Helping Victims Of Texas Motor Vehicle Accidents Recover Compensation

Last updated on June 24, 2024

If you or someone you love was recently injured in a car accident, you need knowledgeable help to hold the negligent parties and their insurance providers accountable. At The Biggs Firm, I use my years of experience to help injured people obtain compensation from the at-fault party. I am attorney Brent A. Biggs, and I am passionate about bringing at-fault drivers and other parties to justice on behalf of injured crash victims.

You can find out if you have a personal injury case, and if so, what it could be worth, during a free initial consultation. My Odessa office represents clients across West Texas, including injured people in Lubbock, Pecos, Midland, Abilene and Big Spring. You can call my law firm today at 432-268-0153 to schedule your free consultation.

Why Should Injured People Work With The Biggs Firm?

The steps you take to protect your rights after an automobile accident could make an enormous impact on your future and that of your family. Failing to hire a lawyer could expose you to common issues such as insurance bad faith practices or disputes regarding fault. With an attorney’s assistance, you can combat these problems and strengthen your claim for financial relief. Your representation can deal with the complex aspects of your car accident claim while you concentrate on your medical care.

Clients often come to my firm because:

• I am a local, born and raised in western Texas, with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in personal injury and insurance law cases.
• I have prior experience as an insurance defense attorney, which gives you an edge during car insurance negotiations.
• My team and I dedicate personal care and attention to your case. You will work with the same experienced and compassionate legal staff throughout the process.

Texas Car Accident Statistics

You are not alone as the victim of a life-changing car accident in West Texas. Unfortunately, negligent and reckless drivers cause thousands of vehicle collisions each year. The Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts report from the Department of Transportation states that in 2017, one person suffered a car accident injury every two minutes and four seconds. Traffic accidents injured 17,535 victims and took the lives of 3,727 others in Texas alone. Over 600 deceased victims were pedestrians and 57 were bicyclists in 2017. Drunk drivers killed 1,046 people while distracted driving took 452 lives.

At The Biggs Firm, you are not a car accident statistic. You are a real human with unique losses you have suffered. I focus on the person, not the case file. While I keep up with crash statistics to better understand the common causes of car accidents, I take a personal approach to injury law. As your attorney, I am 100% committed to you and your family’s welfare during your claim.

Common Questions And Answers About Motor Vehicle Accidents In Texas

It’s natural to be filled with questions after an auto accident. And in over three decades of practice, I have been asked more of those questions than I can count. In this section, I have provided answers to some of the questions I hear most often. After you read through these answers, I invite you to ask me your own questions during a free initial consultation.

Do I need to communicate with the other driver’s insurer? If so, what should I say?

The at-fault driver’s insurance company will likely try to contact you directly, asking questions and perhaps requesting medical records. While their questions may seem harmless and even kind, you should assume that the adjuster has an ulterior motive. The insurance company wants to resolve your claim as cheaply as possible, so the adjuster may be listening for answers that suggest you are not very injured or that you were partly at fault.

The safest course of action is to hire an attorney and direct all communications to their office. You will likely need to provide medical records and answer questions at some point, but your attorney can ensure that you submit/answer only what is required and nothing more.

Why do I need an attorney if the insurance company is offering me a settlement?

As mentioned above, the insurer’s job is not to make sure you are fairly compensated. Their job is to make the car accident claim go away as cheaply as possible. A settlement offer received quickly after the accident will almost certainly be far less than what you deserve and far less than what you need to cover all expenses and losses.

In most cases, working with an experienced attorney will result in a significantly higher settlement or judgment than you would receive in an unnegotiated settlement, even after subtracting attorney fees.

Can any personal injury attorney represent me in a truck accident case?

Legally, the answer is yes. However, you should know that truck accident cases tend to be highly complex and contentious because of the factors involved: catastrophic injuries, business interests and high-value commercial insurance policies.

Insurers and trucking companies fight these claims vigorously, and many inexperienced attorneys are simply not equipped to fight back. You will want to hire a lawyer a lot of experience litigating truck accident claims, preferably with a strong track record of success.

I’ve been involved in many truck accident cases – on both sides of the courtroom – throughout my three-decade career. I’m prepared to handle all aspects of your case, from initial investigation through trial or settlement.

How much is my case worth?

Unfortunately, I can’t answer that question (for anyone) until I’ve had a chance to look at the details. Each case is unique, and compensation depends on factors like how badly you were injured, your lost wages from times spent unable to work, pain and suffering and whether the accident resulted in permanent injury (or a loved one’s death).

Here’s what I can say: I understand the devastation that victims and their families experience, and I will work tirelessly to maximize your compensation, however much that may be. I want to ensure you have the resources you need to live as normally and comfortably as possible.

Who Is Liable In A Car Accident?

After a devastating car accident in West Texas, you have rights. As the victim of an automobile accident or a surviving loved one, you may be eligible to bring an injury claim against the at-fault party. Under Texas’ fault-based car insurance laws, the party responsible for causing your car accident will owe you compensation for your losses. This party could be another driver, a vehicle manufacturer, the trucking company or the local government who failed to maintain the roadway. I will help you determine fault for your recent accident.

Once you identify the correct at-fault party or parties, I can bring a claim for the appropriate amount of damages. The at-fault party’s insurance company should offer a settlement to cover your out-of-pocket and intangible losses, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and vehicle repairs. If the insurance company refuses to settle, I go up against the at-fault party in court. A civil lawsuit can end in better financial recovery for you and your family.

Learn More By Speaking To An Attorney Today

I can help if you or a loved one recently suffered injuries in a car accident in West Texas. I have accepted and won cases involving passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, delivery vans, motorcycles, bicycles, rideshare vehicles, pedestrians and more. I have what it takes to fight for fair compensation on your behalf. Find out if you have grounds for a claim today.

Contact my office now by calling 432-268-0153 or sending an email for a free consultation.