Many people think recovering damages from a car accident is straightforward. One simply files an accident claim with the insurance company and adequate compensation will be received. But remember, insurance companies are in business to make a profit and the less they pay out, the more profit they make. Additionally, accidents leading to wrongful death, involving life threatening injuries such as spinal cord injuries or resulting in long-term disabilities such as paralysis have additional costs like hospital-related care, potential lost income and emotional distress.

In some cases, a thorough investigation reveals hidden problems that contributed to accidents. For example, a legal loophole allows rental companies to continue renting out vehicles involved in recalls without the company having repaired the product defect, even if the defect has led to car wrecks. In other instances, vehicles sold as “safe” have been found to been previously wrecked and then poorly repaired before being sold by dealerships to unsuspecting buyers, who are then seriously injured in what should have been a minor accident. In these cases, an injured party might be able to pursue additional product liability claims as well as claims for breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability and intentional misrepresentation.

An experienced Houston auto accident lawyer like Brian Jensen can help you determine the full and just compensation you deserve if injured in a vehicular accident, whether it involves the driver of another car, truck, sport utility vehicle or 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle.

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Last Friday, a nursing student was killed in an auto accident when an intoxicated driver crashed into her vehicle. On Sunday, an intoxicated driver struck a motorcyclist and then fled the scene of the accident. When police found the truck a few blocks away, the motorcycle was still wedged underneath the front end. The motorcyclist is recovering from injuries.

Texas leads the U.S. in fatalities related to driving under the influence. According to data available from the Texas Department of Transportation, there were over 1500 DUI crashes in Houston in 2008. The city was second to San Antonio, which had close to 2000 DUI-related accidents.

Victims of DUI-related accidents are entitled to compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, contact Houston accident attorney, Brian Jensen.

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