Car Accidents

Beaumont Auto Accident Lawyer

Most personal injury attorneys have experience handling car accident cases. But while car accidents are often considered routine, each case is unique. That’s why the car accident attorneys at Mazzola Law Firm, PLLC pursue auto accident cases with the same zeal and tenacity as complex products liability or wrongful death cases. We work hard to get results in every case, because we know the difference that a successful outcome can make in the lives of our clients.

Do I Have a Case?

After an auto accident, you may be confused about whether or not you have a case. To have a viable case, your accident must meet two criteria:

  • The accident was at least partially caused by someone else’s negligence.
  • The accident caused you to suffer bodily injuries.

Our Texas car accident attorneys stand ready to answer any questions you may have including whether or not someone’s acts or omissions rise to the level of negligence. If your accident meets both of these criteria, contact us and we will immediately begin building your case today.

What Do I Do When the Insurance Company Calls Me?

Once they are notified of your accident, representatives from either your insurance or the at-fault party’s insurance company may contact you. It’s best if you avoid speaking with them. Innocent comments can be manipulated to make it look like the accident was your fault or to minimize your injuries. They may also try to pressure you into quickly signing a settlement agreement for an amount far less than what your case is worth.

An experienced Texas car wreck lawyer will take into account your current and future medical bills, lost wages, and all other compensable damages, to make certain you get the compensation you need to cover the true costs of your accident. We’re used to dealing with insurance company tactics, so when the insurance company calls, hang up and contact us instead. We’ll help you figure out whether or not a settlement offer is fair, and we’ll talk to the insurance company for you.

If you have questions about your car accident, we have answers.

Seeking Full Compensation for You

At The Mazzola Law Firm, PLLC, we have a simple philosophy — we do not let the insurance company control the case. We work proactively to build each case element by element, establishing liability, documenting all losses and seeking full and complete compensation for our client. Our firm does not take cases with the intention of settling them for less than they are worth. We will work tenaciously at all stages of the legal process to get results for you.

Results-Oriented Representation

In your case, attorney Brian N. Mazzola will direct a comprehensive effort designed to obtain the best possible result for you. Working with an accident reconstruction specialist or other professionals, Mr. Mazzola will establish the cause of the car wreck and the liability of the at- fault driver. He will consult with your doctor or other medical specialists to determine the medical care and follow-up treatment you will need to recover to the fullest extent possible. Our firm will calculate and place a value on all your financial and emotional losses for inclusion in your claim.

Why Hire Us?

When misfortune such as a car accident or other personal injury occurs, people often believe that they can only be fully compensated if they hire a large law firm to handle their case. But many accident victims quickly discover what big-firm representation often lacks: Personal Attention and Respect. The client’s calls are not promptly returned. They rarely meet with their attorney in person. They begin to feel more like a case number than a human being.

The Mazzola Law Firm is different. When you hire us, you will be provided Mr. Mazzola’s personal cell phone number and can expect his counsel, advice and guidance throughout the entire litigation process. Day or Night. Tuesday or Saturday.

The aftermath of an automobile accident can be chaotic and quickly turn you and your family’s lives upside down. From the doctors’ appointments, the missed work and the medical bills piling up – to the relentless pain, anxiety and lack of sleep – from the inability to take care of personal responsibilities to the inability to engage in pre-accident hobbies and activities.  Fighting with an insurance company adjuster over the value of your injury claim is the last thing you should be doing. Let us handle the insurance company. Let us fight this fight for you, so that you can focus on getting better.

Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights

  • The Fatality Rate on Texas roadways for 2014 was 1.42 deaths per hundred million vehicle miles traveled. This is a 2.16% increase from 2013.
  • Texas experienced an increase in the number of motor vehicle traffic fatalities. The 2014 death toll of 3,534 was an increase of 3.70% from the 3,408 deaths recorded in 2013.
  • There were 13,675 serious injury crashes in Texas in 2014 with 17,152 people sustaining a serious injury.
  • The annual vehicle miles traveled in Texas during 2014 reached 248.824 billion, an increase of 1.75% over the 244.536 billion traveled in 2013.
  • Fatalities in traffic crashes in rural areas of the state accounted for 55.86% of the state’s traffic fatalities. There were 1,974 deaths in rural traffic crashes.
  • Single vehicle, run-off the road crashes resulted in 1,384 deaths in 2014. This was 39.16 % of all motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2014.
  • In 2014 there were 823 people killed in crashes occurring in intersections or related to an intersection.
  • There were 581 people killed in head-on crashes in 2014.
  • There were no deathless days on Texas roadways in 2014.
  • There were two crashes that resulted in 6 or more fatalities in 2014.
  • Wednesday, January 1st and Saturday, April 19th were the deadliest days in 2014 with twenty-three (23) persons killed in traffic crashes. October was the deadliest month with 351 persons killed.

Based on reportable crashes in 2014: 1 person was killed every 2 hours 29 minutes; 1 person was injured every 2 minutes 13 second; 1 reportable crash occurred every 66 seconds.

  • Of all persons killed in vehicles where restraint usage was applicable and usage was known in 2014, 43.8% were reported as not restrained when the fatal crash occurred.
  • 237,941 persons were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2014.
  • There were 463 motorcyclists (operators and passengers) killed in 2014. Fifty percent (50%) of motorcyclists killed were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
  • Pedestrian fatalities totaled 486 in 2014. This is a 1.4% decrease from 2013.
  • Pedalcyclist fatalities totaled 50 in 2014. This is a 4.2% increase from 2013.
  • In 2014, there were 1,041 people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes where a driver was under the influence of alcohol. This is 29% of the total number of people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
  • During 2014, more DUI – Alcohol crashes were reported in the hour between 2:00 am and 2:59 am than any other hour of the day. Also, more of these crashes occurred on Saturday than any other day of the week.
  • In 2014, there were 483 people killed in crashes involving distracted driving. This is a 4% increase from 2013.

Free, No-Obligation Consultation

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation.