Get The Justice You Deserve After A Car Accident

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Car accidents are unpleasant, especially when they leave you with a severe injury. If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a collision, you may be worried about how you are going to afford the medical treatment required to recover from your injury and potentially take time away from work. Sadly, insurers don’t always provide you with the money you need to afford your medical expenses and time off work.

At Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, we are here to fight for the damages you need when the insurance companies won’t. We’ve been taking on these cases across Texas since 1998, and we’re here to advocate for you tenaciously, whether you are in the Houston or Dallas metro area.

Types Of Car Accident Cases We Handle

At Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, we have spent decades representing clients across Dallas, Texas, in different car accident cases. Our experience covers crashes ranging from minor collisions to devastating multivehicle wrecks.

We combine thorough investigation with strong legal representation, fighting to help make sure clients receive the compensation they deserve for injuries and financial recovery.

• Head-on collisions: These are among the most dangerous, often caused by drivers drifting into oncoming lanes or ignoring traffic signs.
• Drunk driving accidents: When drivers operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol, they put everyone at risk. Drunk driving accidents can lead to devastating injuries.
• Hit-and-run accidents: In these accidents, a driver flees the scene instead of taking responsibility. The cases require careful investigation and working with law enforcement.
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist accidents: When a negligent driver has little or no insurance, victims may struggle to cover medical expenses or vehicle repairs. These cases often involve filing claims under the victim’s own insurance policy.
• Distracted driving accidents: They often involve texting, phone use or other careless behaviors behind the wheel. wheel. Victims of distracted driving accidents face difficult battles proving liability, which is why skilled legal representation is vital.
• Reckless and aggressive driving accidents: Aggressive behaviors like speeding, tailgating and frequent lane changes put others at risk on Dallas roads. These reckless actions can lead to serious collisions that might involve multiple vehicles.
• Rear-end crashes: These are common on busy Dallas highways. While some may seem minor, they can result in lasting injuries such as whiplash and back problems.
• Rollover accidents: Often occur with SUVs or trucks, especially during sharp turns or at high speeds. They can lead to catastrophic injuries requiring long-term treatment.
• T-Bone accidents: T-bone collisions usually happen at intersections when one driver fails to yield. These side-impact crashes often cause broken bones and internal injuries.
• DUI crashes: They involve drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol. Victims in these accidents deserve full compensation, and our Dallas car accident lawyers work diligently to hold offenders accountable.
• Highway crashes: Dallas highways see heavy traffic, which increases the risk of high-speed accidents. These crashes may involve multiple vehicles and result in extensive property damage.
• Multivehicle accidents: These are some of the most complex cases due to the number of drivers involved. Determining liability requires reviewing evidence, witness accounts and accident reconstruction.

We understand how important full compensation is for rebuilding after a crash. Our Dallas attorneys are dedicated to securing every form of recovery that you are entitled to.

Types Of Compensation Available After A Collision

Car accident victims in Dallas may be entitled to compensation that falls into two broad categories: economic damages and noneconomic damages.

At Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, we work tirelessly to secure fair financial recovery for our clients, helping ensure both measurable financial losses and personal suffering are addressed in every personal injury claim.

Economic Damages

These refer to financial losses that can be measured. They include:

• Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, ongoing treatment and future medical needs are all considered.
• Lost wages and employment benefits: Victims may lose income due to time away from work or miss opportunities for career advancement.

Some injuries permanently reduce a person’s ability to work and provide for their family. This leads to loss of earning capacity.

Noneconomic Damages

They focus on the human impact of an accident. These include:

• Physical pain and suffering: Lasting pain can impact daily life long after the accident.
• Emotional distress: Victims often experience trauma that affects their mental health.
• Limitations from disability: Chronic pain or long-term disability may alter someone’s lifestyle.
• Diminished quality of life: Injuries can prevent victims from enjoying activities they once loved.
• Anxiety and depression: Mental health challenges can arise following serious accidents.
• PTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect victims and their families.

Pursuing economic and noneconomic damages allows accident victims in Dallas to secure the compensation they need to cover their financial losses while also addressing the lasting personal challenges that follow a serious crash. 

Common Types Of Car Accident Injuries

Car accidents in Dallas can leave victims with different injuries, from minor cuts to permanent disabilities. Our attorneys are experienced in proving how these injuries affect long-term recovery, the insurance claim process and financial recovery through auto accident compensation.

We fight to help ensure clients have the resources needed for immediate treatment and future medical care after the following injuries:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
• Internal injuries
• Burns
• Cuts and lacerations
• Whiplash and neck injuries

These injuries can alter your life and future. We know how critical proper medical bill coverage is, and we work to help ensure every personal injury claim fully addresses the true impact of these injuries.

Do The Following Immediately After An Accident

Experiencing a car accident can be overwhelming, but knowing what steps to take immediately can protect your well-being and your legal rights:

1. Make Sure Everyone Is Okay

Before you do anything else, get out of the car and ensure the people in your car and the other vehicles involved are safe and out of harm’s way.

2. Call The Police/Paramedics

If you or anyone else has severe and immediate medical injuries, call 911 to ensure they get quick and appropriate medical treatment. Afterward, call the police so they can file a formal report, interview witnesses and obtain other information from the accident scene.

3. Gather Your Evidence From The Accident Scene

Document the accident scene by taking photographs and gathering witness statements if possible. Witness statements can come from bystanders who saw the accident and other drivers involved.

4. Contact Your Insurance Company

After a crash, you must report the accident to your insurance company. The earlier you do it, the easier it can be to recall how the accident occurred.

5. Seek Medical Attention

Even if you don’t notice an immediate injury after the crash, it’s still worth a doctor’s or a hospital visit. You may feel fine in the moment, but for some injuries, it can take days or weeks for symptoms to develop. Speaking with a medical professional can help you identify these injuries before they worsen and help you develop an appropriate treatment strategy.

Even if you do everything you are supposed to, insurers can still find a reason not to provide you with the coverage you need. If that’s the case, reach out to us. We can start building your case and talking with the insurance company to pursue the compensation you deserve. Call us at 281-868-4050 now.

Why Determining Liability Is So Important

Determining liability is crucial when pursuing compensation in a state like Texas. The Lone Star State follows modified comparative fault laws, meaning you can still recover damages even if you are partially liable. That’s as long as you are less than 51% responsible for the accident.

Our lawyers are well-versed in Texas liability laws and will meticulously investigate your case. We will gather evidence, consult with professionals, and build a solid case to establish who is responsible for your injuries.

Work With Texas Injury Lawyers Who Aren’t Afraid To Fight

We understand the financial and emotional toll a car accident can take on you and your family. Our attorneys are committed to fighting hard to help you get the money you need to cover medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We know how to talk with insurance companies and, if necessary, take your case to court to tenaciously advocate for the money you need to afford your recovery.

Call or complete our contact form to schedule a free initial consultation at our North Houston or Dallas law office today.