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We work hard to be the best Brownsville accident attorneys, one client at a time. If you’ve been injured in a car, truck, or vehicle accident in Brownsville or Cameron County, please contact us immediately for a free evaluation.
Here are the facts. Brownsville, TX has more than its fare share of vehicle accidents. The Brownsville Police Department and the City of Brownsville both work hard to minimize accidents. But… Accidents happen. That’s the reality. Car accidents happen, and you (or one of your loved ones) may be the victim. A vehicle accident (car or truck) can cause serious health injury to you, your passengers, or property injury, or both. A Brownsville auto accident lawyer can fight for your rights and, best of all, work on a contingency basis (no fees unless we win).
Accidents of all types happen in Cameron County. Not just car accidents, but trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other types of vehicle accidents. We get a lot of questions from accident victims. Remember: call us at (956) 300-0000.
Here are some of our most common:
It is recommended that you “preserve the scene” and not move the vehicles so that the investigating officer can determine who was at fault. You can also offer to help the driver or passengers of the other vehicle, but do not admit to fault or apologies for the accident, even if you think it could be your fault. Take pictures of your vehicle, but most importantly, take photos of the other vehicle. The damage to the other vehicle is relevant in determining the mechanism of your own injuries. Take the names and phone numbers of any witnesses, as they may be key to supporting your version of the events. Don’t worry about whether you are at fault; let a Brownsville auto collision lawyer evaluate that issue.
This depends. Insurance rates vary by person, and definitely, here in Texas, insurance companies can raise rates after accidents. Obviously, one accident is quite different than multiple accidents. The other major issue is who is at fault. Being at fault can have a very negative impact on your insurance rates. Speak with a lawyer about at-fault issues, as you may be able to dispute claims of fault.
Everyone has rights under Texas law, and that includes the victims in an auto accident. Especially if you or your passengers have suffered an injury, you can definitely sue. That said, the first step is to contact an auto crash lawyer to evaluate your situation. A Brownsville auto accident attorney will first negotiate with the insurance companies, and it may not be necessary to go all the way to trial. That depends, but you definitely want a lawyer who is not only based here in Brownsville but also good at trial and ready to fight for your rights against insurance companies.
All accidents should be reported to your insurance company, but what constitutes a “minor” accident can really vary. Even a small accident can cause significant damage to your vehicle. Don’t be the judge of what is “minor” or not when it comes to car wrecks or other types of automobile accidents. Reach out to the Rio Grande Valley team at Javier Villarreal Law Firm and let an experienced team evaluate your auto accident and what to do next.
If the police were called, it could take a few days for them to enter the police report into the system. While you, as a citizen, can request your police report from the Brownsville Police Department, a better step is to use an attorney. A team of hard-working auto accident lawyers right here in Cameron County can handle all of this for you – from getting your police report, to negotiating with both your insurance and the insurance of the other party to get a fair settlement. Best of all: you pay nothing unless we win. This is called a “contingency fee,” and that is how auto accident lawyers handle this process, if your case is accepted.
This really depends on the accident’s complexity, the insurance, and whether it goes to trial. Every case is different, and getting a settlement after an auto accident can really vary. A few months is typical, but it can take much longer. The best step is to speak with a law firm that focuses on car accidents, and that team can give you personalized advice based on your own car accident injury.
If you are in an auto accident in the Rio Grande Valley, simply dial 911. The best step is to call the police right after the accident, rather than waiting. If the police come, they will file an accident report, which will provide official documentation of what happened. Then, if you are injured or suffer any type of damage, an experience accident lawyer can help you fight against insurance to get the settlement you deserve. So, first, stay safe and do what is necessary for the physical safety of you and your passengers (as well as the other car or truck involved in the accident). Then call 911 and the Brownsville Police Department. And, finally, call the offices of Villarreal Law Firm for a free, no obligation consultation with an accident lawyer.
Thousands of accidents happen every day, and quite a few here in Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley, and although you may have a small amount of knowledge regarding insurance claims and accident law, we encourage you to seek legal help. Personal injury law is complex and requires a team of professionals who work on it every day. If you miss something while handling the case yourself, you risk losing money and not being able to pay for your damages. There’s also a chance that you have to battle large teams of adjusters and lawyers put together by insurance companies. The Villarreal Law Firm has the experience and knowledge required to level the playing field.
If you’ve been in an accident, give the Villarreal Law Firm a call for your free consultation. Speak with a Brownsville auto accident lawyer and get the money you deserve for your accident!
The Brownsville Police Department (https://www.brownsvillepd.com/) is, of course, the place to go to obtain an accident report after a car accident. Or, if you’ve just been in a car accident, you can call 911 to reach the Brownsville Police Department and report it. You can submit a police report online (https://brownsvillepd.com/report-online/) as well. For those who speak Spanish, the Department has a Spanish-language resource at https://www.brownsvillepd.com/reporte-en-linea. The Police Department can also be reached via the Brownsville City government link at https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/1459/Police-Department.
Brownsville has more than its fair share of car accidents. For example, the website “MyAccident.org” (https://myaccident.org/police-report/texas/brownsville) lists the daily tally of injury accidents in the city. After you file a report about your accident, it will appear here via public records.
Another good resource is City-data.com. This website has a resource page at http://www.city-data.com/accidents/acc-Brownsville-Texas.html that also compiles data on car crashes in Brownsville, Texas. For example, in 2019, there were 9 fatal car accidents in Brownsville; in 2018, there were 16. 32 people were involved in fatal car accidents in 2019, down from 42 in 2018, and so on and so forth.
For minor offenses, you may want to go to the Brownsville Municipal Court (https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/307/Municipal-Court). That Court is where you go to “fight a traffic ticket,” for example, or just to “resolve a ticket” (https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/316/Resolving-Tickets). Indeed, if you’ve been ticketed multiple times, you might want to consider a “traffic school” in Texas, such as TexasDrivingSchool.com (https://www.texasdrivingschool.com/defensive-driving/cameron-county/), which may lower your car insurance rates. And, if you’re concerned about potholes and street problems, in Brownsville, you can even report a pothole (https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/contact-us/contact-us/askAGeneralQuestion.html?issueType=Customer-Service&id=).
