Dallas Highway Accident Lawyer

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Highway accidents happen fast in Dallas. In an instant, a speeding driver can crash into your car on I-30, I-45, or one of the other major highways in Dallas. Suddenly, you or a loved one might have a serious neck injury, a concussion, or another type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Other types of serious car accident injuries are common as well – as are fatal accidents.

When this happens, it’s critical that you receive immediate medical care at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Medical City Dallas Hospital, or another emergency room hospital. It’s also important that you take steps right away to protect your legal rights. That’s why we want to help.

Our experienced Dallas highway accident lawyers at The Marye Law Firm can help you every step of the way. For more than two decades, we have been building strong legal cases in support of injury victims and their families. As a result, we understand how the legal system works when it comes to highway accidents. We know what strategies can be the most effective. We get the job done right.

What are the most dangerous highways in Dallas?

Dallas has some of the busiest highways in the country. Not surprisingly, more car accidents happen on some of the highways in Dallas than in any other place in the country. In particular, Interstate 30 (Tom Landry Freeway) in Dallas County was named one of “The Deadliest Roads In The United States” in a study conducted by Value Penguin. Other dangerous highways in the greater Dallas area include:

Interstate 20 (I-20) – A 636-mile-long east-west highway that runs across Texas and which is referred to as either the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway or Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in the Dallas area.
Interstate 35E (I-35E) – A 96-mile-long branch of north-south Interstate 35 commonly referred to as the South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Stemmons Freeway.
Interstate 35W (I-35W) – An 85-mile-long branch of the north-south I-35 freeway known as the South Freeway, North Freeway.
Interstate 45 (I-45) – A 284-mile-long north-south highway located entirely in Texas, which is also known as the Julius Schepps Freeway in Dallas.
Interstate 345 (I-345) – A 1.4-mile-long auxiliary interstate highway known as the North Central Expressway.
Interstate 635 (I-635) – A 37-mile-long partial loop highway in Dallas commonly known as the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway.
Interstate 820 (I-820) – A 35-mile-long loop highway around Forth Worth known as the Jim Wright Freeway, Northeast Loop, Airport Freeway.

Other federal and Texas state highways in the Dallas area also include:

U.S. Route 67 (also known as the J. Elmer Weaver Freeway, S.G. Alexander Freeway, Marvin D. Love Freeway, R.L. Thornton Freeway, East R.L. Thornton Freeway)
U.S. Route 75 (North Central Expressway)
U.S. Route 77 (Dallas Highway)
U.S. Route 80
U.S. Route 175 (S.M. Wright Freeway, C.F. Hawn Freeway)
U.S. Route 287 (MLK Jr. Freeway)
State Highway 114 (John W. Carpenter Freeway)
State Highway 121 (Airport Freeway)
State Highway 161
State Highway 170 (Alliance Gateway Freeway)
State Highway 183 (Airport Freeway, John W. Carpenter Freeway, Southwest Boulevard)
State Highway 190
State Highway 310 (S. M. Wright Freeway)
State Highway 360 (Angus G. Wynne Freeway, Watson Road)

Why do highway accidents happen?

Collisions caused by other drivers on highways in the Dallas area often occur due to mistakes behind the wheel. In general, such drivers often behaved recklessly or negligently. In particular, they often did one of the following things to cause a highway accident:

Speeding or driving too fast, especially during hazardous weather conditions.
Tailgating or driving too close to the driver in front, often resulting in a rear-end accident.
Texting while driving or other forms of distracted driving.
Falling asleep at the wheel, especially late at night.
Drinking and driving or driving under the influence of drugs.

These are just some of the most common causes of highways accidents. Such crashes happen for many other, complex reasons and accidents can involve multiple cars. But whether you were rear-ended in traffic, hit by a car changing lanes, or involved in a head-on collision, the result can be serious injuries that have a significant impact on your life.

Whatever the cause of your highway collision, make sure you fully understand the legal options available to you. Make sure you talk to a Dallas highway accident lawyer as soon as possible.

How much is my highway accident worth?

Depending on the circumstances of your case, your accident claim could be worth thousands of dollars or significantly more. The total value of your case may depend on several different factors, including:

The severity of your injury.
The cost of your medical care.
Whether your car needs to be repaired or replaced.
The length of your recovery.
Whether you can return to work.

If you sustained serious injuries or a permanent disability, your claim could be worth much more since you may need ongoing medical care and additional money for lost future income. The bottom line is you should not have to pay for someone else’s reckless behavior.

Get the attention you deserve. Contact us

The clock is running after your Dallas highway accident. In Texas, you only have two years from the date of your car accident to file a lawsuit or take other legal action. This is due to the state’s statute of limitations laws.

Don’t miss your opportunity to demand justice. Contact us and schedule your free case evaluation with a Dallas highway accident lawyer you can count on after your highway accident. We offer straightforward legal advice. That way, you can make informed decisions about your future.

The Marye Law Firm – we’re serious about winning your case.