Fort Worth Side-Impact Accident Lawyer

Item: Law Office of Doug Goyen
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The Fort Worth side-impact accident lawyer at the Law Office of Doug Goyen has handled numerous side-impact collision cases. When the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another, it is called a side-impact collision. T-bone accidents are named after the fact that these collisions take the shape of a "T." Such accidents are also known as "broadside" accidents because another vehicle, such as a car, van, truck, or bus, strikes the broad or long side of a vehicle. Side impact collisions typically occur at intersections as a result of one or more vehicles failing to obey traffic signs and signals or failing to yield the right of way in other ways. Because of their nature, these types of accidents can result in serious injuries for both drivers and passengers.

Side impact collisions are frequently the result of a driver's carelessness. Anyone who has been injured or suffered property damage in one of these types of accidents may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver of the other vehicle. Our Fort Worth auto accident attorneys understand the complexities of side-impact collision cases and have a long track record of success in recovering compensation for our clients who have been injured in such accidents.

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WHAT A SIDE-IMPACT ACCIDENT LAWYER CAN DO FOR YOU

According to the NHTSA, over 9,000 fatalities occurred as a result of a side impact in 2003, accounting for 29 percent of all occupant fatalities. In 2019, the Texas Department of Transportation reported over 97,610 traffic accidents caused by failure to yield the right of way, with many of these accidents resulting in side impacts and injuries or fatalities. Side-impact collisions are more likely to result in vehicle damage and injuries to vehicle occupants. If you or a family member was injured in a side-impact collision caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for the expenses incurred as a result of the accident. You have the option of working with a lawyer throughout the course of your personal injury case.

Our auto accident lawyer will work to demonstrate:

The collision was caused by the at-fault driver.
Your injuries were caused by the collision.
Your injuries have monetary ramifications.

A Fort Worth side-impact accident lawyer can assist you in proving the cause of the accident and holding the negligent driver accountable for their actions. Contact a member of the Law Office of Doug Goyen's Fort Worth personal injury lawyer team at (972) 599 4100. We can begin investigating your financial recovery options right away.

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WHAT TO DO AFTER A SIDE-IMPACT ACCIDENT

Following a side-impact collision, there are a few things you should do to ensure that you can file a claim against those who are at fault:

Seek medical treatment. Take care of yourself. Even if you do not see or feel any injuries, it is critical that you seek medical attention following an accident. Some injury symptoms can appear later on, even years later. Whiplash and hairline fractures may go unnoticed after an accident, but they can worsen and become severe injuries if you wait too long to seek treatment. If you haven't already, get checked out and follow the doctor's recommendations for treatment and follow-up care. Your medical history will serve as the foundation for your personal injury claims.

Submit a Police Crash Report. If anyone is hurt, dial 911. Notify the dispatcher. They will send out cops and paramedics. The accident will be investigated by police. Any injured people will be treated by paramedics. Some cities do not write reports if there are no injuries. If you are in pain, notify the police officer so that an accident report can be written.

Speak with a lawyer. Often, accident victims are unaware of their rights and responsibilities. It may be beneficial to consult with a lawyer to determine what you can and cannot do about the situation. Provide your lawyer with any evidence you gathered at the scene, such as the name, address, driver's license number, and insurance information of the driver who hit you. If you have contact information for eyewitnesses or photos of the accident, those can help your lawyer build a case for you.

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COMMON INJURIES CAUSED BY SIDE-IMPACT ACCIDENTS

The following are some of the most common injuries caused by side-impact collisions:

These severe injuries can have far-reaching consequences. The physical and emotional pain and trauma caused by the crash may last a lifetime. Some people never fully recover from their injuries and must adjust to a new, more limited physical reality. Crash victims face severe economic hardship as a result of medical bills and lost work time. Some people will never be able to return to work; and, sadly, when a loved one is killed in a car accident, the devastating emotional pain can be exacerbated if that person was also a financial provider.

When you are involved in a T-bone accident, your entire life can change in an instant. Even a minor injury can result in a lengthy hospital stay, time away from work, pain, distress, and significant medical expenses.

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COMPENSATION YOU CAN RECOVER FOR YOUR INJURIES

A Fort Worth side-impact accident lawyer may be able to assist you in seeking compensation for:

Medical bills. You have the right to seek compensation for emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, ongoing treatments, and any other medical expenses incurred as a result of your accident.
Property damage. You may be able to seek compensation for the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, as well as any other personal property damaged in the accident.
Lost earning capacity. If your injuries have caused you to miss work, you may be able to obtain compensation for your lost wages. If you are unable to work in the same capacity that you did previously, you may be entitled to future lost wages or disability payments.
Pain and suffering. Compensation for physical and mental anguish, anxiety, stress, and loss of enjoyment of life may be included.
Physical impairment and disfigurement. You may seek compensation for permanent scarring, limb loss, disfigurement, and other injuries.
Wrongful death. If a side-impact collision killed a loved one, you may be able to seek compensation on their behalf. You may also be able to seek wrongful death benefits under the Texas Wrongful Death Act and Texas Survival Statute, which include compensation for loss of companionship and financial support.

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CAUSES OF SIDE-IMPACT AUTO ACCIDENTS

Side-impact collisions are common when the at-fault driver fails to yield or give way to other vehicles. Side-impact collisions at an intersection or a four-way stop, for example, are frequently caused by the at-fault driver's failure to obey traffic signals or stop signs. Another possibility is that another driver cuts ahead of a vehicle in an unprotected right turn, causing the first car to collide with the passing driver. Distracted drivers often miss the traffic light changing, and causes them to run a red light and cause an accident.

T-bone collisions can also be caused by power outages, traffic light failures, and broken stoplights. Nonetheless, when traffic lights at an intersection are out of service, state and local traffic laws require approaching drivers to proceed as if stop signs on all sides were operational. They must come to a complete stop, wait, and then proceed when it is safe to do so. Many drivers disregard this rule, causing them to speed through intersections and cause side-impact collisions.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR A SIDE-IMPACT ACCIDENT IN TEXAS

Under Texas law, most car accident claims, including side-impact accident lawsuits, have a two-year statute of limitations. To be clear, the statute of limitations is the time limit within which a plaintiff may file a lawsuit. If an injured party in a car accident fails to file a claim within the time frame specified by the statute of limitations, the claim may become time-barred. When a claim is time-barred, the plaintiff can no longer sue for compensation.

FREE CASE REVIEWS

If you are looking for a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, call (972) 599 4100. We offer free phone consultations. We also provide a free strategy session. The strategy session includes a summary of your case, legal issues involved, and legal issues we identify as being critical to maximizing the compensation owed.

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THERE IS NO FEE IF WE DO NOT WIN

You owe us nothing if we are unable to recover. We charge a contingency fee structured to take a percentage of what we recover. As a performance-based contract, the better we do for you, the better we do for ourselves. This aligns our interests in the case with our client’s interests.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE

Law Office of Doug Goyen
15851 Dallas Pkwy #605
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 599 4100 phone
(972) 398 2629 fax

Directions to our office: We are on the southbound side of the service road to the Tollway. Stay on the Dallas North Tollway until you come to the Keller Springs exit. Take the Keller Spring exit. Stay on the service road on the southbound side and go just past Keller Springs. Our office is the 2nd building south of Keller Springs, located on the service road to the North Dallas Tollway in the Madison Business Center on the 6th floor.

By Doug Goyen, douggoyen@goyenlaw.com

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You want a great lawyer who keeps you informed on whats going on speaks with you personally and gets the job done call Doug Goyen. He is excellent & very professional you wont go wrong choosing him!! Thanks again for all your help Mr. Goyen! Socorro V.

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Very efficient staff. I am VERY pleased with this firm. Gina W.

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Very professional job handling my accident claim. I had some ER bills, and some visits to my ortho after (and various other bills that kept coming in). I was afraid I was going to get stuck owing money, but Doug Goyen took care of the case and had everything paid, including compensating me for the injury. Great lawyer IMO. I felt like my case was taken care of very well. Thx!! Bernard M.

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Doug is a great attorney. He took care of my auto accident claim promptly, and answered any questions I had. I also had one of my hospital bills go into collections for non-payment. I was able to contact Doug a year after the accident, and received a copy of the check the hospital claimed they didn’t receive. I highly recommend this guy. David J.

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The Law Office of Doug Goyen helped me recovery every bit I was owed on my claim. Very happy I used them. They knew what they were doing, and kept me informed. I felt taken care of the whole way. You wont go wrong using them. Arthur H.

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Mr. Goyen helped me take on my own insurance company, the great and mighty Allstate. My prior firm basically dumped me, with a permanent injury because the case didn’t meet their financial guidelines for a settlement. I was a bicycle rider hit by a car driver at an intersection, and Allstate was the company on BOTH SIDES OF THE CLAIM. My own insurance company tried to throw me under the bus to limit their payout! Without Mr. Goyen’s help, I would have been left with NOTHING! I had thousands of dollars in unpaid medical bills, unable to receive treatment to correct the issue. He was unafraid and helped me get the best settlement I could … I am tremendously thankful! Pamala M.