Lubbock Car Accident Lawyer

Comprehensive Legal Support for Clients in Northwest Texas

Auto accidents are the most common cause of personal injury claims and lawsuits. Unfortunately, these car wrecks occur daily across the country and Texas is no exception. These accidents are mostly caused by human error and leave victims facing days, weeks, months, or years of recovery that add up to staggering medical and other out-of-pocket expenses while facing lost wages or income. Without the saving grace of personal injury law, such accidents can cause victims and their families financial ruin. 

Fortunately, under Texas personal injury law, you are entitled to fair compensation when you have been injured due to another’s carelessness, negligence, or wrongdoing. This generally means dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance company which can be frustrating and challenging for various reasons. However, if you have a skilled lawyer on your side, these companies understand that they cannot take advantage of you and are more likely to settle for what is fair and just based on the facts of your case. By turning to The Gorilla Law Firm, you will thus increase your chances of an optimum result. 

Injured in a car crash? Book a free consultation with a Lubbock auto accident attorney at The Gorilla Law Firm by contacting us online or at (806) 375-3855.

Understanding Car Accident Incidents in Northwest Texas

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, a total of 7,461 car accidents occurred in Lubbock in 2021. These resulted in 45 fatalities and possible injuries for more than 3,000 people. 

Common causes of these accidents include but are not limited to:

• Speeding
• Failing to stop at traffic signals and signs
• Failing to yield
• Unsafe lane changes
• Backing up unsafely
• Tailgating
• Distracted driving, such as while texting or using a cell phone
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

WHAT TYPES OF COMPENSATION ARE AVAILABLE AFTER A LUBBOCK CAR CRASH?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation to cover the damages incurred. The compensation you receive can be categorized into two types: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are meant to cover quantifiable expenses, such as medical bills and lost wages resulting from your injury. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, aim to address intangible losses like emotional pain and suffering, as well as the impact on your quality of life.

Examples of economic damages include:

• Medical Expenses: This encompasses hospital bills, doctor's visits, and any necessary physical therapy services following the accident.
• Lost Wages: If your injuries prevent you from working, you can seek compensation for the income you have lost due to the car crash.
• Property Damage: If the accident was caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of another driver, you may be entitled to reimbursement for the damage to your vehicle.
• Funeral Costs: In cases where a car crash results in a fatality, the family of the deceased may pursue compensation for funeral expenses through a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver.
• Loss of Consortium: If a severe injury from a car accident affects your ability to engage in intimate relations with your partner, you can seek compensation for the loss of companionship and consortium resulting from the sexual disabilities caused by another party's negligence or carelessness while driving.

Examples of non-economic damages include:

• Pain and Suffering: This covers physical pain, discomfort, and emotional distress caused by the accident.
• Disfigurement and Scarring: If the car crash results in permanent marks or deformities, you may be eligible for compensation for disfigurement or scarring.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If the injuries sustained in the car accident significantly impact your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed, you may be entitled to damages for the loss of enjoyment of life resulting from these disabilities caused by another party's negligence while driving.
• Emotional Distress: Compensation can be sought for mental anguish experienced as a result of the car crash, such as depression or anxiety disorders, if applicable under Texas law.
• Loss of Companionship or Consortium: If the injuries you sustain in the accident impair your relationship with your partner to the extent that intimacy and companionship are no longer possible, you can pursue compensation for losses associated with this through a claim against the responsible at-fault driver.