Injury Lawyer For Accidents Caused By Fog In Dallas

The National Weather Service warns that fog can be a significant safety hazard, accounting for thousands of travel accidents every year. The reason for this is clear: fog creates significant visual impairment for drivers and increases the likelihood that obstructions such as other vehicles can be overlooked. Even when driving slowly, thick fog can cause a driver to spot another vehicle with too little time to react, leading to a wreck. Unfortunately, people can become injured in accidents caused by fog, and those injuries can have lifelong consequences. At our firm, a Dallas car accident law firm, , we believe that injured people deserve to receive compensation for the harms they suffered.

Our attorneys have experience in Dallas car crashes caused by fog, and we have worked with people who suffered a wide variety of injuries. Some of our previous clients have suffered such injuries as the following.

Spinal cord injuries
Paralysis
Loss of limb
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Burns
Broken bones

No matter how seriously you are injured, you deserve to be compensated by the person who is responsible for your accident. Get in touch with our skilled fog-related accident lawyers today to start working toward the best possible outcome in your claim.

It is Important That I Contact An Attorney Immediately

When dealing with any personal injury claim, including those related to accidents caused by fog, the passage of time is a crucial factor. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 states that injured people must file their claim within two years of their injury. This is a legal requirement known as the claim’s statute of limitations. Waiting beyond that time limit can have disastrous consequences. For example, you may lose the ability to pursue compensation from the at-fault party.

Fortunately, our firm, a Dallas car accident law firm, can help ensure that all your paperwork is filed within the appropriate time limits, preserving your rights and protecting your interests.

What I Should Do After My Accident

In the immediate aftermath of your crash, the first consideration is always safety. If possible, you should get your vehicle and everyone involved in the accident to a place of safety before calling the police and emergency medical services, if necessary. After safety has been established, however, there are some crucial steps you can take to bolster your claim.

Collecting Evidence of Fault

Texas operates on a system of proportionate responsibility, meaning that while you can still sue for compensation if you share some of the blame for an accident, the percentage of blame attributed to you reduces your compensation. For example, if you are found to be 15% responsible for the accident, your compensation package will be reduced by 15% as well. This is why collecting evidence of the other driver’s fault is so important. It can be accomplished in a variety of ways, including the following.

Photos of the accident scene and damage
Testimony of eyewitnesses
Video footage from nearby surveillance or traffic cameras
Pictures of the fog to show low visibility

Gathering Contact Information

Next, get contact information from all drivers involved in the accident, including insurance policy data and phone numbers. It is also important to get contact information from eyewitnesses and the name of the police officer, as well as a copy of the police crash report.

Compensation for My Damages

Damages for which you can pursue compensation are called compensable damages. They come in two categories: economic harms and non-economic ones. The distinction is important, as there are certain limits for, say, medical economic harm compensation, while there is no limit for non-economic damage compensation.

Economic Damages

Financial woes that result from your injury are called your economic damages. They include items like hospital bills, car repair costs, the value of lost wages, and similar harms. The loss of future earning capacity, such as losing the function of a limb required for your job, is also economic harm.

Non-Economic Damages

However, not all of your damages directly impact your financial status. These non-economic damages can include all the non-monetary ways that your injury negatively changes your life. For example, these harms are issues like your physical pain, mental suffering, loss of enjoyment in life, the emotional toll of becoming disfigured, and similar ills.

Exemplary Damages

Finally, there is a chance that you may be entitled to exemplary damages. These are not compensable damages and are not argued for by you or your attorney. Instead, they are punitive damages meted out by the jury when the at-fault party has acted in an especially egregious way. An example is drunk-driving. Texas law limits the amount you may receive in exemplary damages to the higher of the following two amounts, per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §41.008:

Twice your economic damages, plus up to $750,000 of your non-economic damages
$200,000

Getting Help

With our firm, a Dallas car accident law firm, , you can get a FREE consultation to discuss the merits of your claim. Also, we do not collect a fee unless we win you the compensation you need.

To start working toward justice for you and your family, call us today at (469) 998-4069 or fill out the form on our contact page.