The Texas Law Dog was founded in 2018 to help injured Texans pursue fair compensation after preventable wrecks.
Our Richardson distracted driving accident lawyers bring a practical advantage to injury claims because our background includes insurance industry experience. We know how insurers review claims, where they look for reasons to pay less, and what proof can strengthen your position.
If you were hit by a distracted driver, contact The Texas Law Dog today to schedule a free consultation with a Richardson car accident lawyer.
Injuries and Losses in Distracted Driving Claims
Under Texas law, an injury claim can include both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are the financial losses tied to the crash, such as medical bills, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and vehicle repairs.
Non-economic damages address the human impact of the injury, including physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of daily activities.
The total value of the claim depends on the individual case and the available evidence. Our Richardson personal injury lawyers often use medical records, billing statements, wage records, photographs, and testimony to show how the crash affected you and what compensation may be available.
Medical Damages
Medical damages include the cost of treatment reasonably related to the crash. This may include emergency care, diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, physical therapy, injections, surgery, medication, and future medical treatment.
We review the records to identify the injuries caused by the collision, the treatment recommended by your providers, and whether additional care is likely to be needed. A claim should not be resolved before the medical evidence is clear.
Lost Income and Earning Capacity
If your injuries caused you to miss work, reduce your hours, lose overtime, or use paid leave, those losses may be part of the claim. Lost income can be supported through pay records, employer statements, tax records, and medical restrictions.
If the injury affects your ability to perform your job or earn the same income in the future, we may also pursue reduced earning capacity. That analysis looks at your work history, physical limitations, job duties, and long-term medical outlook.
Pain, Impairment, and Other Non-Economic Losses
Texas law also allows recovery for losses that are not limited to bills or receipts. These may include physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
These damages must still be proven. We document how the injury affects your sleep, movement, ability to drive, household responsibilities, work, family obligations, and normal activities.
Our goal is to present a claim that reflects both the financial cost of the crash and the actual effect of the injury on your life.
How Our Richardson Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers Prove Fault
A distracted driving claim must be supported by evidence. It is not enough to say the other driver was careless. We have to show what the driver did wrong, how that conduct caused the crash, and how the crash caused your injuries.
In these cases, fault may be based on conduct such as texting while driving, looking down at a phone, using an app, adjusting a screen, eating, reaching for something in the vehicle, or failing to pay attention to traffic.
The main legal issue is whether the driver failed to use reasonable care under the circumstances.
Evidence of Driver Inattention
Our Richardson distracted driving accident attorneys look for proof that explains what the driver was doing before the collision.
That may include the police report, witness statements, traffic camera footage, business surveillance video, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, braking patterns, and cell phone records when they are available.
Claims Involving Company Drivers
If the distracted driver was working at the time of the crash, we also review whether an employer may share responsibility. That may involve a company vehicle, delivery route, dispatch message, work call, unsafe schedule, or employer policy that encouraged communication while driving.
These cases require a close review of employment records, phone records, trip logs, delivery information, and insurance coverage. Identifying every responsible party can affect both liability and the amount of insurance available for the claim.
Texas Comparative Fault
Keep in mind that Texas uses proportionate responsibility in personal injury cases. If you are found partly at fault, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you are found more than 50 percent responsible, you cannot recover damages under Texas law.
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Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Distracted Driving Crash
Insurance adjusters often call after an accident and may ask for a recorded statement, request broad medical authorizations, question whether the crash caused your injuries, or offer a quick settlement before your treatment is finished.
You should be careful with early settlement offers. Once a claim is settled, you usually cannot reopen it later because your pain worsened, you needed more care, or you missed more work than expected.
At The Texas Law Dog, our insurance background helps us recognize the tactics insurers use to limit payment. We handle communications, review available coverage, organize the evidence, and present a claim that reflects the full harm caused by the crash.
How The Texas Law Dog Can Help
After a distracted driving crash, you should be able to focus on medical care while your legal claim is handled with care and discipline. We can take over the legal work and keep you informed at each stage.
Our team can help by:
- Investigating the crash and identifying liable parties.
- Preserving phone records, video footage, and witness information.
- Reviewing police reports, medical records, and insurance coverage.
- Calculating medical bills, lost income, and long-term losses.
- Communicating with insurance companies for you.
- Negotiating a settlement when fair terms are available.
- Filing a lawsuit when the insurer refuses to treat the claim fairly.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay upfront attorney fees for us to handle your injury claim. We can also travel for consultations when needed.
Speak With a Distracted Driving Accident Attorney in Richardson at The Texas Law Dog
If a distracted driver injured you or someone in your family, The Texas Law Dog is ready to help. Our firm was built to stand up for injured Texans with practical legal strategy, real insurance-industry insight, and a deep commitment to the people and communities we serve.
Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with a distracted driving accident attorney in Richardson.
