Humble, TX Car Accident Lawyer

Types of Car Accidents Claims We Handle

Car accidents are a serious problem throughout Harris County. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the county reported over 2,200 injury crashes and 546 fatalities in 2024 alone.

Some of the most common accident types and causes we see right here in Humble include:

• Rear-end collisions,
• T-bone crashes,
• Head-on collisions,
• Hit-and-run accidents,
• Sideswipe collisions,
• Multi-vehicle pileups,
• Rollover accidents,
• Distracted driving crashes, and
• Drunk or impaired driving accidents.

Many of these crashes leave people with injuries like broken bones, brain trauma, spinal damage, or internal bleeding that need quick medical care and ongoing treatment.

Sorting out what happened takes early gathering of photos, records, and witness names. The sooner you have legal representation, the stronger your case becomes, especially once insurers start calling.

Speak With a Humble Car Crash Lawyer Before You Give a Recorded Statement

Insurance adjusters will contact you quickly after an accident, sometimes within hours. They'll sound friendly, sympathetic, and helpful. They'll say they just need to "get your side of the story" or "verify a few details." 

What they won't tell you is that recorded statements are investigative tools designed to find reasons to deny or reduce your claim.

Why Insurance Companies Want Your Statement

Adjusters ask open-ended questions, hoping you'll provide information they can use against you. They're listening for anything that suggests you were partially at fault, that your injuries aren't serious, or that you don't need the compensation you're claiming. 

What Adjusters Are Looking For

• Statements suggesting you feel "fine" or "okay" (even if you're in pain but trying to be polite),
• Comments about the accident details that differ slightly from the police report,
• Admissions that you didn't seek immediate medical treatment,
• Any mention of pre-existing conditions or past injuries, or
• Vague estimates about speed, distance, or timing that they can dispute.

Consider this common scenario:

Adjuster: "How are you feeling today?"

You: "I'm doing okay, I guess. Still a little sore."

What they hear: "The injuries aren't serious. This person is basically fine."
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Adjuster: "Can you tell me what happened?"

You: "Well, I was driving down FM 1960 when the other car hit me. I think I might have been going about 45, maybe 50."

What they hear: "The victim is uncertain about facts and may have been speeding."
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Adjuster: "Did you go to the hospital right away?"

You: "No, I went home first and then went to urgent care the next day when the pain got worse."

What they hear: "Delayed treatment suggests the injuries weren't serious or weren't caused by the accident."
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These statements seem harmless, but insurance companies use them to argue your injuries are minor, you're partly to blame, or you don't deserve full compensation.

What You Should Say

If an adjuster contacts you before you've spoken with a Humble car accident attorney, keep your response brief and factual:

"I was involved in an accident on [date]. I'm still receiving medical treatment and speaking with my attorney about the case. Please direct all questions to my legal representative."

That's it. You don't need to provide details, answer questions about your injuries, or explain what occurred. Texas law doesn't require you to give recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company.

Protect Your Rights

Once you hire Pierce Skrabanek, we handle all communication with insurance companies. This protection keeps you from inadvertently damaging your own case.

In a study by Martindale-Nolo, accident victims with legal representation recovered nearly three times more compensation than those who handled claims alone. Part of that difference comes from avoiding the mistakes people make when dealing with insurance adjusters without guidance.

You deserve an attorney who takes your case seriously and fights for full compensation.

At Pierce Skrabanek, we represent Humble residents injured in car accidents and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. We investigate your accident thoroughly, handle all the legal complexities, and give you space to focus on recovery.

Call (832) 690-7000 or fill out our online form to speak with a Humble car crash lawyer at no cost. Hablamos español.

What Compensation Can a Humble Auto Accident Lawyer Help You Recover?

When another driver's negligence causes a car accident, Texas law allows you to pursue compensation for all losses resulting from that crash.

• Medical expenses. Emergency room treatment, ambulance transportation, hospital stays, surgery, diagnostic testing, prescription medications, physical therapy, and future medical care. You shouldn't have to pay for treatment needed because someone else drove carelessly.
• Lost wages. If injuries prevent you from working, you can recover compensation for lost income and future earning capacity if injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or working at all.
• Pain and suffering. Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and reduced quality of life all factor into accident compensation. These noneconomic damages recognize that injuries affect more than just your bank account.
• Property damage. Vehicle repair or replacement costs, damaged personal property, and rental car expenses while your vehicle is being repaired.
• Loss of consortium. When injuries severely impact relationships with spouses or family members, family members can seek compensation for the harm done to those relationships.

Understanding what you can pursue is one thing. Seeing what we've actually secured for clients in Humble and throughout the Houston area shows what's possible with experienced representation.

Results That Reflect What Our Clients Went Through

At Pierce Skrabanek, we've spent over three decades helping injured people in Humble get their lives back, financially and emotionally, securing more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including a:

$117 Million Verdict for a Catastrophic Vehicle Accident 

Our client was struck by an emergency vehicle, resulting in catastrophic injuries. We pursued the case through trial and secured a $117 million verdict that provided compensation for extensive medical care and permanent life changes.

$2 Million Settlement for a Rear-End Collision 

A rear-end crash left our client with serious injuries. Despite attempts to undervalue the case and minimize the harm, we gathered evidence proving the full extent of damages and negotiated a $2 million settlement.

These results show what's possible when car accident victims have experienced legal representation pursuing full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.

"We take every case seriously because behind every crash is a real person whose life was changed. We're here to help make things right." 

— Michael Pierce, Firm Partner