Automobile Accidents
Fort Worth Car Accident Attorneys
Every year millions of individuals are injured in motor vehicle accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car accident. Additionally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in the United States for people ages 3 to 33. In 2005, 33% of traffic fatalities were alcohol related.
Automobile accidents are typically dealt with by using the “law of negligence”. Any damages incurred are to be paid for by the negligent party. Individuals who operate automobiles are always required to exercise “reasonable care under the circumstance”. Such examples of failure to use “reasonable care” include driving too fast or too slow, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failure to signal when turning, disregarding weather or traffic conditions, disobeying traffic laws and failure to drive on the right side of the road. A driver may also be liable for an accident caused by deliberate or reckless conduct. Additionally, accidents can be caused by external factors unrelated to the manner of the driver. Laws in regard to product liability deal with these types of situations. A common example of this type of situation would be failure to properly manufacture a product used by an automobile that causes a defect of some sort in the automobile, thus resulting in an injury. If a manufacturer of a product creates a defective product the manufacturer is liable for injuries caused by the product. Other external causes that may contribute to an accident may be poorly maintained roads, faulty traffic signs and signals, and poor lighting. Drunk drivers may also be an external factor related to dangerous accidents. If an accident is caused by a an intoxicated driver, a bar or social hosts may be liable for damages incurred if they served obviously intoxicated quests, who then drive and cause an accident.
In all automobile accidents it is essential that actions be taken to promptly safeguard evidence, investigate the accident and circumstances, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly assess all injuries. The Law Office of Terry K. Fleming is highly experienced in handling accidents of various circumstances and will ensure that you receive full compensation for your injuries sustained. Not only can we evaluate all the facts related to your accident while you focus on recovery, we can also assist you in finding suitable medical specialists to treat you. Furthermore, we can make arrangements with your medical care providers to wait for payment until your case had been resolved and a settlement has been obtained. Consultations are free of charge.
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The Law Offices of Terry K. Fleming handles car accident, truck accident, medical malpractice*, knee injury, and social security disability cases in Fort Worth, Granbury, Stephenville, Weathorford, Grapevine, Arlington, Forest Hills, Everman, Crowley, River Oaks, White Settlement, Westworth Village, Westworth Hills, Edgecliff, Haltom City, Sansom Park, Saginaw, Richland Hills, Burleson, Randon and throughout Texas. Contact our Fort Worth car accident attorneys today for a free consultation regarding your case. Our Ft. Worth accident lawyers won't charge a fee unless you recover money in your case.
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