GREGG HARRISON - ATTORNEY AT LAW

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA

Unfortunately, car wrecks cause more than just headaches and traffic! There are hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles on the roads in the Greater Houston Area every day. More 18 wheeler tractor trailers pass through Houston than any major city in the U.S.! Even the most careful drivers stand a good chance of being involved in an accident at some point while driving in Houston. It is crucial that you know what to do in case you are in a wreck.

Some accidents produce bodily injuries – some minor – some major. Some injuries caused by these countless accidents can be severe and life-threatening, or even fatal. In the most fortunate of cases, the accident victims are able to walk away with less severe injuries. If you've been injured in an accident, whether your injuries are severe or relatively minor, The Law Firm of Gregg S. Harrison PLLC can help with your claim.

Auto Accidents: More than an Inconvenience

Unfortunately, people often find that after an accident, their whole world has been turned upside down. Most of us take our cars for granted and rely on our cars for everyday use. Once a car is totaled, the question becomes – what do I do now? A victim of a wreck may not be able to work (or even get to work) and bring home an income to support themselves or their families. More importantly, the injured person may not know where to turn for proper medical treatment.

Once our law firm is hired to represent an injured client, we immediately provide a number of services to them. First, we detail and explain the entire process of how an injury case works. We will listen and answer any questions the injured victim may have. The appropriate insurance company or companies are contacted so that the client does not have to be burdened with chasing paperwork and frustrating telephone calls.

Our firm will also help with:

· Rental car questions;

· Property damage questions;

· Medical treatment questions;

Please be aware that no matter what your injury is, big or small, you should contact an attorney to evaluate your case. Every injury is important and every injury is taken seriously at our firm. Our firm offers FREE initial consultations – and an accident victim NEVER has to pay our firm unless a recovery is received. We know the accident victim is in a stressful situation and our law firm is here to help as much as possible.

It is important to remember that even an accident which results in relatively minor damage to a vehicle can cause substantial injuries to the vehicle's driver and/or passengers. Because of this, it's important to be examined by a doctor following an auto accident as soon as possible. Our firm has come in contact with numerous clients who were scared to seek medical treatment after a car wreck that wasn’t their fault. This is absolutely the wrong thing to do. If you have been in a car wreck, and are hurt, (and haven’t sought the advice of an attorney), please see your primary care physician as soon as possible. It is crucial that your doctor examine you for related injuries. Proper medical documentation is the key to the insurance companies evaluation of your claim.

Even if a collision involves a relatively minor impact, accident victims are still entitled under Texas law to receive compensation for their injuries. The insurance companies will try to take advantage of many accident victims by sometimes offering a small settlement soon after the wreck. If you sign a release – beware that your claim will be closed and barred forever and your injuries down the line will not be covered. Don’t get taken advantage of. Seek the advice of an attorney ALWAYS before settling or accepting a settlement. My firm will review any preliminary offers of settlement for FREE.

THE LAW FIRMS JOB WITH AUTO ACCIDENT CASES

It is our job to work to obtain a fair settlement for our injured clients. On injury cases, our firm only gets paid if we recover a settlement or a verdict. Our firm will investigate every type of recovery that may apply under Texas law. Our firm will seek (in the proper cases) past and future medical needs as well as medical expenses, past and future pain, suffering and mental anguish, disfigurement, impairment, and lost earnings or earnings potential. All of these damages are carefully discussed with the client.

In addition to the more common types of auto accident cases, we also help clients with cases involving:

· Hit and run drivers

· Uninsured Drivers

· Mouth Trauma Cases from air-bag deployment

· 18 Wheeler Accidents

· Underinsured Claims

· Drunk drivers

· School Bus Wrecks

· Train/Auto Wrecks

· Motorcycle Accidents

· Tractor Trailer Accidents

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A WRECK:

After a car accident, there are a number of things you need to know to protect yourself and your family. Here they are:

1. Stay calm; Call the police to make a report;

2. If you can get out of the car, get to a safe location on the side of the road;

3. If your car is movable, move to a safe location.

4. Do not admit fault or make any statements that can be misconstrued;

5. Wait for the police and exchange insurance information with other driver;

6. If you have a camera handy, and you are able, take some photographs of the scene and the damage;

7. If you are hurt, stay put and ask the police for an ambulance;

8. Get proper medical treatment at the emergency room and follow up with treatment with a medical doctor. (Preferably, your family physician or specialist).

If you've been injured due to an automobile accident, you have only one chance to get the compensation you deserve. Whether you need an auto accident lawyer, or you've been in some other type of negligent accident, my firm can evaluate your case, explain your rights and options, and help you obtain fair compensation. My firm interviews clients all over the great State of Texas.

Call or Email GREGG S. HARRISON for a free initial consultation about any auto wreck cases.

Tel. 832-797-7600

gharrisonlaw@yahoo.com