Year: 2023

Drivers involved in rear end collision arguing whose fault is the accident.

Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur in Texas each year – and a large portion of them are rear-end accidents. When it comes to liability in a rear-end collision, the rear driver is usually at fault. However, they may claim that your vehicle stopped suddenly, you unexpectedly switched lanes,…

Insurance agent showing the driver the amount of settlement of the damage car.

Car accident settlements in Texas can include compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. While the specific amount is based on your injuries and other factors, your settlement can range from thousands to millions of dollars. At the Wilhite Law Firm, our Fort Worth…

Court judge in hearing session.

Only a small percentage of injury cases make it to a courtroom. Most cases settle before someone files a lawsuit or during the pre-trial period. Avoiding trial means both sides spend less time and money. Settling a case is often the most cost-effective option. If you have questions about an…

Client involved in personal injury seeking legal advise for a possible lawsuit.

In Texas, you can seek financial compensation from someone who hurt you by pursuing a lawsuit against them. A personal injury lawyer can file a lawsuit in civil court on your behalf. If the at-fault party won’t settle and your case goes to trial, a judge or jury will decide…

When you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a car accident caused by another driver, you expect the at-fault driver’s car insurance policy to cover your losses, such as your medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. After all, drivers in Colorado are required by law to carry liability coverage…

Severely injured man filing for damages from accident.

Damages in Texas personal injury cases fall into one of three categories: economic, non-economic, and exemplary damages. A personal injury claim can compensate you for your medical bills, lost earnings, long-term care costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and disfigurement. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may also…

Injured driver talking to insurance adjuster about the car accident for claims.

An adjuster from the insurance company will contact you to ask you questions about your car crash claim. They’ll ask about your past injuries, car accidents, work-related injuries, and health conditions. They’ll try to use your answers to argue that your injuries did not occur in the car accident. Before…