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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