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SEVEN IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Richard Ardoin
 Aug. 1, 2017

When an automobile accident happens to you, there are several questions to ask an attorney. Here are seven important questions you should ask your accident attorney.

With busy streets and highways in Houston, accidents happen frequently. You should call the police, report it to the insurance company and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

  1. How will you know if your claim will be successful? A claim will be successful if a person sustained injuries through no fault of their own or it is proven that a person caused an accident out of negligence.

  2. How much time do you have to file a claim with an accident attorney in Houston? You should file a claim as soon as possible. In the state of Texas, the statute of limitations is two years to file a claim, but it can take time for the process to complete. In the event hat your case goes to trial, you want to have ample time. If your claim is with a government employee, then an administrative claim must be filed within 60-90 days.

  3. How is it determined who is at fault? Evidence at the scene, witnesses, photos and police reports help determine fault.

  4. How long does it take to complete your personal injury claim? Depending on your injuries, loss of work and property damage.

  5. How does a police report effect your case? The police report can sway an insurance company by concluding the person at fault and giving a ticket. They may use it in an attempt to compel you to settle right away. If you feel the police report is wrong, an accident attorney may be able to help you with this.

  6. Can not wearing a helmet affect your case? Texas law states that anyone under 21, driving or as a passenger, must wear a helmet. If you were not wearing a helmet and sustained head injuries, a court might argue that you were not using safety precautions.

  7. If the drivers of both cars are partially to blame, do you still need an attorney? As long as the fault of the accident is found to be under fifty percent, then a modified comparative fault rule will help determine what percentage is awarded. If the fault is over fifty percent, your claim is reduced to zero.