FAQs

Texas is a modified comparative negligence state, which means that motorists partly at fault for accidents could still seek compensation as long as they are less than 51 percent at fault. However, your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of fault. So if you are found to be 10 percent at fault for a crash, your compensation would be reduced by 10 percent.

If an insurance adjuster contacts you, be polite and ask them to identify themselves. Don’t disclose any information about the accident or your injuries. Provide only limited personal information. Try to keep the conversation as brief as possible. Try to take notes during the conversation if you can, and do not allow the insurance adjuster to record you without your attorney present.

Sometimes, insurance adjusters will also quickly offer you a settlement. This is often to make your claim go away. It usually will not be the full amount that you are entitled to receive. Be sure to contact a lawyer before accepting any money from the other party’s insurer. You don’t want to take a lowball settlement right away only to find out that it will not be enough to cover your expenses and other losses down the line.

It won’t cost you anything upfront to hire a Fort Worth car accident lawyer from The Wilhite Law Firm. That’s because we represent clients on a contingency fee basis. You won’t pay any costs or legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.