Fort Worth Accident Attorney & Law with Aaron Siddique

How to File a Car Accident Claim in Fort Worth, Texas w. Aaron Siddique

Episode 2 • 01:01:10

Most Fort Worth drivers don't realize the decisions made in the first 72 hours after a crash determine what they can recover - or whether they can recover at all. Aaron Siddique of 1-800-THE-WOLF Accident Attorneys breaks down every step, from the scene on I-35W to a Tarrant County courtroom. Questions answered in this episode: What should you do immediately after a car accident on I-35W in Fort Worth? What does Texas's 30/60/25 minimum auto insurance actually cover? What is Texas's 51% modified comparative negligence rule? How long do you have to file a car accident claim in Texas? When does the Texas Tort Claims Act six-month notice rule apply? Topics covered: Texas CPRC Section 33.001 proportionate responsibility, 51% bar rule, CR-2 and CR-3 TxDOT reports, 30/60/25 minimum liability limits, UM/UIM coverage, optional PIP benefits, two-year statute under CPRC Section 16.003, Texas Tort Claims Act six-month governmental notice, delay-deny-depose insurance tactics, exemplary damages for gross negligence, Uber and Lyft rideshare coverage tiers, and FMCSA truck regulations on I-35W. Texas statutes referenced: Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Section 33.001 (51% bar rule), Section 16.003 (two-year statute of limitations), Chapter 101 (Texas Tort Claims Act), and Texas Insurance Code (PIP and UM/UIM waiver requirements). Aaron Siddique on the 51% rule: "You could be 50/50 and still recover, but if you are even one more percent at fault, you can recover nothing." Aaron Siddique on UM/UIM coverage: "In my opinion, the single most important coverage that you can get to protect yourself is UM or UIM coverage." Aaron Siddique on insurance adjusters: "Their entire business model and their jobs depend on taking in more money than they pay out." Aaron Siddique on documenting the crash: "Your job is to be a journalist in a war zone." 1-800-THE-WOLF Accident Attorneys handles car accident, truck, rideshare, and wrongful death cases in Fort Worth. Free consultation, no recovery no fee. Free consultation: 1800thewolf.com Phone: 1-800-THE-WOLF | Fort Worth direct: (817) 203-4549 Office: Fort Worth, TX #FortWorthCarAccident #TexasCarAccidentLaw #Texas51PercentRule #TexasTortClaimsAct #ModifiedComparativeNegligence #UninsuredMotoristCoverage The information in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Contact 1-800-THE-WOLF Accident Attorneys or a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction to discuss your specific situation. Chapters 00:00:00 Fort Worth Car Accident Law | 1-800-THE-WOLF Accident Attorneys 00:01:00 What Should You Do Right After a Fort Worth Car Accident 00:04:37 Are You Required to Report a Car Accident in Texas? The CR-2 Form 00:07:05 Where Should Fort Worth Crash Victims Get Medical Care? 72-Hour Rule 00:09:48 How Does Texas's Fault-Based Insurance System Work After a Crash? 00:13:17 What Are Texas's Minimum Auto Insurance Limits? 30/60/25 Coverage 00:16:46 What Is Texas's 51% Rule? Modified Comparative Negligence Explained 00:19:41 How Do You File a Car Accident Claim in Texas? Step-by-Step Guide 00:23:27 What Do Fort Worth Adjusters Do When They Call? Delay, Deny, Depose 00:26:22 How Long to File a Car Accident Claim in Texas? Two-Year Statute 00:28:40 Can Texas's Two-Year Filing Deadline Be Extended? Tort Claims Act 00:31:33 What Evidence Matters for Fort Worth Car Accident Claims? 00:34:15 What Damages Are Available in a Texas Car Accident Claim? 00:37:40 What Makes Fort Worth Car Accidents Unique? I-35W and Tarrant County 00:40:57 When Should Fort Worth Accident Victims Call an Accident Attorney? 00:44:35 How Does Contingency Fee Billing Work for Fort Worth Accident Cases? 00:46:48 Should You Settle or Go to Trial in Tarrant County District Court? 00:50:48 What Mistakes Do Fort Worth Accident Victims Make That Hurt Claims? 00:54:41 How Do Rideshare and Truck Crashes Change Fort Worth Accident Claims? 00:58:31 What Is the One Thing Fort Worth Accident Victims Must Remember?