How long does it take to get a settlement check from a car accident? It will typically take six weeks from the date you signed the settlement agreement to receive your car accident settlement check. If you were involved in a car accident in Texas, you are probably anxiously awaiting your settlement money. However, there are several factors that may...
Continue ReadingWhen you get in a car accident, sometimes you suffer a personal injury. Other times, you experience total loss in the form of property damage. Typically, the property damage that you suffer is some form of damage to your car. In Texas, the person who is to blame for an accident bears the liability for the damage that the...
Continue ReadingWith the post-COVID-19 pandemic world unfolding, people are engaging in more activities and traveling more. As more cars enter the roadway, there is a higher risk of car accidents and fatalities. The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., fights for car accident victims throughout Texas. We treat our clients with compassion and professionalism, and respect the fact that the car accident...
Continue ReadingCommercial vehicle accidents are complicated enough, but they can be even more complicated when commercial vehicles are involved. Commercial vehicles are those driven for business purposes such as hauling cargo, making deliveries, or some other sort of transportation related to what the company does. In many cases, a commercial car accident can involve multiple parties, which may leave you...
Continue ReadingThousands of Texans traverse the Lone Star State’s vast highways and byways daily. From Austin’s vibrant streets to Galveston’s serene shores, Texas roads are bustling arteries of life and commerce. Unfortunately, a sobering reality lies beneath the daily hustle and commotion—car accidents in Texas happen far too often. Roadway safety has become a pressing concern for Texans and policymakers...
Continue ReadingAs a Lone Star State motorist, you have the legal right to property damages after a car accident. Understanding the types of property damage claims available can make the aftermath less stressful and ensure you recover the financial losses you’re entitled to. Below, our Waco car accident lawyers will go over those property damage claims you can claim after...
Continue ReadingWhile we do our best to avoid them, car accidents inevitably occur. No matter what precautions you take, you can’t always avoid involvement in a car accident. People are involved in car accidents every day throughout the county. In fact, according to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury in the United States. Car accidents...
Continue ReadingRear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. Of the 7,277,000 reported crashes in the U.S. in 2016, 29% of them involved rear-end collisions. In Texas alone, one crash occurred every one minute seven seconds, resulting in 205,498 injured people in 2020. As Texans traveled 260.580 billion miles during 2020, rear-end collisions continue to be common, especially...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident, on top of losing your primary mode of transportation, you might also struggle with medical bills piling up and financial struggles from missing work. Because every car accident is different, and multiple factors determine a settlement amount, it’s nearly impossible to come up with typical car accident settlement amounts. Are you wondering, how much money...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident in Texas and have suffered injuries, you may be wondering how long after a car accident you can claim injury and file for compensation. The answer to this question lies in the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Texas. The statute of limitations is the time period within...
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