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Being in a car accident can bring your personal and professional lives to a screeching halt, and they can lead to significant costs and damages related to medical bills and missed work. When your accident was caused by someone or something else, you could be entitled to compensation for the costs and damages associated with your injuries.

To determine whether or not you have a case, and how much it might be worth, the law and outcome of other cases must be applied to the unique circumstances of your accidents and injuries. Often, additional follow-up opinions and evidence will be needed to fully measure the costs of your injuries in the long-term, as we’ll discuss below.

Once you have accurately calculated your car accident damages and collected evidence to prove them, this information needs to be drafted into a claim. That claim is then submitted to the insurance carrier of the at fault party of the accident, in the time allowed, and in the format required.

There’s no doubt about it, recovering what you deserve for a car accident is a complicated process. The best way to collect what you deserve is by working with an experienced Austin car accident attorney who knows how to put the law to work in support of the best outcome in your case.

Your dedicated Austin car accident lawyer from McMinn Law Firm is standing by to discuss your case at (512) 474-0222 through a free initial consultation, and read on to learn more.

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JASON MCMINN

JASON MCMINN

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Jason McMinn, a University of Texas alum, has over a decade of experience handling personal injury and auto accident cases in Austin. He is trusted by clients for his vigilant focus in representing their interests during negotiations and before a jury.

JUSTIN MCMINN

JUSTIN MCMINN

Personal Injury Attorney

Justin McMinn has practiced personal injury law since 2007. Clients always have access to Justin – they know that when they need to speak with him, he’s only a phone call away.

JIMMY FEIGEN

JIMMY FEIGEN

Personal Injury Attorney

Jimmy Feigen, a University of Texas alum, joined McMinn Law Firm in 2020. His legal area of focus includes auto accidents, automotive crashes, personal injuries, and premises liability. Won 11 international medals for Team USA, including Olympic gold and silver medals.

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Your Austin Car Accident Lawyer Protects Your Rights & Maximizes Your Damages

Being in a car accident can bring your personal and professional lives to a screeching halt, and they can lead to significant costs and damages related to medical bills and missed work. When your accident was caused by someone or something else, you could be entitled to compensation for the costs and damages associated with your injuries.

To determine whether or not you have a case, and how much it might be worth, the law and outcome of other cases must be applied to the unique circumstances of your accidents and injuries. Often, additional follow-up opinions and evidence will be needed to fully measure the costs of your injuries in the long-term, as we’ll discuss below.

Once you have accurately calculated your car accident damages and collected evidence to prove them, this information needs to be drafted into a claim. That claim is then submitted to the insurance carrier of the at fault party of the accident, in the time allowed, and in the format required.

There’s no doubt about it, recovering what you deserve for a car accident is a complicated process. The best way to collect what you deserve is by working with an experienced Austin car accident attorney who knows how to put the law to work in support of the best outcome in your case.

Your dedicated Austin car accident lawyer from McMinn Law Firm is standing by to discuss your case at (512) 474-0222 through a free initial consultation, and read on to learn more.

Potential Damages Include Short- and Long-Term Medical Bills and Lost Earnings

Immediately after your injury, you should seek out emergency medical care to ensure that you have not been harmed in the accident. Sometimes the adrenaline and excitement of the accident can cause injuries to be overlooked. In other instances, what might have seemed like a minor bump on the head that required a few stitches could have caused a traumatic brain injury, a serious long-term injury with costly treatment requirements.

Without Evidence You Cannot Collect Compensation for Your Injuries

You can only recover damages that you can prove with evidence. If all you have is the emergency room bill, that is all you can collect. If your injuries might require decades of pain treatment, rehabilitation, and other medical interventions, all of those costs will come out of your pocket unless you have evidence to prove them. This comes in the form of follow-up opinions from medical and occupational experts, and your Austin car accident attorney will schedule all of these appointments for you if they take your case.

A medical expert measures the costs that will be associated with your injuries for the remainder of your life. The occupational expert then applies this information to your working life and measures the cost of your injury in terms of your ability to earn. You are entitled to compensation for any negative change to your ability to work and support your family, calculated from the time of your injury through the remainder of your working life.

All of this information is then incorporated into a claim that is submitted to the insurance carrier of the party at fault for the accident. Your car accident attorney will use the evidence to negotiate a settlement, and if the insurance company will not agree to a fair settlement, your attorney will take them to court on your behalf, at no cost to you.

If We Take Your Case, You Pay Nothing Up-Front, and Nothing Out-of-Pocket

When we take personal injury cases, such as car accidents or 18-wheeler crashes, we take them on contingency. This means that we only get paid if we win  your case, out of a portion of the winnings that we’ll agree upon before we get started. Your initial consultation is cost-free, and if we take your case, you’ll only stand to win, with no out-of-pocket expenses.

Reach Out to Your Austin Car Accident Lawyer For Help Today

The sooner you have a dedicated Austin car accident attorney from McMinn Law Firm on your case, the sooner you can let your attorney take over. You can step back and focus on recovering from your injuries, while your experienced attorney focuses on putting together the best possible case to collect the full compensation you are entitled to.

For your risk-free, cost-free assessment of your case, click to schedule a consultation or give us a call at (512) 474-0222. We look forward to discussing your case and seeing if it is a fit with our firm so we can help.

Common Causes of At-Fault Car Accidents Where You Could be Entitled to Damages

When you are in a car accident that is caused by someone or something else, you are entitled to compensation for the related costs and damages associated with your injuries. Determining when another party is at fault for an accident requires a consideration of the legal concept known as “negligence,” and the collection of evidence to prove it.

While we won’t turn this into a law school class, it is important to know that unless another driver or cause was responsible for the accident that injured you, it is not likely that you’ll be able to collect damages from the other party. The law and the outcome of similar cases will be applied to the unique facts and circumstances of your accident to determine what you are entitled to. The most effective way to ensure that the law is accurately applied to your car accident, so you can collect what you are entitled to, is by working with a dedicated Austin car accident lawyer.

Some of the most common causes of at-fault car accidents for which you could be entitled to compensation for your damages are:

  • Distracted Driving – When a driver is engaging in any activity while driving that impairs them visually, mentally, or manually while driving, they are violating the law by engaging in distracted driving, and will be responsible for the damages for any accidents they cause. Texting while driving is a dangerous example of this practice, as the driver’s vision is impaired by being on the phone not the road, they are mentally impaired by thinking about the text not their driving, and they are manually impaired due to their hands being on the phone instead of the wheel.
  • Drunk Driving – Drivers impaired by the influence of drugs or alcohol are unable to safely operate their vehicle, and are breaking the law. Literally all drunk driving crashes or intoxicated driving accidents are preventable, and all intoxicated drivers will be liable for the damages they cause in accidents.
  • Drowsy or Fatigued Driving Getting behind the wheel while tired can be just as dangerous as when impaired by drugs or alcohol, and drowsy drivers will be liable for the damages their unsafe and irresponsible driving causes.
  • Vehicle Malfunctions – Some accidents happen even when all drivers involved were exercising caution and driving safely and in line with the rules of the road due to vehicle malfunctions. If a vehicle malfunction caused your car accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your damages from the vehicle manufacturer.

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Seek prompt medical care

Getting prompt medical care is essential to protect your health and your claim. If you know you are injured right away, call 911 for an ambulance or go to the emergency room as soon as possible. Even if you do not believe you were injured or think your injuries are “minor,” you should be examined by a doctor within 72 hours of your collision. You may have suffered a serious injury, like internal bleeding, traumatic brain injury, or a spine or back injury, and not realize it until days or longer after your collision when your symptoms develop.

You also avoid disputes with the insurance company by getting prompt medical care. If you delay treatment, they could argue that another incident caused your injuries or that they are not as serious as you claim.

Call the police

Contact the police immediately at the crash scene. They will conduct an investigation and write a police report that can help you prove the other driver’s negligence caused your auto collision. Useful information the police report will contain includes:

  • Details of how the wreck occurred
  • Statements of the drivers, passengers, and witnesses
  • Police officer’s conclusions regarding who was at fault in the collision
  • Any traffic tickets issued
Obtain contact information

You need to get the contact information for the driver and their insurance company to file your claim for compensation. You should also obtain this information for any witnesses to your car accident.

You will need to obtain their written statements while you know where they are and their memories are fresh. Witness statements and testimony can be powerful evidence to help you prove the other driver caused your collision, especially if you do not know them and they have no stake in your claim.

Take pictures

Take photos with your cell phone camera of the damage to the vehicles, the collision scene, your injuries, and anything else you think might be helpful. Your pictures may help you prove how your crash occurred and can be compelling evidence to show a jury.

Notify your insurance company

Report the car accident to your insurance company. By reporting it to them, you are not filing a claim. However, you need to take this step because it is required under your insurance policy. In addition, you are protecting your right to file a claim if the at-fault motorist has no or insufficient insurance coverage to compensate you fully.

Follow up on medical care

Because your compensation claim is for the injuries you suffered in the auto crash, you must follow your doctor’s advice on your medical treatment and go to all your appointments. If you don’t, it could take you longer to recover from your injuries. In addition, you would be giving the insurance company ammunition to deny your claim or try to force you to accept less damages in your settlement.

Be careful what you say
The negligent driver’s insurance company could contact you soon after your collision. You need to be extremely careful what you say to them so that you don’t make a statement they can use against you. You also do not want to agree to give a recorded statement or accept a quick settlement of your claim before you know how serious your injuries are and the value of your case.
Save medical bills and pay stubs

You will need to prove the amount of compensation you are entitled to recover. Keep all your medical bills and your paystubs. They will help you calculate the amount you should receive for your medical expenses and lost wages. You also need to save your auto repair receipts and estimates.

Keep a journal
You may want to write notes in a diary about the details of your car accident while they are fresh in your mind. You can also keep track of your doctor appointments, medical treatments, time off work, and your level of pain in your journal.
Retain a lawyer

You should retain a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as possible after your collision. They can collect the evidence you need to win your case, help you avoid making costly mistakes that weaken your claim, and negotiate your settlement with the insurance company.

Were you injured in an auto crash? Our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to answer your questions and fight with the negligent driver’s insurance company so that you receive the maximum recovery in your settlement. Call our office at 512-474-0222 today.