

Houston is a sprawling city that typically ranks on the top of traffic and accident leaderboards throughout the United States.  Auto accidents happen every day.  Texas had 632,985 car accidents in 2021. In that same year, Houston had 75,336 car accidents.  Overall, Texas had 4,480 people die from a car accident during 2021. In 2021, Houston had 330 people die in a car accident. A Houston Car Accident Lawyer at Molina Law Firm can help you navigate the complexities of a car accident.

Ongoing road construction and changing traffic patterns lead to many car accidents each and every day. If you have been involved in a car accident due to the negligent driving of others that resulted in serious injuries, you need to retain the services of a Houston car accident attorney, like Rick Molina.  Rick knows Houston and Houston traffic laws.  He will make sure that he gathers all the pertinent information and reports on your behalf and aggressively represent you to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries and loss.

How Can a Houston Car Accident Lawyer Help You in Your Accident?

The insurance claims process can be frustrating and time-consuming.   After dealing with the insurance company, you may be tempted to just give up.  At Molina Law firm, we handle every step of the claims process.  We conduct the car accident investigation and make the necessary money demands against the insurance companies.    Many cases do settle out of court.  However, when agreements cannot be reached, Rick Molina will fight the case in court to receive maximum compensation.  

If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, then call a Houston Car Accident Lawyer at Molina Law Firm.  

 

What is Negligence?

In Texas, negligence is a ground of recovery that allows an injured person to recover from the person responsible for causing the accident.  Basically, negligence means that the other person acted unreasonably, which caused the accident and resulting damages. 

There are generally four elements to prove negligence: 

  1. Duty.  Did the other person owe you a duty?  Every driver has a duty to obey the laws and to not injure other people.
  2. Breach. Did the other person violate the duty?  This is usually shown by showing that the other person acted unreasonably.  For example, were they speeding? 
  3. Causation.  The breach must cause your injuries.  What are the injuries that are caused by the breach of duty?  
  4. Damages. The injuries in turn resulted in damages.  The damages are discussed below.

 

What are the Damages in a Car Accident?

An experienced Houston Car Accident Lawyer can help you with maximize damages.  Recoverable damages generally fall under two categories:  economic and non-economic.  

Economic damages are generally out-of-pocket damages such as medical expenses and lost earnings or loss of earning capacity.  In wrongful death cases, these damages can also include funeral expenses.  

Non-economic damages are intangible damages such as pain, suffering, disfigurement, and physical impairment.  In wrongful death cases, these damages can also include loss of companionship.  

The non-economic damages should not be overlooked. 

An injured person may suffer from the effects of an accident for a considerable period of time, or even permanently.  The non-economic damages may require proof from medical experts, which can then be presented to a jury.  

How Much Does it Cost to Hire A Houston Car Accident Lawyer?

We understand that many injured victims do not have the resources to pay out-of-pocket for a lawyer.  The Houston Car Accident Lawyers at Molina Law Firm work on a contingency basis.  This means that we only get paid when we win your case.  We also have Free Accident Consultations. 

We also cover the upfront costs of prosecuting the case against the opposing insurance company, which may include costs for experts and court fees.  This minimizes the financial risks for injured victims and allows injured victims to heal while we fight your case. 

How is Fault Determined in a Houston Car Accident?

The insurance company will inevitably blame you for the accident.  They will immediately begin their own investigation to find fault in something that you did or did not do.  You need a Houston Car Accident Lawyer at Molina Law Firm to begin your own investigation as soon as possible. 

Determining fault in car accidents

In Texas, the fault for an accident can get legally complicated.  Rick Molina is a Houston Car Accident Lawyer with experience in navigating the complexities of single and multi-vehicle car accidents to maximize compensation for injured victims.  In Texas, fault is determined on percentage basis.    For example, if a jury determines the other side is 70% responsible for an accident, but you are determined 30% at fault, then your award may get reduced by the percentage of your responsibility.  More importantly, if you are found to be more than 50% responsible for an accident, then you may get zero (0) compensation.  This video will help you understand how fault is determined in a Houston Car Accident. 

What Are the Types of Houston Car Accidents?

Houston has thousands of car accidents each year.  These accidents include single-car accidents, multi-vehicle accidents, and car accidents with other objects.  Some typical types of accidents include: 

What are Common Causes of Houston Car Accidents?

Speeding and distracted driving are two of the most common causes of car accidents.  Other common causes of listed in this section.  A detailed investigation is often necessary to determine the cause of an accident.  Insurance companies have people in place that are ready to start their own investigation the moment an accident happens.   It is important that you hire a Houston Car Accident Lawyer as soon as possible to begin your investigation immediately.  

 

What makes us different?

The Molina Law Firm has been representing car accident victims for over 20 years helping them navigate the sometimes complex legal fight against the insurance carriers. 

Remember that when you retain Attorney Rick Molina, you pay nothing upfront and we only collect a percentage of the compensation you receive only when we have won your case.  Don’t go against the insurance carriers alone.  Attorney Rick Molina will aggressively represent you and fight on your behalf.  We have the knowledge, resources, and experience to get you all the compensation for your loss, pain, and suffering.

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Car Accident Statistics

We see car accidents in Houston nearly every day.  This commonplace occurrence hides an important cause of serious injury and death on your roadways.  Houston ranks 2nd in fatal car accidents in the United States. 

Statistically, the reason for these accidents are attributed to:

  • Longer and longer commutes due to the population moving to cities and towns outside of Houston.  The average commute time is over 29 minutes.
  • Higher speed limits coupled with an increasing number of distracted drivers increase serious car accidents.
  • Road construction and changing traffic patterns have motorists guessing which way to go on confusing intersections and roadways.
  • Of the fatal crashes in Harris and surrounding counties, only 4.4% were inside the 610 Loop.  The rest were on freeways outside the Loop.

What To Do After an Automobile Accident?

Car accidents seem commonplace in today’s world of high traffic and constant road construction but you should not be complacent if you have been involved in a car accident especially if you sustained injuries. You may have some underlying issues that do not manifest until later as well as significant repair costs to your car that the other insurance company may not cover. An experienced personal injury lawyer will help you along the way. If you have been involved in a car accident follow these steps.

Call 911 After An Accident

Get help on the way

If you cannot, get someone to call 911. This will get EMS and police on the way. Get medical attention. Even if you think you may be fine, a medical evaluation is critical.

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Gather information

Take photos, get the other drivers information, get witness information. Try and get as much info as possible.

Police Crash Reports

Get a case number

The police will talk to everyone involved and possibly issue citations. They should provide you with a case number that is needed to obtain the crash report.

If you have been seriously injured, it is important that you get an experienced personal injury attorney to help you. Time is important. Contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents

In most car accidents, the at-fault driver and the insurance carrier are liable for all claims resulting from the accident. Sometimes, when the police determine that one vehicle was not completely at fault, then more than one person may be liable and pay for damages. Your personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve after your car accident.

 

In Texas, a person that is the majority at fault for an accident may not recover damages. You should seek counsel to conduct the necessary investigation in this situation.

 

Insurance companies are looking out for their own financial best interests. You will need to hire an attorney to look out for your interests. Once you accept a settlement, then you will be prevented from any future recovery. I normally do not recommend accepting a quick settlement when someone does not have an attorney.