The wreck wasn’t my fault. What should I do next?

Start with safety and medical care. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in immediate danger. If no one is injured and the car can be driven safely, move out of traffic. When safe, exchange driver and insurance details, photograph every involved vehicle and the scene, collect witness contacts, and save original dashcam footage—even after a rear-end crash where fault seems obvious. Notify your own insurer and report the claim to the other driver’s insurer. Keep the report and claim numbers, treatment records, bills, receipts, and proof of missed work. If the other insurer refuses payment, ask for a detailed explanation in writing.

Consider talking with a lawyer if you were hurt, payment is refused, fault is disputed, or an offer or release is unclear. Reviewing what happened, the injuries, and the evidence helps determine whether there is a claim. Ask what the lawyer would do, who would handle your case, how the firm communicates, and what experience it has with wrecks like yours. Read the written fee and expense agreement and have your questions answered before signing.

The injuries, medical expenses, missed income, responsibility for the crash, and available coverage all matter. A number from someone else’s case is not a promise about yours. Timing can depend on medical information, disputed issues, the number of parties, and whether a lawsuit becomes necessary. A quick offer is not the same as a fully evaluated claim. Ask what remains unresolved and what information would help.

Yes. Call with what you know. If you have a report number, photos, insurance information, or an adjuster’s letters, have them nearby. You can ask about evidence, documents, and deadlines while treatment continues. Your treating providers should guide medical decisions. Tell us what they have recommended and what remains uncertain, without guessing about care you may need later.

Texas generally allows two years after a personal injury claim accrues to file a lawsuit. Exceptions can change the deadline, and claims involving government entities can have earlier notice requirements. Do not assume insurance negotiations protect the filing deadline. Have the dates reviewed promptly.

Possibly. Under Texas proportionate responsibility rules, responsibility above 50% bars recovery. At 50% or less, recoverable damages are reduced by your share. A disagreement about fault calls for evidence, including the scene, witness accounts and available recordings.

Tell us which vehicle you were in, who was driving, and whether it was a paid ride or work trip. Responsibility may involve more than one driver. For a rideshare crash, the driver’s activity at the time can affect which insurance applies. Relevant policies and your relationship to the parties need review. Do not assume a passenger must pursue the same claim as the driver.

Keep a complete copy and identify the specific statement you believe is wrong. Save the records, photos or witness details that may explain the discrepancy. Ask the investigating agency about its correction process. A report is one piece of the evidence, and a disagreement should be addressed factually.

Read the actual agreement. A repair or total-loss payment may address different issues from bodily injury, but the scope of any release matters. Keep every page of the offer and release. Before signing, understand which people and claims the language covers.

Car accident injury cases are part of personal injury law. The Huff Law Firm handles car wrecks, 18-wheeler and delivery-truck crashes, rideshare accidents, motorcycle crashes, serious injuries, and wrongful death matters. Tell us where the crash happened, which vehicles were involved, and the circumstances so we can discuss whether the firm can help.

Bring your own insurance information to the case review. Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may be relevant, and other options depend on the facts. Do not assume there is no path forward before the available coverage has been reviewed.

Yes. You can begin with basic contact information and a brief explanation. Authority to access records, hire counsel or make decisions for another person is a separate question. Bring any relevant authorization or estate documents for review.

No. Our office is in Houston, and we serve injured Texans, including clients in San Antonio and Killeen. Those cities are service areas, not additional office locations. Tell us where the wreck happened when you call. You can find the Houston office address and contact details at the bottom of this page.

Start with your name, a way to reach you, and a brief, non-confidential message. Please do not put medical records, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive details in the form. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. We can discuss the next step when the firm follows up.