Houston Auto Accident Attorney

You've just been in an auto accident. Your first call should be to a doctor so that you can heal from your injuries. After the accident, when you should be fully concentrating on your recuperation, you start to realize that you have more to worry about. You have medical bills to pay. Then, you have to pay to fix your car. Who is going to pay your expenses if you've had to miss work? What you need is an attorney who has handled many auto accident cases to fight for you while you concentrate on getting well.

First, your attorney needs to be skilled in the law. In Texas, to hold a person responsible for your injuries and losses that result from an auto accident, the other driver must have either negligently acted, or negligently have failed to act. In Texas, drivers must maintain a proper lookout. If the auto accident and your resulting injuries resulted from the other driver's failure to maintain a proper lookout, negligence may exist. Negligence is the first step toward a successful recovery.

In Texas, the law requires more than proving negligence. The law mandates that the negligent act or omission "legally cause" your injuries. In plain English, that means that the other driver's negligent act need actually cause your injuries for a reason recognizable under the law. A skilled auto accident lawyer is indispensible to investigate and eventually prove that the other driver legally caused your injuries.

In Texas, the law limits how long you have to present your claim. Under Texas law, an injured person usually has 2 years to pursue their claim. This period of time is referred to as the "statute of limitations." After this statute of limitations expires, you claims are forever barred. Bearing this in mind, you should consult an attorney at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath now to preserve your right to seek recovery for your auto accident injury.