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Texas Car & Truck Accident Lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP

Houston Car Accident Lawyers

The personal injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl have successfully resolved numerous cases through trial and settlement on behalf of clients injured in serious car and truck accidents. Our lawyers refuse to settle cases for an amount that does not fully compensate our clients for their injuries and, as a result, spend a majority of their time in the courtroom. This has enabled our firm to consistently obtain substantial awards for our clients in courts throughout Texas and the United States.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car or truck accident, contact one of our experienced personal injury lawyers today for a free, no commitment consultation by calling (800) 993-4887 or by clicking here.

The Dangers of Driving:

Although we can do everything possible to protect ourselves, driving can have serious, and sometimes fatal, consequences. Over 516,000 car accidents occurred in Harris, Galveston, Dallas, and Travis counties in the past 4 years. In 2007 alone, more than 3,400 people were killed in car and truck accidents across Texas, approximately 40% of which involved a drunk or intoxicated driver.

Texas Car Accident Statistics:

Click here for a county-by-county breakdown of accidents involving alcohol in the state of Texas during 2008.

Shockingly, information gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demonstrates that the number of fatalities involving drunk drivers has remained remarkably steady over the past 5 years.

The Texas Department of Transportation recorded 359,000 car accidents statewide from January to November in the year 2008 alone.

Click here to view statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on car, bus and truck accident fatalities by state between 1994 and 2007.

A significant portion of these accidents occur due to excessive speed and cars leaving the roadway, and a disturbingly high number have resulted in deaths. Click here to view a county by county breakdown illustrating the number of fatal car and truck accidents between 2003 and 2007 in Texas.

The most populated county in Texas, Harris county, has consistently led the state in car accident and truck accident fatalities, averaging nearly 373 per year from 2003 to 2007. Dallas County ranks second with an average of 239 fatalities, followed closely by Tarrant County, Bexar County and Travis County.

Don’t Wait to Act
The circumstances of every car accident and truck accident are unique. While the damage to the vehicles involved may be immediately apparent, physical injuries to the drivers and passengers often develop over days, weeks or even months. If you’ve been in a car accident or truck accident within the past 2 years, it’s important that you contact one of our auto accident lawyers as soon as possible, while the details of the accident are fresh in your mind and you still have time to file suit, if necessary.

It’s also critical that you DO NOT speak or give statements to the other drivers’ insurance agents or accept any settlement offer before speaking with an experienced accident lawyer; it is common for insurance companies to try to encourage settlement before you have had a chance to consult with a lawyer or see your doctor by offering small sums of money. The insurance agent may tell you that this is all that you can recover, knowing that if you hire a lawyer, you could get even more than 5 times that amount. Do not fall for this common trick. Call one of the experienced Texas Accident Attorneys at Fitts Zehl for a free, no-commitment consultation.

A Settlement or Other Remedy
While our goal, as trial lawyers, is always to reach a quick resolution, we will only do so if we are confident that our client is receiving a full and fair recovery. Whether your case is settled or tried before a jury, you can always rest assured that the car accident lawyers at Fitts Zehl are committed to ensuring that you are properly compensated for your losses and injuries. Having worked with and fought against insurance adjusters and insurance defense lawyers both in and out of the courtroom, our Texas accident lawyers have the experience necessary to properly value and efficiently resolve your case.

Compensation for Losses in an Auto Accident
Car accidents can result in devastating losses, such as:

Hospitalization and significant medical bills
Rehabilitation and long-term care costs
Loss of income, both present and future
Permanent disability, disfigurement or need for nursing services
Funeral and burial costs
Loss of companionship and financial support

Contact an Experienced Houston Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has been in an auto accident in Texas, contact a Texas Accident Lawyer with the trial experience and knowledge that you need to win today by clicking here or calling (800) 993-4887.

Fitts Zehl represents clients throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, Fort Worth, Galveston, Sugar Land, Killeen, El Paso and Austin.

Fitts Zehl Recent News

News Update: June 1, 2009, Fitts Zehl was named one of five "Power Lawyers and Law Firms of 2009" in Houston.

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