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We have straight answers to difficult questions to help you navigate legal process and secure financial compensation.

At Thomas J. Henry Law, we want to ensure all injured victims are informed and knowledgeable about their rights. The legal process can be complicated, confusing, and overwhelming, especially when you are also dealing with the aftermath of an accident or injury.

Thomas J. Henry Law has prepared the following Infographics, FAQs, Videos, and Personal Injury Legal Guides to assist you on your road to recovery. If you wish to speak directly with an attorney, contact our offices now for a FREE Case Consultation – we are available 24/7, nights and weekends.


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What Types of Expert Witnesses Could Benefit My Car Accident Lawsuit?

If you have been involved in a car accident, expert witnesses may be called in to help prove liability and damages. Expert witnesses your Texas car accident lawyer may call to assist your claim include:

  • Medical Doctors and Physicians
  • Biomechanical Engineers
  • Automotive Forensic Consultants
  • Accident Re-constructionists
Are Expert Witnesses Necessary to Prove Fault in a Car Accident Case?

Expert witnesses are an essential part of proving fault and damages in a car accident claim. Thomas J. Henry Law has spent more than 25 years gathering and building professional relationships with some of the nations leading auto industry experts.

Can a Passenger Sue in an Automobile Accident?

In Texas, if you are involved in a car crash as a passenger, you can pursue claims against any drivers involved, including the driver of the vehicle you were in. Beyond that, you can also sue people and entities that may have contributed to your crash and injuries in other ways, such as the vehicle’s manufacturer, property owners, and drinking establishments that over-served an intoxicated driver.

Can I Choose My Own Repair Shop After a Texas Car Accident?

Many auto insurance companies will have existing contracts with body shops and repair shops in your area. These contracts typically benefit the body shop and the insurer by exchanging referred business for the body shop for lower labor and material rates.

However, these agreements may benefit you as well. By choosing a repair shop recommended by an insurer, you will generally be back on the road faster. Additionally, most reputable insurance companies require that contracted body shops meet certain equipment and training requirements and also require that contracted body shops provide lifetime warranties on any repairs made.

Still, there are situations in which you may want to use a body shop not contracted by the insurance company, which is your right.

If you choose a body shop recommended by an insurer, you may get some pushback from claims representatives. This is because claims adjusters are often given set regarding the number of claims that should go to the insurance company’s direct repair shops. They will tell you that the shop is not on their list and that they will not be able to handle your claim effectively, or say that it could be weeks before an adjuster will be available to write an estimate on your car.

Do not be intimidated. If a body shop is truly reputable, they will make sure you receive any and all the benefits of choosing the insurer’s recommended body shop.

If I Was Injured in a Car Crash, Can I Sue the Driver of the Car I Was Riding In?

Typically, a passenger who gets hurt in a car crash has an easier case than a driver or any other type of personal injury plaintiff due to the fact that the passenger generally does not share any liability (though there are exceptions). In a two-car accident, for example, fault will normally lie with one or both of the drivers.

However, the passenger must still prove that:

  • The crash was the defendant’s fault
  • The plaintiff suffered damages
  • The defendant’s actions resulted in damages
  • The extent of the damages sustained

With this in mind, a passenger injury claim will proceed just like any other car accident claim. Just as in other auto accident cases, the passenger would want to gather the insurance information for any drivers involved in the crash and file claims with the insurance companies of any of the drivers he or she believes is liable for the crash.

Of course, if the accident were a single-vehicle crash, the passenger would only file with their own driver’s insurance company.

How Long Does it Take to Get Money in a Texas Auto Accident Lawsuit?

The amount of time it takes for you to recover money for an auto accident depends on a number of factors that are unique to your case. Sometimes your case will be settled within weeks, other times resolution may take months or even years.

Generally speaking, the more complex a case is the longer it will take to be resolved; however, at Thomas J. Henry Law, your Texas car accident lawyer will do everything in their power to ensure your case is resolved in a timely manner.

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