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Texas Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims: Know Your Deadlines

When you’re involved in a car accident in Texas, understanding the statute of limitations for filing a claim is essential for protecting your right to compensation. Texas law sets strict deadlines that determine how long you have to pursue legal action after an accident, and missing these deadlines could cost you the chance to recover compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. You might think you have plenty of time to decide whether to file a claim. Still, various factors can affect this window, including the type of claim, who you’re claiming against, and specific exceptions that may apply to your situation. So, what happens if you wait too long? Understanding these critical time limits and how they impact your case can significantly affect your options and your ability to secure the compensation you deserve.

Key Points About Texas Statute of Limitations

• Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims arising from car accidents.
• Property damage claims from car accidents also have a two-year deadline in Texas.
• Claims against government entities have much shorter deadlines, typically requiring notice within six months.
• Certain situations, such as the discovery rule or […]
  

Auto Accident Settlement?

I was involved in an auto accident in August of which I was not at fault. I was hit by a commercial van with a lapsed policy. The claim is against my Insurance Co. Uninsured Motorist Policy which has a cap of $ 50,000. My insurance Co. has taken care of the damage to my vehicle as well as PIP of 2,500 towards my medical cost. I suffered a lumbar herniated disc as well as a “soft tissue injury” to my mid-back and neck. Excluding my PIP my medical cost amounted to 10,500 including MRI’s and X-rays. I decided from the beginning to not get a lawyer. More on this website
When I felt I did not need continuous treatment I called my insurance company to settle. The initial offer was 7,500 to settle and by the time we were getting of the phone, it was raised t0 10,000. This still did not cover my medical or any future medical costs. I spoke with them today and they offered 11,000 and said it was their max offer. Again, I said no that it did not cover me at all for future treatments. BTW I was treated for 3 months for my injuries and I am still in a lot of pain if I move the wrong way or try to lift things. Since the accident, I am not able to do things I was able to do prior. In the last month, I have spent 1,000 to make repairs to my home I would have done myself.

***** My questions: Is this a fair offer? If not what would be a fair counter? Or should I […]

Car Accident Lawyers: Underinsured Motorist Claims:

Are you having difficulty in filing an uninsured motorist or under-insured motorist claim? Our car accident lawyers can help you with your uninsured/underinsured motorist claim.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage insurance is an optional form of insurance coverage that many people purchase. In fact, many car insurance providers will include it as part of a default package.

The idea behind this type of insurance coverage is that in the event your vehicle is struck by a driver that does not have any car insurance coverage or does not have enough car insurance coverage to cover the full extent of your property damage or injuries, you will be able to file a claim against your own insurance company under the uninsured/underinsured portion of your insurance policy. More on this website

This is a fairly common scenario because most motorcycle accident drivers only carry the minimum insurance coverage required by law. It is straightforward for the total of your property and personal injury damages to exceed the value of their policy. In most cases, their insurance company is not required to pay beyond the amount of the coverage that their insured purchased. Difficulties in filing a UM claim

As you are probably aware, the whole idea behind the insurance industry is that they are banking on the fact that they will likely never have to pay out on most policies. Uninsured/underinsured coverage works the same way, only more so. Naturally, you will only receive a payout if you meet specific requirements and so forth.

The biggest hurdle is that you must completely exhaust the defendant’s insurance policy before any underinsured money is disbursed. If the defendant’s insurance company does […]

Injuries Caused by Automobile Defects

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General Overview of Injuries and Death Caused by Automobile Defects and the Failure of Car Safety Features

For over 2 decades, our law firm has represented clients in the San Antonio area that have been injured in automobile accidents. Many of the accidents were the result of the automobile being defective. Automobile defects can occur in many different ways. This article will provide an overview on the common types of automobile defects.

Air bags

In recent years, airbags have been a common defect in automobiles. Airbags are known to cause serious injuries or even death. However, airbags are never known to be defective until you are involved in an accident and then they fail to deploy or they deploy improperly. When airbags were designed for the automobile, they were designed to minimize the impact of the accident and to protect your body from being crushed into the steering wheel. But apparently, this wasn’t happening.

During the making of the airbag, no one considered that many people sit closer to the steering wheel while they drive or that children sit in the front seat. So when or if the airbag did deploy, the impact was 10 times worse and adults were suffering head and chest damage and children were instantly being killed. Due to the increase of accidents caused by defective airbags, children are no longer allowed to sit in the front seat until they research a certain age.

Tires

We all know that tires are one of the most important components of an automobile. […]