Tomball Car Accident Lawyer

What a Tomball Car Accident Lawyer Can Do to Protect Your Case

You might be thinking, "Can't I just handle this with the insurance company myself?" However, a car accident claim is much more complicated than most people realize, especially when you are seriously hurt. The insurance company's main goal is to pay you as little as possible, not to help you heal.

Here’s how our team steps in to make things easier in ways that are very hard to do on your own:

• We Lead the Investigation: An attorney immediately gathers evidence that quickly disappears after a crash. This includes reviewing police reports, talking to witnesses, getting photos/videos, and working with accident reconstruction experts to prove the other driver was at fault.
• We Understand the Law: Tomball law is full of rules, deadlines, and legal procedures. We know how to apply laws, like the Texas comparative negligence system, to protect your right to compensation.
• We Accurately Value Your Case: How much is your pain and suffering really worth? We don't guess. We work with medical and financial experts to calculate the true, total cost of your accident—today and in the future. 
• We Negotiate Like Trial Lawyers: We prepare every case as if it is going to trial. Our reputation, including being honored with induction into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, shows insurance companies that we don’t back down.
• We Handle All the Paperwork and Calls: You focus on getting better. We handle the mountains of documents, the complicated deadlines, and all the stressful phone calls with the at-fault party and the insurance company.

Why You Shouldn’t Talk to the Insurance Company Without a Tomball Car Crash Lawyer

The insurance company is not on your side after a car crash. Their adjusters are highly trained professionals whose job is to minimize your payment. Here’s how they’ll try to shift blame:

• The "Friendly" Call: An adjuster may call you right after the accident, acting very kind and sympathetic. They are often trying to get a recorded statement from you, hoping you will accidentally say something that hurts your case, like "I'm fine" or "I was only looking at my phone for a second." Never give a recorded statement without a lawyer.
• The Lowball Offer: They might offer you a quick, small settlement check right away. They hope you're desperate for cash to pay medical bills and will accept a fraction of what your case is truly worth. Once you cash that check, you usually give up your right to ask for more later, even if you discover your injuries are worse than you first thought.
• Trying to Blame You: They will try to prove that you were also partially at fault for the crash. If they can pin even a small percentage of the blame on you, they can reduce how much they have to pay you under Texas law.

Your Right to a Timely Response and How Insurance Companies Try to Stall

Another common tactic insurance companies use after a car crash is to delay. They may stop returning your calls, “lose” documents you already sent, or keep telling you they need “just a little more time.” 

These delays aren’t accidents because they know that the longer they drag things out, the more frustrated and worn down you’ll feel. Some people eventually give up or accept a low offer just to get the process over with.

But Texas law doesn’t allow them to do so.

Under the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act, insurance companies must act fairly and respond within specific timelines. Texas Insurance Code § 542.056 says that once the insurance company has all the documents and information they need to make a decision on your claim, what’s called your final proof of loss, they have 15 business days to tell you in writing whether they accept or deny your claim.

If they truly need more time, they must give you a valid reason and then have only 45 more days to make a final decision. They cannot drag this out forever.

When an insurance company ignores these deadlines, stalls, or purposely gives you the runaround, your Tomball auto accident lawyer can step in and hold them accountable for acting in bad faith. 

At Pierce Skrabanek, when we take your case, we take your burden, too, and we handle it with the tenacity that has earned us multimillion-dollar results nationwide. Get a free consultation when you call (832) 690-7000 or fill out our online form.

Car Accident Risks in Tomball and the Rest of Harris County

Tomball sits inside Harris County, a county that has some of the most dangerous roadways in the entire state. Even though Tomball isn’t as large or fast-paced as Houston, we still share the same highways, traffic patterns, and driving risks that come with living in one of the busiest regions in Texas.

A stretch of Tomball Parkway between Antoine Drive and W. Greens Road has been identified as the third deadliest section of roadway in all of Texas, underscoring just how dangerous driving in this area can be.

To understand the bigger picture: Harris County recorded 116,521 crashes in 2023, which is more than any other county in Texas and the highest total ever reported here. Those crashes included 501 fatal collisions that took 533 lives, along with 2,763 people seriously hurt. For comparison, Dallas County, the second-highest in the state, had less than half the number of crashes that same year.

How Tomball Car Accident Attorneys Help After Any Crash

At Pierce Skrabanek, our Tomball car accident lawyers have decades of combined experience helping clients recover after all kinds of collisions, including:

• Rear-end crashes
• Head-on collisions
• Side-impact (T-bone) accidents
• Accidents caused by distracted or inattentive driving
• Speeding-related crashes
• Drunk or impaired driving accidents
• Commercial truck and 18-wheeler accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Pedestrian and bicycle collisions

Our lawyers have seen crashes of every kind in Tomball and from every angle. That perspective makes all the difference. It means we know what to look for, how to hold the right people accountable, and how to fight hard for the compensation you need to get your life back on track.

Steps to Take Right After a Car Accident 

Your actions immediately after a crash can make or break your legal case later. If you are physically able, here are the crucial steps to take in and around Tomball:

1. Stop and Check for Injuries: Move your vehicles to a safe place if possible. Call 911 right away.
2. Call the Police: A police report is vital evidence. In Tomball, the Tomball Police Department or the Harris County Sheriff’s Office will respond. Make sure a report is filed.
3. Gather Information: Get the other driver’s name, contact info, license plate number, driver’s license number, and insurance information, and any contact information for any witnesses.
4. Document the Scene: Take pictures and videos of the damage to both cars, the accident location, including road signs, traffic signals, or skid marks, and your visible injuries.
5. Seek Medical Attention Immediately: Even if you think you are "just sore," see a doctor. Adrenaline can hide serious injuries. Waiting to get medical care not only risks your health but also gives the insurance company a chance to argue your injuries weren't serious.
6. Call a Tomball Car Accident Lawyer: Contact Pierce Skrabanek before talking to the insurance companies. We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no up-front fees and we only get paid if we win your case.

Common Car Accident Injuries We Help With

Car accidents often result in injuries that go far beyond cuts and bruises. When you hire our firm, we ensure that every way the accident has affected your life is carefully calculated and presented for maximum recovery.

• Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injuries
• Broken Bones and Fractures
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Burn Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Permanent Disfigurement or Scarring
• Back and Neck Injuries
• Internal Injuries

How Much Can a Tomball Auto Accident Lawyer Help Me Recover?

Our team meticulously analyzes and presents every way the accident has affected you, pursuing the highest possible compensation for:

• Past and Future Medical Bills: Emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, medications.
• Lost Wages: Money you couldn't earn because you were injured and couldn't work.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If your injury prevents you from earning the same income in the future.
• Property Damage: The cost to repair or replace your vehicle.
• Pain and Suffering: For the physical pain you had and will have.
• Mental or Emotional Anguish: For anxiety, depression, or PTSD related to the crash.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If your injuries stop you from doing the activities you once loved.
• Physical Impairment/Disfigurement: For permanent disabilities or scarring.

When it comes to car accidents, having an experienced lawyer on your side can make a real difference. Studies show that 91% of people with an attorney were able to get compensation, compared to only 51% of those who tried to handle their claims alone. 

A lawyer knows how to deal with insurance companies, gather the right evidence, and make sure you’re not shortchanged.