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Austin & Dallas Accident Lawyers

Austin Car Accident Lawyers

There is a car accident every 72 seconds in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2008 statistics. A person is injured in a Texas car accident approximately every two minutes and a person is killed every two and half hours. There was not one single day without a fatality on a Texas roadway during 2008. Accordingly, it is important for every Texan to be aware of the potential causes, injuries and options for financial recovery after an accident occurs.

If you were the victim of a car crash caused by another driver, you may be entitled to money to help you recover from your injuries. The attorneys of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC are ready to provide you with a free case evaluation when you contact us at 1-800-863-5312 or via our online contact form. We will protect your rights and fight for you anywhere in Central Texas, including the cities of greater Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, and Austin areas.

What sets Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC apart from other law firms is our dedication to our clients. When you choose Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC to handle your personal injury claim, you will deal directly with your attorney -- regardless of the size of your case. We believe client service is key, and we treat every case equally. At Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC, our primary mission is to help people.

Car Accident Causes

Any time a driver is distracted and drives carelessly or recklessly, an accident can occur. Approximately 28 percent of the 2008 Texas motor vehicle traffic fatalities occurred because a driver was intoxicated or driving under the influence (DUI). The majority of motor vehicle accidents happen when a driver fails to pay proper attention to the road and speeds or disobeys a traffic law, is distracted by a passenger or phone call, or is otherwise distracted from the operation of his or her motor vehicle.

A car may be involved in a single vehicle accident or a collision with other automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles or pedestrians. The outcome of any of these accidents can be catastrophic.

Sometimes, a car accident victim has to deal with the situation of a hit and run accident, which can be particularly problematic. A competent investigation conducted by the police and overseen by a car accident attorney can often find the hit and run driver and hold that driver accountable for the damage that he or she caused. Hit and run drivers face additional legal penalties that other drivers do not face.

Car Accident Injuries

The injuries sustained in a car accident often depend on whether the person was wearing a seatbelt, the speed at which the car was traveling, the place where the car hit another object, whether the car rolled over, whether the car caught fire and how well the car handled the impact.

Some car wreck victims walk away from the accident with a significant scare and perhaps a few cuts and bruises, but without significant physical harm. The worst case scenario for a car accident victim is death. Those victims in between these two extremes may suffer from injuries to the head or neck, broken or dislocated bones and limbs, nerve damage and paralysis.

Texas Car Accident Attorneys Help Accident Victims

The lawyers of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC represent people who have suffered injuries due to car wrecks. We know firsthand that the injuries suffered as a result of an auto accident can be severe and life-altering for both the victim and his or her family.

Our firm knows that your immediate goals after going through such trauma are to get your medical bills paid, recover any lost wages from missed time at work, and to make sure you will be able to pay for necessary future medical treatment.

Our experienced attorneys will determine if someone is responsible for your injuries. If someone is responsible, they may owe you monetary damages. These can include compensatory or punitive damages. Compensatory damages attempt to put an injured person back in the position he or she was in before being injured. They include lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded. Punitive damages are given to the injured person in order to penalize wrongdoers and deter others from repeating the offense.

If you are physically unable to come to us, we are willing to drive to you, so please, if you have been injured or a loved one has passed away due to a motor vehicle accident in Texas, call or e-mail us to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options. You will have no attorney fees, court costs, or litigation expenses unless you recover damages. Contact us toll-free at 1-800-863-5212 or by contacting us online.