Car accidents are becoming increasingly commonplace, and are often ripe with the potential for severe injuries. While cars have become safer over the years, and are often equipped with many protective measures, injuries continue to occur regardless of the amount of safety features in place. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.

It seems like nearly every day, the news displays a story of a tragic car accident which could often be easily prevented. Texas roadway signs frequently flash out numbers of the ongoing fatalities caused by car accidents each year, meant to serve as a warning to drivers to pay attention to their own driving, and the driving of others around them. Unfortunately, many drivers do not heed these dire warnings and continue to drive under the influence, with the distraction of cell phones, or with excessive speed.

Each year, the Texas Department of Transportation analyzes the car accident data from around the state, often comparing it to prior years to note the differences in data. Unfortunately, calendar year 2014 witnessed an increase of almost 4% in the number of car accident fatalities throughout the state, reaching a number of 3,500. In addition to this number, over 17,000 individuals sustained serious injuries as the result of car accidents. The state uses this data to determine the causes of car accidents and ways to mitigate the terrible effects of car accidents. As a victim of a car accident, you have the ability to seek recovery through filing a claim for your injuries.

Texas is a comparative negligence state, meaning that if a victim of a car accident is more than 50% at fault for any injuries sustained in an accident, the victim may lose the ability to bring a claim against the negligent party. This becomes an issue throughout car accident cases, and therefore a personal injury attorney must be carefully consulted to help investigate the cause of the accident and ensure that the victim will not be held responsible for their own injuries. Car accident liability largely hinges on the actions of both parties at the time of the accident.

As the victim of a car accident, you may be able to recover the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to assist you with calculating the amount of damages you may be entitled to receive, as well as estimating out the future damages which should be considered.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, do not hesitate to contact the Malley Law Firm. Tony Malley has years of experience in handling car accident liability claims and will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact our Beaumont office today for your initial free consultation.