A Weslaco car accident lawyer helps people hurt in a crash hold the at-fault driver responsible and recover for their medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Lopez Law Group represents car accident and injury victims throughout Weslaco, Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley, in English and Spanish. As an injury law firm, we work on contingency, so you pay no attorney's fee and no case expenses unless we recover for you. The consultation is free.
A Weslaco car accident lawyer helps people hurt in a crash hold the at-fault driver responsible and recover for their medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Lopez Law Group represents car accident and injury victims throughout Weslaco, Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley, in English and Spanish. Phone: (956) 968-7800.
What to do after a car accident in Weslaco
What you do after a car crash shapes your claim:
- Call 911 and get a police report
- Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine, because some injuries surface later
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries
- Exchange insurance and get witness information
- Do not admit fault, and do not give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement before you talk to a lawyer
These steps protect a car accident claim and make it far easier for an accident lawyer in Weslaco to prove what happened.
Common causes of car accidents in Weslaco
Most car accidents in Weslaco come from a driver who was not paying attention. The common causes include distracted driving, speeding, running red lights, driving under the influence, and unsafe lane changes. Each cause points to who is at fault, and an experienced car accident attorney uses the police report and evidence to prove it.
Who is liable and how Texas law treats a car accident
In most cases the at-fault driver, through their insurance, pays for the harm. Texas uses a modified comparative negligence rule, so you can still recover as long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share. The insurance company knows this rule and its adjuster works to shift blame to you. An experienced Weslaco personal injury attorney handles dealing with insurance companies so you do not have to, and builds the evidence to secure the compensation you need after an accident caused by someone else's negligence.
Car accident injuries
A car crash can cause whiplash, back and spine injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries and internal injuries. Some serious injuries do not show up for days, which is why prompt medical care matters both for your health and for your claim. A car accident attorney ties every injury to the crash in the medical records, so the insurer cannot blame something else.
Compensation in a Weslaco car accident claim
Texas law lets injury victims recover both economic and non-economic damages:
- Medical bills, past and future
- Lost wages and lost earning ability
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Pain and suffering and lasting disability
How much a car accident case is worth depends on the injuries and the evidence, so no honest lawyer quotes a settlement figure before reviewing your records. Our job is to prove the full value and fight for the compensation you deserve, not the insurer's first low offer.
The deadline to file a car accident claim in Texas
In most cases you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Texas law. A claim filed late can be blocked no matter how strong it is, and evidence fades over time. It helps to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney soon after the crash.
Other injury cases we handle in Weslaco
A car accident is one of many personal injury cases we handle for injury victims throughout Weslaco and Hidalgo County. If your injury came from something else, an experienced personal injury attorney at our firm can help:
- Truck and commercial truck crashes (see our truck accident lawyer page)
- Slip and fall and premises liability (see our slip and fall lawyer page)
- Workplace injury (see our work injury lawyer page)
- Wrongful death (see our wrongful death lawyer page)
Spanish-speaking clients can also start at our abogado de lesiones personales en Weslaco page.
Why Weslaco car accident victims choose The Lopez Law Group
We are a bilingual personal injury law firm with roots in Hidalgo County, serving the Weslaco area and injury victims throughout Hidalgo County. You get experienced Weslaco personal injury lawyers, direct access to attorney Fernando J. Lopez, and a firm that has represented more than 2,500 clients across Texas in 18 years. We work only on contingency, so you never pay unless we win your case, and Spanish-speaking families get everything in their language. You pay no attorney's fee and no case expenses unless we recover for you, and the consultation is free.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth getting a lawyer after a Texas car accident?
For anything beyond a minor fender bender, yes. Insurers move fast to limit what they pay, and an experienced car accident attorney levels the field and deals with the adjuster. Since we work on contingency, there is no cost to find out where your case stands.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Texas?
Personal injury cases in Texas are handled on a contingency fee. The attorney's fee is a share of the recovery, agreed in writing before the case begins. You pay no attorney's fee and no case expenses unless we recover for you. The exact percentage is stated in the written agreement you sign.
Is it worth hiring an attorney for a car accident?
If you were injured and someone else was at fault, usually yes. Studies and everyday experience both show that represented claims are taken more seriously by insurers. A free case review tells you whether hiring an attorney makes sense for your situation.
Do you help Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. Our team represents car accident victims in English and Spanish across Weslaco and the Rio Grande Valley.
Talk to a Weslaco car accident lawyer today
If you were injured in a car accident in Weslaco or anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, contact The Lopez Law Group to schedule a free consultation. You pay no attorney's fee and no case expenses unless we recover for you. The attorney responsible for the content of this page is Fernando J. Lopez. Our primary office is in Weslaco, Texas.
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