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You Only Have Two Years to File a Claim
Don't Wait to Consult a Car Accident Attorney
In Texas, the deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of the accident. By reaching out to our personal injury attorney in Arlington, TX, and scheduling a consultation, you can ensure the best chance of achieving the outcome you and your family need.
Trust a Law Firm That Has Helped Accident Victims Since 1987
A car accident can change your life in an instant. Our Arlington car accident lawyers can make the difference between a prosperous future and a lifetime of hardship caused by another party's negligence.
For over 35 years, Texas attorney Roger "Rocky" Walton has led a law firm in Arlington, TX, that helps clients injured in car accidents collect compensation. As your auto accident attorney, Rocky will seek maximum restitution, even if that means going to trial.
When negligence causes harm to residents of Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, and Greater DFW, our firm stands ready to pursue justice.
Rocky and his team of personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you can have representation with zero out-of-pocket costs until we collect compensation. At that point, we only collect a percentage of your settlement or jury award.
Take the Right Steps After a Wreck
In a wreck? Car crash lawyer Greg Jackson breaks down the exact steps you should take, both on the scene and after. From police calls to doctor visits, this checklist could make or break your claim. Watch now so you’re ready when it counts.
How to Protect
Yourself Following a Car Accident
The dust has settled, the police have recorded the incident, and any necessary medical attention has been provided. If the other driver was believed to be intoxicated or committing another crime, they may have been arrested. The only thing left for you to do is pursue compensation for your losses from the responsible party's insurance company. If that cannot be accomplished, you could be left bearing an overwhelming financial burden you don't deserve. To avoid the worst-case scenario, you only need to take a few simple measures:
The Cause of Your Car Accident Indicates Who Is Responsible for Your Losses
Our car accident attorneys in Arlington will investigate the cause of the accident to determine who is liable. Here is a look at how cause can reveal responsibility:
Speeding, running red lights, and weaving in and out of traffic are forms of reckless driving. When reckless driving is determined to be the cause of the accident, the driver is typically responsible. Our car accident lawyers can identify cases when a driver was making unsafe choices on the road such as speeding, making abrupt lane changes, or tailgating that led to your injuries.
Damaged asphalt, malfunctioning traffic signals, and misplaced roadwork signage can make for dangerous road conditions that can cause an accident. In some cases, the municipality responsible for maintaining the road could be held responsible for your accident, even when another car crashed into yours. For example, a stop sign could be obscured by overgrowth, or a deep pothole could cause another driver to lose control of their vehicle, resulting in a collision.
We all know the weather in Texas can cause unsafe driving conditions. Rain, snow, and ice can create slick, uneven surfaces to drive on. Drivers have a responsibility to adjust accordingly by reducing speeds, scraping ice and snow from their windshields, and making sure wiper blades are capable of maintaining visibility. It is also possible that a municipality failed in its responsibility to plow or sand a road, making it partially responsible for the accident.
Despite the known dangers of distracted driving, a look around during rush hour will reveal countless drivers talking on the phone, texting, or eating. We see a number of injury cases from all over Texas in which a client is injured by a negligent driver who was too busy on their cell phone to pay attention to the road in front of them. In some car accident cases, a passenger may be found partially responsible for an accident if they distracted the driver.
The effects of alcohol, even below the legal threshold for a driver, can have an effect on reaction times. Alcohol impairs a driver's ability to operate an automobile safely and can make a driver overestimate his or her abilities, increasing the likelihood of taking unjustified risks behind the wheel. Although an intoxicated driver may be solely responsible for accidents they cause, there are cases in which an establishment that served the driver can be held responsible as well.
Faulty auto parts, such as tires or brakes, can easily result in a catastrophic car accident. The manufacturer could be held responsible if design flaws or other negligence contributed to a crash. Drivers could also be held responsible if they neglected to maintain their vehicle, causing it to pose a danger to others. Our firm consults with automobile experts to pinpoint who is responsible for faulty parts that lead to physical injury and other losses.
If Your Accident Was Caused by an Intoxicated Driver, You Can Count On Us
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime that can involve defendants in addition to the other driver, and can present an opportunity to collect damages beyond compensation for physical injury, property damage, and pain and suffering. Here are two important reasons to consider hiring Rocky Walton to represent you if an impaired driver is responsible for your car accident:
Rocky Walton can hold dram shops responsible.
Under Texas law, bars, restaurants, and other dram shops can be held liable if they sold, served, or otherwise provided alcohol to a person who was visibly intoxicated, and that person's intoxicated state resulted in your injuries. If a dram shop can be held responsible, you can count on Rocky Walton to hold them and the driver who caused your injuries liable. Even if the dram shop can reduce its liability through safe harbor laws (meaning all employees were certified by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission), Rocky Walton can work around them to collect maximum restitution.
Rocky Walton will pursue punitive damages.
Compensatory damages are awarded in personal injury lawsuits to make the plaintiff whole again after suffering losses such as physical injury, medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering. However, when an injury involves gross negligence—which is often the case when a driver was operating a vehicle under the influence—the judge may elect to award the plaintiff punitive damages as well. These damages are intended to punish the at-fault party and discourage similar behavior in the future. When you hire Rocky Walton, you can count on him to pursue every avenue of compensation for you.
Rocky Explains What Makes
Our Firm Different
“We treat our clients like family. Some lawyers don’t even return phone calls. They ignore the clients, they don’t tell them what’s going on. Our firm is exactly the opposite. We work hard for our clients, and we always do our very best.
We put a ton of time into learning about your case so we can fight the uphill battle. We aren't going to just do it the quick and easy way if it won't get you the best result.”
- Rocky Walton
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my settlement or jury award be taxed?
In most cases, when an attorney with our Arlington firm secures a settlement or jury award for a client, the money is not taxed. There are some exceptions. For example, punitive damages (money awarded as a means of punishing a defendant for gross negligence) can be taxed. Your attorney will be able to identify any other circumstances that might result in your compensation being taxed.
I might be partially responsible for the accident. Does that mean I don't have a case?
No! Texas operates under the principle of modified comparative negligence. In other words, if you are less than 51 percent at fault, you can collect damages. For example, if a jury determines that you were 30 percent at fault, you could still collect up to 70% of your losses from the other party. It can never be emphasized enough: if you think you are partially responsible for the accident, don't tell anyone other than your car accident lawyer. An insurance company would love to use your own words against you to make it sound like you are more responsible than you are. Your attorney may find that you share no responsibility. Never draw your own conclusions, and only discuss your case with your lawyer.
The other driver was charged with DUI. Should I still file a personal injury claim?
Yes. DUI is a crime that will involve its own trial. Although a judge in a criminal hearing may award damages to you in extreme cases, you still need to file a civil suit to claim damages for your losses. Our Arlington car accident lawyers are fully prepared to file a civil suit apart from any criminal hearings that take place in relation to your car accident. If the criminal case does not result in punitive damages, we can pursue them in your personal injury case.
The other party seems like an honest person who made an honest mistake. Should I still file a personal injury claim?
Absolutely. There's nothing personal about a personal injury case. You are just an individual who was harmed by negligent behavior, and you want the other party's insurance company to make it right. After all, that is what the other party carries insurance for. Even if the other party meant you no harm whatsoever, they still have an obligation to make up for the hardships they have caused. And by taking legal action, they will likely be more careful in the future, which benefits everyone on the road.
My loved one was killed in a car crash caused by third-party negligence. How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim?
You have our sincere condolences, and we want to help you achieve justice. You have two years from the date of their death to file a wrongful death claim. As with any type of personal injury claim, the sooner you reach out to an attorney to discuss your case, the better your chances of a successful case. Rocky Walton and his team are prepared to help you collect compensation for losses such as funeral expenses, loss of income, loss of consortium, and much more. Our Arlington firm looks forward to helping you and your family collect the resources you need in order to heal.
The personal injury information offered and contained herein, regarding personal injury statutes and claimants' rights is general in scope. No attorney client relationship with our attorneys is hereby formed nor is the information herein intended as formal legal advice.
