The driver found to be at fault or negligent is typically responsible. This might be someone who was speeding, distracted, drunk, or otherwise driving recklessly. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer, employer, or government entity responsible for road maintenance may share liability.

Yes. In that situation, you can typically turn to your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for compensation. An attorney can help you understand how that coverage applies to your specific case.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule: you can recover compensation as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your award will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you're found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages.

A thorough investigation is key. Phone records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and police reports can all help establish that the other driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

Compensation can cover medical bills, lost income, property damage, emotional distress, and, in some cases, punitive damages. As local attorneys in Fort Worth who have considerable experience with distracted driving cases, we will consider every loss (current and future) and pursue maximum compensation.

You can still recover damages under Texas's comparative negligence rule, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, a $100,000 recovery could be reduced to $80,000 if you were found to be 20% at fault.

No. Our Fort Worth personal injury firm handles these cases on contingency, meaning there's no upfront cost, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.

If the at-fault driver is uninsured, your own uninsured motorist coverage may cover your medical expenses. Without that coverage, you may be able to file a claim with the Texas Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, and an attorney can help you evaluate other available options.

There's no set amount. The value depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, whether you followed your prescribed treatment, whether the driver was arrested for intoxication, available insurance coverage, and the specific circumstances of the crash.

Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including drunk driving accidents. That deadline can be extended in limited circumstances, such as when the injured person is a minor or has a legal disability. If you have questions about whether you can come forward with a claim, reach out to a Fort Worth drunk driving accident attorney at Mizani Law Firm. We'll be happy to address your concerns.

Common injuries include concussions and traumatic brain injuries, whiplash, broken bones, spinal injuries, burns, internal bleeding, and, in the most severe cases, wrongful death.

Call 911 and seek medical attention right away. If it's safe to do so, note any signs of impairment you observe, and take photos or video of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries. Document your medical treatment as it progresses, and speak with a local personal injury attorney before discussing fault with an insurance adjuster.

Get to safety, seek medical attention, report the accident, gather evidence, and exchange information with anyone else involved. Then consult an attorney to understand your rights and options before speaking further with any insurance company.

Liability may fall on the government entity or municipality responsible for maintaining that road, in addition to or instead of another driver. These claims run on a much tighter clock than a typical case. Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, you generally must give the government entity written notice within six months of the crash, and some cities set that deadline even shorter (Houston allows 90 days; Austin, just 45). Missing that notice deadline can bar your claim even though the standard two-year filing deadline hasn't passed, so don't wait to get an attorney involved if a government entity may be responsible.

It depends on whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. If they do, workers' comp benefits are generally your exclusive remedy against your employer, meaning you typically can't also sue them for negligence, but you can still pursue a personal injury claim against another driver or another liable party outside your employer. If your employer is a "non-subscriber" (Texas is one of the few states where workers' comp isn't mandatory), you may be able to sue them directly instead.

That may support a product liability claim against the manufacturer or distributor of the defective part, separate from any claim against another driver.

Yes. You may be able to recover compensation through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver's insurance isn't enough to cover your damages.

Prioritize your safety and get medical attention if needed. Report the accident through the rideshare app, gather evidence including photos and witness information, and contact law enforcement to file a report. As soon as you can, involve a local Fort Worth car accident attorney who is experienced with Uber and Lyft accident cases to protect your interests.

You may still have a claim. Liability will depend on the circumstances, and you may be able to pursue compensation from the rideshare driver's insurance or other applicable coverage, depending on the driver's app status at the time.

If the driver was logged out of the app at the time, their personal auto insurance would typically apply. If they were logged in but not yet matched with a passenger, the rideshare company's contingent coverage may still apply. Either way, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may provide a path to compensation if the driver's coverage falls short.

Generally, two years from the date of the accident, the same statute of limitations that applies to most Texas personal injury claims.

You may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver, the rideshare company, or another liable party, depending on the circumstances of the crash.

Common examples include hit-and-run accidents, accidents where the other driver has no insurance, and accidents where the other driver's coverage isn't enough to pay for your damages.

No, but insurers must offer it, and it applies by default at a limit matching your liability coverage unless you reject it in writing. It's generally worth keeping, since it's the main protection you have against Texas's high rate of uninsured drivers.

In Texas, there's typically a $250 deductible on the property damage portion of a UM/UIM claim; bodily injury claims generally don't carry a deductible, though your specific policy controls.

It depends, and it's more limited than people often expect. Texas courts have allowed "stacking" coverage across two genuinely separate policies: for example, your own policy plus a household member's separate policy, as long as neither policy contains valid anti-stacking language. Combining multiple vehicles under the same policy, on the other hand, isn't allowed. The catch is that most Texas auto policies now include anti-stacking clauses specifically to prevent the first scenario, so don't assume you can stack until an attorney has actually reviewed your policy language. A skilled Fort Worth uninsured motorist accident lawyer can determine what applies and how to best approach your claim.

It depends on your policy. UM/UIM coverage pays whatever you're "legally entitled to recover" from the at-fault driver, up to your policy limits, and that could in theory include punitive (exemplary) damages if the driver's conduct was egregious enough to support them. In practice, though, many Texas UM/UIM policies specifically exclude punitive damages by their own terms, and even where they're not excluded, your policy limits (which are often just the state minimum) usually cap the payout well below what a jury might otherwise award. An attorney can review your specific policy language to tell you where you stand.

Evidence typically includes photographs of the scene, witness statements, medical records, and often expert testimony connecting the injury to long-term or permanent effects. Our Fort Worth catastrophic injury attorneys work to gather and present this evidence effectively.

Many catastrophic injury claims settle without a trial, but some do proceed to court, particularly when the insurance company won't offer a fair settlement given the severity of the injury. We prepare every case as if it's going to trial, so you're not at a disadvantage either way.

It depends on whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. If they do, workers' comp benefits are generally your exclusive remedy against your employer, though you may still be able to pursue a claim against another liable party, such as a negligent driver or equipment manufacturer. If your employer is a "non-subscriber" (Texas is one of the few states where that's legal) you may be able to sue them directly instead.

A denial isn't the end of the road. An attorney can review the basis for the denial, gather additional evidence if needed, and pursue an appeal or file suit if the denial isn't justified.

Yes. Mizani Law Firm works on contingency, so there's no upfront cost, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.

Seek immediate medical attention and report the incident to your supervisor. Then consult with an experienced construction site accident attorney to understand your rights and legal options.

The party or parties whose negligence led to the accident are typically liable. This might include the construction company or site owner, contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, architects, and engineers. Liability can sometimes be shared among several parties, which is why an experienced attorney matters in accurately determining responsibility.

You may be able to file a wrongful death claim to pursue compensation for the losses suffered by surviving family members.

Yes, independent contractors may still be eligible to file a claim after a construction accident in Fort Worth. Your specific rights will depend on the circumstances of your case, including who controlled the worksite and safety conditions.

Generally, two years from the date of the accident. There are exceptions, so be sure to speak with a lawyer about your specific case and the filing deadlines that may apply.