Who’s Really at Fault in a Texas Car Accident?

The Dallas injury lawyers at the Hart Law Firm handle auto accident cases throughout Texas including Bedford, Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake. The Dallas injury lawyers at the Hart Law Firm handle auto accident cases throughout Texas including Bedford, Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake. As experienced Dallas car wreck attorneys, one of the most common questions we hear from clients after an accident is: was it my fault?  

It may seem easier to assume the blame after a car accident. You want to move on, to get it over with and go back to your everyday life. The problem is that there are many contributing factors to a car accident in the Dallas metro area - and sometimes it's difficult to know who's to blame. Was the road unpaved? Did the other driver show erratic behavior? Was it raining during rush hour?  

Here are just a few factors that play a part in a Texas car accident:  
  • Speeds. Drivers on the airport freeway, 820 or 635 can tell you: people don't always obey the speed limit. A driver going even five miles over the legal limit can put everyone around him at significant risk.

  • Illegal driving. Speeding is only one illegal driving hazard. Many accidents are caused by ignoring simple traffic laws, such as running red lights, making illegal turns, cutting through parking lots, parking illegally-and of course, driving under the influence.

  • Road conditions. The Northern Texas highway system plays host to thousands of vehicles per year. All that traffic can easily lead to wear and tear on the roadways, and as a result, I-35, I-75, I-635, I-20 and I-30 are in less than perfect shape. Add the impact of rain, ice, falling gravel and infrequent highway maintenance, and Texas highway driving quickly becomes a hazard.

  • Different vehicles. It's not just cars on the roads these days. Trucks on 114, motorcycles, bicycles, tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles all come with their own set of specific road hazards. If the drivers do not handle these vehicles safely and responsibly, it could be up to you to avoid-or be a victim of-a potential accident.
 
  • Car conditions. When asked about what concerns us while we drive, most of us would say bad weather or other drivers. The truth is, we rarely think about the condition of the cars on the road-including our own. There's no way to tell if the SUV you're following on Loop 820 has had its brakes replaced, or if the semi next to you is up to code.

  • Driver behaviors. Every driver behind the wheel has one thing in common: they're all human. We may be driving while thinking about work, or talking to other passengers, or maybe when we haven't had enough sleep. The problem arises when the driver distractions inside the car-and even inside the driver's head-take his focus off the road and risk the safety of other drivers.

No matter what caused your accident, one thing is for certain: you need help dealing with the aftermath. You need someone who can deal with the insurance companies while you take the time to heal. David Hart is an AV-rated, TBLS-certified Bedford, TX personal injury lawyer who may even be able to win compensation for your medical bills and personal damages. Our Grapevine accident attorneys can help you: all you have to do is ask.  

Contact The Hart Law Firm today at 1(800) 856-2347 for a free consultation from a peer-respected Colleyville, Texas car accident lawyer.


We proudly represent clients in Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Bedford, Hurst, Keller, Irving, North Richland Hills, Euless, Coppell, Flower Mound, Dallas, Fort Worth, Ft Worth, Arlington, Westlake, Northlake, Plano, McKinney, Richland Hills, Watauga, Haltom City, Allen, Frisco, Cleburne, Saginaw, Azle, Weatherford, Decatur, Joshua, Kaufman, Springtown, Aledo and more. Contact us today for information on your case in Dallas County, Tarrant County, Denton County, Wise County, Collin County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Johnson County, and Parker County.



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