What Does a Vehicle Accident Lawyer Do? A Complete Guide
What Does a Vehicle Accident Lawyer Do? A Complete Guide
A vehicle accident lawyer’s job is to make sure the financial burden of a crash lands on the party who caused it, not on you. Here’s what that actually involves.
Investigating the Accident
- Reviewing the police report and visiting the accident scene when relevant
- Interviewing witnesses and collecting their contact information
- Evaluating who was negligent and, under Texas’s comparative fault rule, what percentage of fault each party bears — which directly affects your claim’s value
Handling the Insurance Company
- Negotiating directly with the at-fault driver’s insurer
- Pursuing compensation for medical expenses, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering
- Preparing to file suit if the insurer denies or lowballs a legitimate claim
- Evaluating whether uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage applies to your situation
Filing a Lawsuit If Necessary
- Taking the case to court when a fair settlement isn’t offered
- Presenting evidence to prove liability
- Working toward the best achievable outcome, whether by verdict or a settlement reached during litigation
What to Do After a Vehicle Accident
- Stay at the scene and check for injuries
- Exchange contact information with the other driver(s)
- Gather evidence — photos, witness statements
- Report the incident to police and get an accident report
- Schedule a free consultation with a vehicle accident lawyer as soon as possible
Why the Two-Year Deadline Matters
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. Missing that deadline can permanently bar your claim, and evidence like witness memory and vehicle data degrades well before then — another reason to get legal help early.
Why Not Handle It Yourself?
Without legal help, you’re negotiating against professionals who handle claims like yours daily, and proving negligence and calculating fair compensation for property damage, pain and suffering, and future costs isn’t intuitive. If you’re found 50% or less at fault under Texas’s comparative negligence rule, you’re still entitled to a reduced recovery — but only if the case is built to prove it.
Getting Started
Most firms, including ours, offer a free, no-obligation consultation. During it, expect to be asked about your case, walked through your options for recovering compensation, and told honestly whether the firm can help. The Traub Law Office works on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.
Talk to a vehicle accident attorney today
Call the Traub Law Office at (512) 246-9191 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
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