Auto accidents injure tens of thousands of people every year in the Lone Star State, and most collisions occur because a driver acted irresponsibly. Still, many people struggle to hold others civilly liable for crash-related damages, even when the connection between misconduct and injury appears straightforward.
A Denton car accident lawyer can help you effectively apply state civil law to pursue full compensation for your crash-related losses. If you have questions about exactly what options you have and what course of action you should take after such an incident, our experienced personal injury attorneys will provide clear guidance to protect your best interests.
Like most personal injury claims, car accident lawsuits typically focus on negligence—the specific irresponsible act that causes the accident. Negligence involves four components, and the plaintiff must demonstrate each one by a preponderance of the evidence to establish a valid personal injury claim:
Every driver on public roads must adhere to the same duty of care by driving lawfully and reasonably. Therefore, the first element of legal negligence is generally accepted in this type of claim. However, plaintiffs often find it challenging to prove that a specific moving violation—or another irresponsible act such as driving while drunk or distracted—led to the collision more than any other contributing factors. Demonstrating this connection typically requires support from an experienced Denton auto accident attorney.
Legal counsel also plays a key role in proving that you did not cause your car crash through negligent driving. Otherwise, a court—or an insurance provider, acting with the expectation that a court would uphold its decision if challenged—could assign a percentage of fault to you and reduce your final damage award by that same percentage.
Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001 prohibits individuals who hold more than 50 percent of the total fault for a traffic accident from receiving compensation through civil litigation, regardless of whether another party shares partial responsibility. Our lawyers can actively challenge these allegations to ensure you pursue the highest possible compensation in your car accident claim in Denton.
Auto accidents are extremely stressful, even if you leave the scene without serious injuries. Under less favorable circumstances, a careless action by another driver can result in lasting physical, financial, and emotional hardship for you and your loved ones.
A Denton car accident lawyer from our team can work tirelessly and tenaciously on your behalf to ensure you are fairly reimbursed for every negative effect your wreck caused and hold the responsible party financially accountable. Call today to discuss your legal options.
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