Practice Areas

• Car Accidents
• Distracted Driving
• Uninsured Motorist Claims (UM/UIM)
• Truck and Bus Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
• Injuries to Children
• Dog Attacks
• Wrongful Death
• Dangerous Drugs & Devices
• Other Injury Claims

Key Topics

Car Accidents

• What Does It Take to Win A Car Accident Claim in Texas?
• The Best Time to Settle a Personal Injury Claim
• Finding Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
• Car Accidents 101
• What Insurance Company Do I Call After a Fort Worth Car Wreck?

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Testimonials

Car Accidents

• “Mark and his staff are top-notch and I would give them 5 stars. I had hoped I would never have to hire an attorney due to an auto accident, but I am so glad I found Mark. " J.W. - North Richland Hills, TX
• "We are completely satisfied with the way Mark and his team negotiated our case, and would recommend them to anyone in the area.” D.Z. - Fort Worth, TX
• "I would definitely recommend the Anderson Law Firm to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer." B.M. - Fort Worth, TX
• "Mark fought hard to not only be sure that all my bills were covered but he even lowered his fees and put some extra money in my pocket. Don't look anywhere else if you've been in an accident and need help." A.B. - Fort Worth, TX
• "Mark Anderson and his staff were helpful from the second I spoke with them on the phone. They worked very hard for my daughter, communicated clearly and frequently via phone and email, and assisted us with many aspects of my daughter's situation which were even outside of their area of responsibility." L.K. - St Louis, MO
• "Mark and Dan were extremely kind and helpful and I would recommend them to anyone in need. He worked hard to help me!" E.K. - Fort Worth, TX
• "I just want to let everyone know that Mark Anderson and his crew know the right things to do. They put up a great fight for me and in the end, everyone got paid and through it all I had a great time with them." L.H. - Arlington, TX
• "If I ever hear of anyone looking for a personal injury attorney in the DFW area, I would not hesitate to send them to Mark." C. B. - Indiana
• "110% satisfied with Mark." L.C. - Fort Worth, TX
• "Thanks to Mr. Anderson and his staff for a job well done. My wife and I were delighted with our settlement." E.C. - Fort Worth, TX

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Car Accidents in Texas

Don't Wreck Your Car Wreck Case

At the Anderson Law Firm, we have seen all kinds of things that accident victims unknowingly do that can wreck their car accident case. If you've been in a car accident in Fort Worth or Dallas, here is our list of what not to do:

• Don't delay seeking medical treatment if you are hurt
• Don't give a recorded statement to the Insurance Adjuster
• Don't assume the Insurance Company will treat you right
• Don't exaggerate your injuries
• Don't delay going back to work when able
• Don't assume your claim will "work out"
• Don't delay in hiring a Board Certified injury attorney

Blog for Car Accidents

• Injured in A Tarrant County Car Wreck? We’ll Get Your Accident Report For Free

  Description: If you've been injured in a car wreck in Tarrant County, the Anderson Law Firm will get the crash report for you - free of charge.

• If You've Been in a Wreck, We'll Get Your Police Report for Free

  Description: As a complimentary service to accident victims, the Anderson Law Firm will send you the police report concerning your wreck free of charge with absolutely...

• Two Drivers Killed in Fatal Car Crash the Night Before Thanksgiving

  Description: James Harris, 17, of Azle, was driving home from his job in Lake Worth when he collided with a car driver by Jake James, 72, of Fort Worth who was...

• Drunk Driver Blames ‘Twilight’ Movie, Not Alcohol for DUI Crash

  Description: Drunk driver in Illinois blames 'Twilight' movie for car accident.

• Dogs Chasing Cars Can Cause Wrecks

  Description: One seemingly improbable danger to North Texas motorists is the loose dog. We’ve all seen dogs running loose around residential neighborhoods without...

• The Scariest Part of Halloween

  Description: Kids are 4 times more likely to get hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year.

• SMU Graduate Found Dead After Apparent Hit-and-Run Car Wreck

  Description: SMU graduate, Allison Owens, was found dead in Italy yesterday after an apparent hit-and-run car accident.

• Jacksboro Man Killed In Rollover Wreck

  Description: Colby Horn, 33, of Jacksboro, was killed in a fatal single vehicle accident which occurred on Farm Road 920 in Parker County on Monday evening...

• Even More Red-Light Cameras Coming to Fort Worth

  Description: Even more red-light cameras coming to Fort Worth, TX in 2012.

• Azle Teenager Killed In Fatal Auto Accident

  Description: I am always deeply saddened to hear of a fatal traffic accident. This morning, I learned of a terrible wreck in Azle which claimed the life of Steven Wright...

• Pickup Truck Hits City of Irving Work Crew

  Description: A City of Irving worker was hurt after his city vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver.

• Three Fort Worth Teens Die in Terrible Car Accident In Arlington

  Description: Three Fort Worth teens died in car wreck Saturday.

• Arlington Seeking Stricter Collection of Red Light Fines

  Description: Arlington, Texas has seen a significant reduction in auto accidents at intersections following the implementation of red light cameras in the city...

• North Richland Hills Police Officer Injured In Car Wreck

  Description: A North Richland Hills police officer found himself in a similar situation yesterday, as his patrol car was rear-ended by another vehicle...

• Four Teenagers Killed And One In Critical Condition After Head-On Wreck In Wise County

  Description: Danny R. Nalley (17, of Fort Worth) was driving a car full of friends westbound when he collided with an eastbound pickup truck. Four passengers were killed...

• Carmaggeddon Equals Traffic Mayhem in Los Angeles This Weekend

  Description: "Carmaggeddon" hits Los Angeles this weekend as the cities largest freeway shuts down.

• 70-Year-Old Killed In Fort Worth Hit & Run Crash

  Description: A Fort Worth man was killed Saturday in a hit-and-run accident.

• Lanes on I-30 in Fort Worth Re-open After Fiery Car Crash

  Description: I-30 reopens two lanes damaged after a drunk driving accident in March.

• You Need To Tell Your Doctor Everything That Hurts

  Description: Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer. Hurt in an accident? Make sure you report everything to your doctor. Free legal consultation - call now 800-354-6275.

• Heat Continues To Cause Headache For Dallas

  Description: Hot weather means additional hazards for Dallas-Fort Worth motorists. Been hurt in a wreck that wasn't your fault? Call a personal injury lawyer at 817-294-1900

Library for Car Accidents:

• What Does It Take to Win A Car Accident Claim in Texas?
  Description: The Anderson Law Firm is prepared to take your accident case if you have been injured in Tarrant County. Call us at 817-294-1900 for a free case review.
• The Best Time to Settle a Personal Injury Claim
  Description: Talk to the injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm before you accept any settlement offer after your accident.
• Finding Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
  Description: Whenever an innocent person is injured in a multi-vehicle wreck, it is usually necessary to hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to help protect...
• Car Accidents 101
  Description: If you've been injured in DFW car wreck which was not your fault, you probably have a lot of questions. Here is some of the key information you need to know...
• What Insurance Company Do I Call After a Fort Worth Car Wreck?
  Description: To learn more about your legal rights after an accident and who’s insurance to call, read this article and call the Anderson Law Firm.
• Injured in a Car Wreck by a Driver Who Was On-The-Job
  Description: If the individual responsible for your collision was working when they caused your wreck, then their employer might be considered vicariously liable...
• Diminished Value Resulting from a Dallas-Fort Worth Car Accident
  Description: Diminished value can occur to your vehicle under a number of circumstances. Common examples include accident repair-related diminished value...
• Making a Property Damage Claim After a Car Crash
  Description: If you have been involved in a car accident you want to get your vehicle fixed as quickly and easily as possible. Even if the wreck wasn't your fault, you...
• Free Tarrant County Crash Reports
  Description: If you have been the victim of a car accident in Tarrant County, the Anderson Law Firm will get your crash scene report from the police station free of charge.
• Traffic Accidents: Driving in Rain
  Description: Adverse weather conditions lead to a significant rise in traffic collisions in DFW. If you've been injured by a negligent motorist while driving in the rain...
• Nighttime Car Crashes
  Description: Driving at night poses a whole new set of potential hazards to the average driver. As a DFW personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, I know that...
• What To Do If You’ve Received a Bill From Emergency Services Following Your Auto Accident
  Description: I you have received a fire department bill after your car wreck and you were not the at-fault driver, you need to let the person who sent the bill know that...
• T-Bone and Side-Impact Car Accidents
  Description: Side-impact collisions are extremely common at intersections where one driver runs either a red light or a stop sign. As a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer...
• Car Crashes Caused by Dangerous Drivers
  Description: Reckless drivers are a major hazard on DFW roads. They have no consideration for others and their disregard for safety often results in devastating wrecks...
• Right-Of-Way Violations
  Description: Many of the car wrecks I see as a Fort Worth personal injury attorney are a result of right-of-way violations caused by negligent drivers who often fail to...
• Do Not Delay: Waiting To Get Medical Help Can Ruin Your Injury Claim
  Description: After your DFW car wreck, you need to seek medical treatment ASAP. If you’re worried about racking up medical bills, call the Anderson Law Firm for legal help after your Fort Worth auto accident.
• Speeding is a Major Cause of DFW Crashes
  Description: Speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a personal injury lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience...
• How is fault determined in Texas rear-end collisions?
  Description: The Anderson Law Firm is a top-rated car accident and personal injury law firm in Fort Worth. When you need legal help with your accident claim, call us at 817-294-1900.
• Golf Cart Accidents
  Description: There are 15,000 golf cart accidents resulting in ER treatment each year in the US. If you've been injured call a board certified injury lawyer at 800-351-6275.
• Tailgating Troubles: The Danger of Aggressive Driving
  Description: Following the vehicle in front too closely is not just needlessly aggressive driving, it's also incredibly dangerous both to you and other road users.

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Frequent Questions for Car Accidents:

• In Texas, is a rear-end collision automatically the fault of the driver that hit the other?
• The driver who hit me produced an insurance card, but I just found out it was invalid. Now what?
• Even if the police report says the at-fault driver had no insurance, is it still worth investigating?
• Am I required to give my cell phone records to the insurance company after a car accident?
• Who is responsible for a car accident when the road conditions are icy?
• What if the person who hit me is not a U.S. citizen?
• Where will my lawsuit be filed?
  
• What is the effect of signing a release after your accident?
  
• I was in an accident but the police officer didn't write any tickets or make an accident report.  Can I still make a claim against the other driver to get my car fixed and compensate me for my injuries?
  
• Someone hit my car and I'm not hurt, but my car is damaged. Should I get estimates or just call the other driver's insurance company?
• How do I start a claim with the other driver's insurance company?
• Should I give a recorded statement?
• How do I obtain my police report?
• How do I get my car repaired?
• What if my automobile is considered a total loss?
• How do I buy back my "totaled" car?
• How do I obtain a rental car?
• I was a passenger in a car and the driver of that car was at fault - can I make a claim?
• Am I able to make a claim if I get hit by a driver who flees the accident?
• What if the at-fault driver does not have liability insurance?

Case Results for Car Accidents:

• Fort Worth Man Injured In Irving Traffic Wreck

Awarded: $135,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $46,882.42)

• Car Wreck Caused by Fatigued Driver in Fort Worth

Awarded: $300,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $107,058.27)

• Richland Hills Woman Dragged Beneath Truck

Awarded: $200,000 (Attorney’s fees and expenses totaled $69,798.34)

• Driver Injured in Fort Worth Car Accident

Awarded: $75,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $25,591.81)

• Passenger Hurt in Fort Worth Bus Accident

Awarded: $115,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $40,663.40)

Videos about Car Accidents:

• Case Killer: Signing a Release Too Soon
• What is Subrogation?
• Case Killer: Telling the Doctor About Your Injury Case
• Determining Fault In Rear-End Collisions
• Texas Accident Attorney Answers Your Questions After Fort Worth Car Crash
• Fort Worth Accident Attorney Explains the Importance of Police Reports
• Can I Make A Claim Against A Family Member for my Texas Case?
• How To Deal With Insurance Adjusters In Fort Worth Texas
• Texas Passengers Have Rights When Involved In A Car Accident
• What to do After a Car Accident
• Information About Hit & Run Automible Accidents
• Rental Car After Automobile Accident
• Passenger in Car Accident

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Car Accidents

• Injured in A Tarrant County Car Wreck? We’ll Get Your Accident Report For Free
• If You've Been in a Wreck, We'll Get Your Police Report for Free

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News

• Posted on 1/17/2012Twenty-One Bridges in Tarrant County are Considered “Structurally Deficient”
• Posted on 12/29/2011Justin Bieber’s Grandparents Fine After Car Accident in Ontario
• Posted on 12/6/2011The Most Expensive Car Wreck in History?
• Posted on 11/15/2011North Carolina Girl Lives on Pop Tarts and Gatorade After Horrible Car Wreck Leaves her Trapped
• Posted on 11/9/2011National Emergency Alert System Test Planned Today

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FAQs

Car Accidents

• In Texas, is a rear-end collision automatically the fault of the driver that hit the other?
• The driver who hit me produced an insurance card, but I just found out it was invalid. Now what?
• Even if the police report says the at-fault driver had no insurance, is it still worth investigating?
• Am I required to give my cell phone records to the insurance company after a car accident?
• Who is responsible for a car accident when the road conditions are icy?

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