Car crashes can have a devastating impact on your life or the lives of your loved ones.  Bad car crashes have obvious consequences, but even the simplest car accident can cause back and neck injuries that have a lasting effect on the victim.  A wide array of auto accident injuries can result in aggravated pain and medical costs down the road.

The events that take place immediately after a car crash can determine your potential for recovering damages and receiving deserved compensation. If you are involved in an automobile accident, first gather all the necessary information such as information on drivers and passengers.  Do not provide statements or sign any documents without first consulting the Law Offices of Gregory H. Bevel. 

Having a skilled auto accident attorney on your side will be a critical factor in recovering damages. Located in Dallas, Texas, the  Law Offices of Gregory H. Bevel are staffed with experienced, aggressive auto accident attorneys.  We understand the complexities of automobile accidents, including both legal and insurance matters.  In many cases, your instincts will tell you that a driver, cyclist or pedestrian acted carelessly, but not what rule or rules that person violated.  Our auto accident attorneys look to a number of sources to help you determine who was at fault for your accident, such as police reports, state traffic laws and witnesses.  It is important to note that even if you are partly at fault in a car accident, you may still be able to collect damages. 

A number of factors may determine negligence in a car accident, including:

• Disobeying traffic signs or signals;

• Failing to signal while turning;

• Disregarding weather or traffic conditions;

• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

• Improper or careless use of mobile phones (cell phones);

• Speeding -- exceeding the posted limit or driving too fast for conditions; and

• Using an emergency lane to pass or passing on the shoulder.

Auto accidents can also be caused by factors unrelated to the conduct of any particular driver. Automobile defects are common causes of car accidents.  In such accidents, manufacturer or supplier of the car may be responsible for injuries caused by the defect under the law of product liability. A product liability suit is a lawsuit brought against the seller of a product for selling a defective product that caused physical injury to a consumer or user.  If an automobile manufacturer creates a defective automobile, the manufacturer is liable for any injuries the automobile causes, regardless of whether the manufacturer was negligent.

Actions or omissions by the government may also be a factor in car accidents.  Malfunctioning traffic control signals and poorly maintained roads can contribute to cause an accident.  Improper design, maintenance, construction, signage, lighting or other highway defects, including poorly placed trees and utility poles, can cause bad car accidents.  In these cases, government entities may be potential defendants. Special rules apply to claims and lawsuits brought against governmental bodies, so quality legal advice from an auto accident attorney can be a critical factor in the success of such claims.

If you have been involved in a car crash, call the Law Offices of Gregory H. Bevel at 214.250.2525 to arrange a consultation with an experienced auto accident attorney.