Houston Car Accident Lawyer
Traffic accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence in Houston, Harris County, surrounding counties and Texas. A collision can be a traumatic event for anyone involved.
We have successfully represented clients involved in automobile collisions in Texas for many years. J. Bernard Schultz has been a licensed Texas attorney since 1964. John R. Bartos has been a licensed Texas lawyer since 1981. Both lawyers have practiced in Houston, Harris County and surrounding counties their entire careers. They have also handled numerous serious injury cases all over the State of Texas. We have handled motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, DUI and other accidents. We have helped numerous clients get fairly compensated for their injuries, medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering and mental anguish as allowed under Texas law. We are experienced in dealing with insurance companies to make sure that you are treated fairly.
It is vital that you seek medical treatment as soon as possible if you are injured. Remember to tell medical personnel about all the injuries that you sustained in the accident. The medical records are used later to prove the nature and the extent of your injuries.
We recommend that you NOT give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company without first consulting with a Houston car accident attorney. The insurance company is not on your side. They are looking to minimize their expense and will have attorneys advising them. You should have an attorney advising you as well. Don’t think that just because you have insurance that you do not need an attorney. You need to work with an attorney to be sure that the negligence that caused your accident is fully investigated. Many times these carriers will attempt to delay, deny payment or under pay valid claims. We will evaluate your case for you for free. Your Houston car accident lawyers will discuss your automobile accident, truck collision, pedestrian accident, drunken driving accident, bicycle accident and more.
Insurance companies have been more difficult to deal with than ever in recent years. That makes it more important that your claim be handled by an experienced Houston car accident lawyer to make sure that you are treated fairly. Not all cases require that a lawsuit be filed, but the insurance company will not take your claim seriously unless that possibility is kept in front of them.
How do you get an evaluation by an experienced automobile wreck lawyer? It’s easy. Call us at 713-861-1255 or 1-800-222-1136. If you are seriously injured, arrangements may be made for us to visit you at your home or hospital. Please contact us immediately for a no obligation, personal consultation to discuss your case. Calling now may allow us to start your case off on the right path to recovery.
What should I do after a car crash?
We recommend that that you follow these steps:
1. Contact the Police: Report the accident. You may have to go to the police station to file a report if an officer did not come to or provide you one at the scene of the accident. We can help get a copy of the police report. Keep in mind that it may take 7-10 days to get some reports.
2. Preserve evidence: Get contact information (Name, address, drivers license number, license plate number) for all the parties involved, including all witnesses. Draw a diagram of the accident
3. Go to the hospital or to your doctor
4. Contact an Attorney: We are experienced have extensive knowledge of the law regarding Houston car accidents, and we want to help you. Call 713-861-1255 or 1-800-222-1136 today for a no obligation consultation. Do not give a statement to any insurance company without contacting a lawyer.
Keep in mind that Texas law allows only a certain amount of time in which you can file a claim for damages after a crash occurs. This time limit is known as the Statute of Limitations. In Texas, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim.
