Richmond Car Accident Attorney

Why Richmond’s Roads Create Serious Accident Risks

Richmond continues to grow while still retaining older infrastructure in many areas. That combination creates traffic conditions that increase both the frequency and severity of car accidents.

Major Commuter Routes

FM 762, FM 359, and Highway 90A carry daily commuter traffic moving between Richmond, Sugar Land, Rosenberg, and Houston. During peak hours, congestion leads to sudden stops, aggressive lane changes, and rear end collisions. Drivers unfamiliar with local traffic patterns often misjudge turns and intersections.

Rapid Development and Construction

New residential developments and commercial projects bring frequent construction zones. Temporary lane shifts, unclear signage, and uneven pavement increase accident risk, especially for drivers who have taken the same routes for years and do not expect sudden changes.

Residential Cut Through Traffic

Drivers looking to avoid congestion on main roads often cut through residential neighborhoods at unsafe speeds. These areas frequently have limited visibility, parked vehicles, children playing nearby, and pedestrians crossing streets.

Rural and Farm to Market Roads

Parts of Richmond still rely on Farm to Market roads where higher speed limits, limited lighting, and sharp curves can lead to severe crashes. When accidents occur on these roads, injuries are often more serious due to speed and delayed emergency response times.

These conditions contribute to collisions that leave Richmond families dealing with injuries, lost income, and long recovery periods.

How a Car Accident Impacts Richmond Families

Car accidents create financial pressure that extends far beyond the initial medical bills. Treatment for serious injuries can last months or even years, with costs adding up at every stage.

Common expenses after a Richmond car accident include:

• Emergency room visits and hospital stays;
• Ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation;
• Prescription medications and medical equipment;
• Lost wages or reduced earning capacity;
• Vehicle repairs or total loss replacement;
• Rental car and transportation expenses; and
• Long term pain management or future procedures.
  

Insurance companies know that accident victims are under financial stress. That is why early settlement offers often arrive before you have completed treatment or understand the long term impact of your injuries. These offers rarely reflect the true value of your claim.

Once a settlement is accepted, you usually cannot reopen the claim, even if your condition worsens or new medical needs arise.

Why Insurance Companies Push Recorded Statements

One of the first requests you may receive from an insurance adjuster is a request for a recorded statement. Adjusters often describe this as a routine step that will help move the claim forward.

Recorded statements protect the insurance company, not the injured person.

Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions in ways that benefit their company. During a recorded statement:

• Minor inconsistencies can be portrayed as dishonesty,
• Casual comments about feeling better can be used to downplay injuries,
• Statements made before a full diagnosis can harm future claims, and
• Questions may subtly shift blame onto you.
  

You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company without legal guidance. Speaking with a Richmond car accident attorney before providing any statement can protect your right to fair compensation.

Do not let insurance companies control your claim from the beginning. Contact us at (832) 690-7000 to speak with a Richmond car crash lawyer at Pierce Skrabanek before giving any recorded statement.

Common Types of Car Accidents We Handle in Richmond

Our attorneys have extensive experience handling the types of crashes that occur most often in Richmond:

• Intersection collisions. Crashes along FM 762, FM 359, and Highway 90A frequently involve drivers who run red lights, misjudge yellow lights, or fail to yield during left turns. These accidents often result in T-bone collisions, which can cause severe injuries to occupants on the struck side of the vehicle.
• Rear-end accidents. Heavy traffic during rush hour leads to frequent rear-end collisions when drivers follow too closely or fail to brake in time. While often dismissed as minor fender-benders, rear-end crashes are a leading cause of whiplash, herniated discs, and other neck and back injuries.
• Distracted driving accidents. Drivers who text, use navigation apps, or take their eyes off the road for even a few seconds can cause serious collisions. Distracted driving is a factor in a significant percentage of crashes in Texas each year.
• Impaired driving crashes. Alcohol and drug impairment slow reaction times, impair judgment, and reduce coordination. Accidents involving impaired drivers often occur at high speeds and result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
• Construction zone crashes. Richmond's ongoing development means construction zones are common throughout the area. Temporary lane shifts, unclear signage, uneven pavement, and sudden stops create conditions where accidents happen quickly. 
• School zone incidents. Morning and afternoon pickup times create congested, high-stress driving conditions near Richmond schools. Distracted parents, children crossing streets, and buses stopping unexpectedly all contribute to accidents in these areas.
• Rural road collisions. Parts of Richmond still rely on Farm-to-Market roads where higher speed limits, limited lighting, sharp curves, and narrow shoulders increase the risk of serious crashes. When accidents occur on these roads, injuries tend to be more severe, and emergency response times may be longer.
• Parking lot and shopping center accidents. Distracted drivers, pedestrians walking between vehicles, and limited visibility make parking lots near Richmond's shopping centers common locations for accidents. These crashes may involve backing collisions, pedestrian strikes, or sideswipes.

Each type of accident presents different legal and evidentiary challenges. Local knowledge of Richmond roads and traffic patterns helps us identify how accidents occur and what evidence is needed to support a claim.

What Your Richmond Car Accident Claim Should Include

Texas law allows injured accident victims to seek compensation for both financial losses and personal harm. According to a Martindale Nolo survey, clients who hired a personal injury attorney recovered nearly 3.5 times more compensation on average than those who handled claims on their own.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are measurable financial losses and may include:

• Emergency and ongoing medical care,
• Future medical treatment and rehabilitation,
• Lost wages and income,
• Reduced earning capacity,
• Vehicle repair or replacement, and
• Rental car and transportation expenses.

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages address the personal impact of an accident and may include:

• Pain and suffering,
• Emotional distress and anxiety,
• Loss of enjoyment of life,
• Permanent impairment or scarring, and
• Impact on family relationships.
  

Insurance companies focus heavily on economic damages because they are easier to calculate. They often minimize or ignore non economic damages. A Richmond car accident lawyer ensures that the full impact of your injuries is documented and presented properly.

How Pierce Skrabanek Handles Richmond Car Accident Cases

Every case begins with early and thorough investigation. The sooner evidence is preserved, the stronger the case becomes.

• Evidence collection. We gather accident reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, medical records, and other critical evidence before it disappears or becomes harder to obtain.
• Medical coordination. We help clients find appropriate medical care and ensure injuries are properly documented. Clear medical records are essential for both recovery and compensation.
• Insurance communication. Once we represent you, insurance companies communicate with us instead of contacting you directly. This protects you from pressure and missteps that could harm your claim.
• Damage evaluation. We work with medical professionals, economists, and other experts to calculate the true cost of your injuries, including future needs.
• Aggressive advocacy. Whether through negotiation or trial, our goal is to recover compensation that reflects the full scope of your losses. Insurance companies know we prepare every case as if it will go to court.

“I’ve spoken with people after a crash who can’t lift their kids, who’ve burned through sick days, who still don’t know when they’ll be back at work. They need the calls returned, the records pulled, and the claim taken seriously. That’s what we do.” 

— Michael Pierce, Firm Partner

Results That Matter to Richmond Clients

Pierce Skrabanek has recovered millions of dollars for injured Texans, including:

• $117 million verdict for a client injured in an emergency vehicle collision,
• $2 million trial verdict when an insurer refused fair compensation, and
• $565,000 settlement for a stop sign violation injury.
  

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, but they demonstrate our willingness to fight for clients when insurers refuse to act reasonably.

What to Do After a Richmond Car Accident

Immediately After the Crash

• Seek medical attention even if symptoms seem minor. Some injuries, including concussions and soft tissue damage, may not produce immediate pain.
• Call law enforcement and obtain an official report. This document becomes important evidence when filing a claim.
• Take photographs of vehicles, injuries, road conditions, traffic signals, and any visible hazards at the scene.
• Exchange information with all drivers involved, including names, phone numbers, insurance details, and license plate numbers.
• Get contact information from any witnesses who saw the accident happen.
• Avoid discussing fault or apologizing, even casually. These statements can be used against you later.

In the Days That Follow

• Attend all medical appointments and follow your treatment plan. Gaps in care can be used by insurance companies to question the severity of your injuries.
• Keep records of all treatment, prescriptions, and expenses related to the accident.
• Document how your injuries affect daily life, including difficulty sleeping, limitations at work, and activities you can no longer do.
• Notify your own insurance company about the accident, but keep the conversation brief and factual.
• Avoid posting about the accident or your injuries on social media. Insurance adjusters routinely review public profiles for information that can undermine your claim.
• Do not sign any documents or accept settlement offers without legal guidance.

Texas law generally allows two years to file a lawsuit, but evidence and witness memories fade quickly. The sooner you take action, the stronger your case will be.

Local Richmond Resources for Accident Victims

Emergency and Hospital Care

• OakBend Medical Center Richmond
• Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
• HCA Houston Emergency Rooms

Urgent Care

• CareNow Urgent Care
• NextCare Urgent Care
• Concentra Richmond

Reports and Documentation

• Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
• Texas Department of Public Safety
  

Our Richmond car accident lawyers can assist with referrals and documentation if needed.

Why Richmond Families Trust Pierce Skrabanek

• Deep knowledge of local roads and traffic conditions,
• Over 30 years of combined legal experience,
• More than $500 million recovered in settlements and verdicts across Texas,
• Direct access to experienced Richmond car accident attorneys,
• No fees unless compensation is recovered, and
• Trial focused preparation from the start.
  

Our firm is recognized by Super Lawyers, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100. The trust of our clients remains our most meaningful endorsement.