Garland car accident lawyer

What to do in the first few days

Get examined by a doctor within a day or two, even if you think you only have bruises. Request the crash report from Garland police or the Texas Department of Public Safety. Photograph the damage, the intersection, skid marks and any traffic signals. Write down what the other driver said. Collect names and numbers from witnesses. Start a folder for bills, prescriptions and missed work. When the other driver's side calls, you may decline a recorded statement until you have talked with a car accident attorney. Keep your social media quiet about the crash and your recovery, because posts are often used to question injuries later.

Garland crash conditions

Interstate 635, the LBJ Freeway, runs along Garland's southern and western edges, and its interchanges with Interstate 30 and State Highway 78 are among the busiest in the Dallas area. The President George Bush Turnpike, State Highway 190, crosses the north side with fast toll traffic. State Highway 66 and Garland Avenue carry local commuters, and Broadway Boulevard and Jupiter Road see frequent intersection crashes. Weekend traffic to Lake Ray Hubbard on I-30 includes boat trailers and tired drivers heading home. North Texas spring storms bring hail and standing water, and the rare ice storm closes the elevated ramps. Construction on 635 has shifted lanes for years.

What our free case review involves

Whatever time you call, someone picks up in English, Spanish or Arabic. We ask what happened, how you were hurt, what treatment you have had and what the other side has told you. We explain how Texas crash cases usually work, including how shared fault is handled. The free consultation is meant to inform, not to pressure. If your situation calls for a personal injury lawyer licensed in Texas, we explain the referral. If your case looks too thin to pursue, because of minor injuries or clear fault on your part, we tell you so and offer suggestions for handling it yourself.

Connecting you with a Texas attorney

Car Accident Lawyers Agency connects people with attorneys and is not itself a law firm. We connect people hurt in Garland with independent attorneys licensed in Texas who handle crash cases in Dallas County and nearby counties. The match depends on the kind of crash, how serious your injuries are, whether a commercial truck, rideshare or government vehicle was involved and where the case belongs. The attorney contacts you directly to discuss taking your case. When the facts point to a case that will not go anywhere, we say so clearly instead of passing you along. Being told no early saves you months of frustration.

Once an attorney takes over

Your personal injury attorney notifies the other driver's side and manages contact from then on. They collect the crash report, treatment records, bills, photos, witness accounts and any available video. Texas applies a modified comparative fault rule, so the attorney documents how the crash occurred and who was responsible. After your treatment reaches a stable point, they prepare a demand and begin negotiations. If the other side does not respond reasonably, a lawsuit can be filed in Dallas County. You will be kept up to date and asked before any significant decision is made. Your main job is to follow your doctor's plan.