Serving Clients Throughout Texas
Wells Branch, TX, Car Accident Lawyer
Justice for the Losses that You Have Suffered
A car accident can leave you with broken bones and other injuries. The costs of car accidents, in injuries and property damage, run into tens of millions of dollars each year in Texas alone. Even if you are a safe, careful driver, there are more than 23 million registered cars and drivers on our roads, and some of them are not as careful as you are.
Evans/Reilley has helped thousands of Texas accident victims recover the compensation they need after serious car accidents. We know the physical and emotional toll accidents take on their victims, and we are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Evans/Reilley to Handle Your Case?
Let Our Wells Branch, TX, Car Accident Lawyer Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
Evans/Reilley takes your case believing you deserve just compensation for your injuries. We have a solid track record of negotiating winning settlements for our clients. We want you to get the best possible outcome and take your case planning to go to trial if necessary.
Our Wells Branch, TX, office is staffed with a team of legal professionals to keep you fully informed about your case whenever you ask. Our attorneys can speak with you whenever you have questions or concerns about your case.
For more than 20 years, attorneys Chip Evans and Scott Herlihy have been fighting the insurance companies and getting car accident victims the compensation they deserve for their accident claims.
Getting Compensation for Your Losses
Your Car Accident Lawyer in Wells Branch, TX, Will Pursue Maximum Compensation
Texas law allows you to recover just compensation for your accident, even if you are partially at fault. Even when you bear some responsibility for your injuries, you should receive compensation for the harm caused by the other driver. Therefore, you need a skilled car accident lawyer like those at Evans/Reilley.
Getting Your Settlement
Your Wells Branch car accident attorney will review the facts in the case and gather additional evidence to help negotiate a settlement. This evidence may include police reports, medical reports, witness statements, and photos and videos from the scene. All this is considered when determining fault and reaching a settlement.
Most car accident cases never go to trial. Litigation is expensive and can take months or years to reach a jury. Cases only go to court if there is an issue of fact that needs to be reviewed by a judge or jury. Even questions of fault can be determined between your attorney and the other attorney.
What are Damages?
Your attorney is attempting to recover “damages” in your case. Damages are what you are awarded after an accident. There are no guarantees in law, and each case is different, but in general, car accident injury victims may sue for economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are those caused directly by the accident and have a direct monetary impact.
They can include:
- Medical expenses, including emergency treatment, hospital stays, and doctor’s bills
- Lost income, including past and future wages, vacation time, and accrued benefits
- Future costs of rehab, extended care, and disability.
Non-economic damages are those which result from the impact of the accident. These are often psychological, emotional, and secondary damages affecting the victim’s loved ones. These damages can include pain and suffering, mental anguish, PTSD, and loss of consortium.
What is “Pain and Suffering”?
You may have seen this term before in news stories about car accidents. But what does it mean for you? Texas law defines “pain and suffering” as the physical pain or emotional trauma due to an accident or injury that caused damages. Both physical pain and emotional pain are covered in “pain and suffering.”
For instance, suppose your arm was broken in your accident. The physical pain of the broken arm is one type of pain and suffering, but so is the inconvenience of losing the use of one arm for several weeks while you are in a cast. You deserve compensation for both types of pain and suffering.
Texas uses a multiplier method to calculate pain and suffering. Once all other calculations are complete, a judge will add up the economic damages, such as medical costs and lost wages, and use a multiplier between 1 and 5 (depending on the accident’s severity) to calculate your pain and suffering amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Car Accident Lawyers in Wells Branch, TX, Are Ready to Answer Your Questions
Car accident law is complicated, and you might have questions before coming to see us. The car accident lawyers in Wells Branch, TX, have provided a few answers to frequent questions to get you started before your consultation.
Can I seek compensation if I was partially at fault for the car accident?
Texas law recognizes that most accidents have two parties. Even if you were partially responsible for your accident, you can still recover damages if you are not more than 50% responsible for the accident. Your recovery will be limited to your percentage of fault. For instance, if you are deemed to be 25% responsible, you can only recover 75% of your damages.
If you are more than 50% responsible, you cannot recover damages from your accident.
Is there a time limit for my Wells Branch car accident attorney to file a car accident lawsuit?
Yes. The Texas statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident. After that deadline, you will not be allowed to bring legal action on your case.
Can a car accident attorney in Wells Branch, TX, help if I miss the two-year filing deadline?
There are exceptions to the statutory deadline. If the victim was “legally disabled” and unable to file — for instance, if they were a minor or incarcerated — the time limit is stopped or “tolled” until they can file.
If you believe you may have a claim, you should speak with the attorneys at Evans/Reilley to see if you have a case. There may be exceptions that apply to your case.
Should I let my Wells Branch, TX, Car Accident Attorney deal with the insurance company?
Always. Despite what advertising claims, insurance companies are not your friends. They do not have your best interests in mind. Your insurer—even your own agent—is not trying to get you the best outcome possible. You should always let an attorney deal with the insurance company or their attorneys.
The insurance company cannot speak with you if you have retained us for your case. They must go through us for any settlement offers or negotiations.
Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?
You always have the power to accept or deny any compensation offered by the insurance company. Your car accident attorney in Wells Branch, TX, will advise you on whether the offer is fair.
You should always have the offer reviewed by an attorney before agreeing or rejecting it. Even if you have not retained an attorney, you should have it looked at first. You need to be sure of what you agree to before signing.
What should I bring to my free consultation with a Wells Branch car accident attorney?
The more relevant items and information you can bring to your initial consultation, the easier it will be for your Wells Branch car accident attorney to give a comprehensive evaluation of your case. Official reports and documentation are beneficial, such as:
- Police and medical reports
- Your vehicle information
- Your driving history
- Vehicle damage statement from a mechanic
- Your insurance policy
- Other driver’s insurance information.
These documents will help your Wells Branch car accident lawyer explain the potential value of your claim and what steps you should consider taking.
Feel free to call our office in Wells Branch to get more answers to questions. We make every effort to clarify any confusion our clients have. And remember, your communications with us are always confidential.
Evans/Reilley: Big Results When You Need Them
Trust Our Wells Branch, TX, Car Accident Lawyers to Represent You
At Evans/Reilley, we know that every car accident case we take is different. However, they all share injured victims who need compensation for their losses. Our clients need big results for the injuries they have suffered. For this reason, we fight for the maximum compensation allowable.
If you have been injured in a car accident, your claim may be worth more than the other driver’s insurance company offers. Come for a free consultation with an experienced car accident attorney in Wells Branch, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Attorney Chip Evans
Chip Evans is a partner at Evans & Herlihy. Chip brings to the firm more than 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer representing Plaintiffs. It is the desire to help individuals, not corporations, that attracts Chip to this side of the docket. [ Attorney Bio ]
