Automobile / Car Accidents
Houston Auto Accident Attorneys
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. represents clients who have recently suffered from a serious personal injury or damages in an auto accident in Southeast Texas including Houston, Texas in Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, Grimes County, Waller County, and Washington County. Contact our offices for knowledgeable legal representation. Our Houston personal injury attorneys will fight for you to attain the compensation your case is worth according to the extent of your pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, property damage, medical and ambulance treatment and other expenses. If you have been injured from being involved in an Auto Accident, contact Wilhite & Lea, P.C. today.
Auto accidents can occur in a variety of forms, so let us help if you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, including:
- Car accident
- SUV accident
- Truck accident
- Motorcycle accident
- 18-wheeler/semi accident
- Train accident
- Uninsured or underinsured accident
- Drunk driving accident / DWI Accident
Typically, car crashes occur due to at least one of the following factors:
- Failure to Control Speed
- Driver Negligence
- Driver Impairment
- Lack of Automobile Maintenance
- Driver Fatigue
- Inebriated Driver / DWI
- Distracted Driver
- Driving while Texting
- Emotional or Angry Driver
- Road Rage
- Careless or Reckless Driving
- Inclement Weather
Any factor that negatively influences the driver's ability to assess their situation on a moment's notice can lead to a car crash. If the driver is speeding, impaired, distracted, or has his or her view inhibited, the chances of a car crash — whether a rear-end fender-bender or a fatal head-on collision — increase significantly due to the lost cognitive ability on the part of the driver.
Houston personal injury attorneys with Wilhite & Lea, P.C. will examine the facts of your auto accident case to establish liability against the negligent party and hold them accountable for your auto accident. After establishing the driver's negligence involved with the auto accident, our Houston personal injury auto accident attorneys can assist you in filing a personal injury claim against the other driver and/or the driver's auto insurer.
Houston Area Auto Accidents
Usually, when an insured person is involved in a car wreck, insurance companies may propose a settlement that is worth far less than the value of your losses. Insurance companies take this approach often in hopes that, due to your stress and suffering, you accept their offer.
It is imperative that you review all papers with an auto accident attorney before signing any documents. Settlements initially offered by insurance companies generally do not compensate you for your medical expenses, such as physical therapy and rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of future earning capacity. If you accept a settlement from an insurance company without first consulting with an experienced attorney, you will likely be barred from bringing any future claims for the injuries you sustained in the motor vehicle accident--even if you later discover additional injuries.
Houston Area Auto Accidents Involving Wrongful Death
If a family member or loved one was killed due to the driver's negligence, auto manufacturer issues, or auto repair company negligence, Wilhite & Lea, P.C. personal injury attorneys will also assist in representing you for a wrongful death claim. You may receive restitution for damages for your family member’s or loved one’s medical expenses, funeral costs, and, on occasion, compensation for the loss of prospective income. Pain and suffering and mental anguish will also be calculated when generating settlement offers for compensating you for loss of a loved one.
Let our skilled auto accident personal injury attorneys help you get the compensation you need after your car, truck, or motorcycle accident.Each of the knowledgeable Houston car accident lawyers at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. is dedicated to preserving your best interests in the court of law to ensure that you are given a fair settlement from the insurance companies or favorable verdict from the jury at trial. George W. Wilhite is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is available to consult with you about your case now.
Having an experienced auto accident lawyer on your side can help you get back on track after a serious car wreck. Contact us today to schedule a legal consultation to discuss your Texas car accident case. A skilled auto accident attorney in your corner is an essential component to getting you back to normal after a major accident or collision. Contact us today, and we will discuss your car, truck, train, or motorcycle in a free initial consultation.
Texas is Ranked #2 for Number of Fatal Auto Accidents & Wrecks in the US
2007 saw over 40,000 deaths as a result of car wrecks throughout the nation. Texas alone had over 3,300 fatalities resulting from auto accidents. This data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, acquired via the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), has Texas ranked just behind California for the number of fatal automobile accidents and wrecks throughout 2007.
Texas Auto Accident Statistic
In 2008, 1,568 vehicles designated as passenger cars were involved in fatal traffic accidents; this comprised 33.9% of the total number of fatal vehicle accidents in the state during that year. This means that 1 out of every 3 fatal vehicle accidents in the state in 2008 involved a passenger car. This is a dangerous statistic for drivers who frequent high-speed or high-traffic areas such as I-10, I-45, the 610 Loop, Beltway 8/Sam Houston Toll way, U.S. 59, and Highway 6. Also, if you regularly drive in Northwest Houston, including FM 1960, Kuykendahl, Louetta, FM 2920, Spring Cypress, and State Highway 249 (the Tomball Parkway), among others, you know that vehicle accidents are not limited just to the major freeways in Houston.
We know that this will be a difficult time for you and your family; you need a Houston-based trial lawyer that can truly work for your interests and get you the accident compensation you know you deserve. Time is of the essence, so contact one of the experienced auto accident attorneys at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. as soon as possible to get the fair compensation you need. Whether you were driving a car or truck, riding a bicycle or motorcycle, hit by an 18-wheeler, train, or drunk driver, you can rely on our Texas auto accident and personal injury attorneys to work for you or your loved one.
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. | Houston Auto Accident Lawyers
If you are ready to resolve your auto accident and receive a straight forward assessment of your claims, Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law are available to represent you. Contact us to schedule a consultation if you are located in Houston or surrounding areas, including Harris County, Washington County, Montgomery County, Grimes County, Fort Bend County and Waller County. Call (281) 537-2171 or submit your brief situation details in our online form.