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A Message From
Jeff Stern
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Houston Office:
4909 Bissonnet Street
Suite 100
Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone: 713-661-9900
Toll Free: 1-877-661-9900
Mc Allen Office:
721 East Esperanza Ave, Suite C
Mc Allen, Tx 78501
956-226-4236
Fax 956-992-971
*By Appointment only
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Auto accidents can happen to anyone and when you least expect them. Before you speak with an insurance company representative, protect your rights by contacting Stern, Miller, and Higdon. Our lawyers and staff will assist you with understanding and protecting your rights. The insurance company has trained staff and lawyers to protect them.....you deserve the same.
What should you do if you are involved in an auto accident?
What are the issues in a motor vehicle accident?
Is there any reason to ask a lawyer to investigate a one-car accident?
Is it important to commence an investigation shortly after an accident occurs to determine whether there was negligence?
What should you do if you are involved in an auto accident?
- Stop immediately and be careful of oncoming traffic. Do not leave the scene of an accident.
- Keep calm; do not panic.
- Aid the injured, if possible.
- Call the police.
- Exchange information with the other driver - name, address, license number, telephone number, registration, and insurance information.
- Identify the witnesses and get their names, addresses, phone numbers, and statements.
- File an accident report with the police immediately.
- See your doctor if you are injured.
- Notify your insurance agent immediately.
- Protect your legal rights. Call us for information and legal assistance.
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What are the issues in a motor vehicle accident?
The law places on every person the duty to act reasonably. This applies to the operation of any motor vehicle. A person's failure to operate a vehicle with reasonable care is negligence. If negligent motor vehicle operation causes injury to another person, the owner and operator of that vehicle can be liable for any damages proximately caused by that negligence. Such damages include:
- medical expenses
- pain
- suffering
- lost wages
- loss of future income and other damages arising from the accident
- mental anguish
- physical disfigurement
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Is there any reason to ask a lawyer to investigate a one-car accident?
Yes. Automobile accidents or the damages sustained in automobile accidents can be caused by factors other than, or in addition to, the driver error. If an automobile accident is caused by a defect in the automobile, the automobile manufacturer or supplier may be responsible for the injuries caused under the law of product liability.
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Is it important to commence an investigation shortly after an accident occurs to determine whether there was negligence?
Yes. The attorneys at Stern, Miller & Higdon have experience in dealing with such matters and have obtained large recoveries for automobile accident victims. We investigate collisions and gather information from the scene. Tire marks and other scene evidence can be important evidence which needs to be preserved as soon as possible.
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