Have you been injured in a car crash caused by a negligent driver in East Texas? Between extensive medical bills and the stress of dealing with a serious injury, you need a champion who will carry the banner for your justice. With experienced and proven legal advocacy, you can find the support that you need to get back on your feet from our Longview car accident lawyer.
Whatever the circumstances may be, you can count on our Longview car accident lawyers at Erskine & McMahon, LLP to provide all of East Texas with top-quality representation. Our role is to help you investigate the details of the case and prove that negligence or reckless driving was at fault for the accident. With over 100 years of combined experience and an insatiable drive for excellence, you can depend on us to fight for you.
We represent a wide range of car accident cases, such as:
- Drunk driving accidents
- Rollover accidents
- T-bone accidents
- Multi-vehicle accidents
- Single vehicle accidents
- Hit & run accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- Texting while driving accidents
Legal Responsibilities After an Accident
According to Texas Transportation Code § 550.023, Texas drivers are required to share the following information with one another after a collision:
- Name and address
- Registration number of each of the cars involved
- Name and contact information for each driver’s car insurance company
- Driver’s license information
Additionally, you required to give “reasonable assistance” to anyone who may be injured at the scene of the accident. Calling an ambulance and waiting for medical professionals to take over is considered reasonable assistance.
The Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Claims in Texas
The statute of limitations on car accident claims in Texas is two years, this means you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim or you may lose your right to pursue compensation. If your claim is against a government employee or entity, the statute of limitations changes from two years to six months.
