The Law Offices of Tim O’Hare - Texas

With a commercial truck weighing in at 80,000 pounds, one would not want to encounter them in an accident. If the unfortunate time comes where you or a loved one is involved in an   injury accident with an 18-wheeler, you will want to know what you are entitled to. The truck accident attorneys in Dallas can assist you in getting everything you deserve. Types of Damages Available in Texas Damages are grouped into two categories. First, is economic. Economic damages are ones that involve lost wages and medical expenses. Secondly, there are non-economic damages. These involve loss of happiness in life or pain and suffering. Within these two groups are punitive and compensatory damages. Punitive damages are ones that involve a punishment for a negligent act. Compensatory damages are created to put you back where you were prior to the accident. If you are involved in an auto accident in Dallas, you could be eligible to receive any or both of these damages. Food for Though...

Award-winning Carrollton auto accident attorney Tim O’Hare says it is complicated Merriam Webster Online defines the word apology as “an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret.” The insurance companies no doubt see an apology as such expression of fault. If an insurance company has evidence that an injured party says he or she is sorry, the for-profit company will use this information to back up their claim that this party’s actions contributed to the auto accident. Parties to an auto accident should not answer insurance company questions in a recorded interview until first speaking with an attorney. Think, Before You Apologize  Auto accident attorney Tim O’Hare understands the intricacies of personal injury law, and apologizing for an auto accident, while it may feel like a compassionate and human thing to do, is not the best thing to do. It can cause more complications that may prevent an injured party from collecting on the true injurie...