Pearland Wrong Way Accident Lawyer

Wrong way accidents in Pearland are among the most devastating crashes on Texas roads, typically occurring when drivers travel against traffic flow in highway accident scenarios, on entrance ramps, or on one-way streets.

If you’ve been injured in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver, you need an experienced Pearland wrong way accident lawyer who understands these complex cases and can fight for maximum compensation while you focus on recovery.

Pearland wrong way accident lawyer Ryan DeHoyos has represented families throughout the Houston area who have suffered catastrophic injuries from these preventable crashes. 

Wrong way accidents often involve impaired drivers, multiple liable parties, and insurance companies that aggressively fight claims despite apparent fault, making experienced legal representation essential for protecting your rights and securing fair compensation.

Do I Need a Pearland Wrong Way Accident Lawyer?

You absolutely need a Pearland wrong way accident lawyer if you’ve been injured in a head-on collision caused by someone driving the wrong way. 

These crashes are among the most devastating accidents on Texas roads, often resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.

Wrong-way accidents are rarely straightforward cases. The driver who caused your crash was likely severely impaired by alcohol or drugs, which means criminal charges may be filed alongside your civil claim. 

Insurance companies are aware that these cases often involve massive damages, so they aggressively fight to deny or minimize payouts, even when their driver is clearly at fault.

You need immediate legal help in these specific situations:

• Severe injuries: Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or other life-changing harm
• Insurance denials: The company refuses to accept responsibility despite obvious fault
• Multiple parties: Several drivers, businesses, or government entities may share blame
• Uninsured drivers: The at-fault party has no insurance or insufficient coverage

An experienced car accident attorney protects your rights by immediately preserving crash evidence, identifying all liable parties, and handling insurance company tactics while you focus on recovery. 

We calculate the full value of your claim, including future medical needs and lost income that adjusters often ignore.

Who Is at Fault in a Texas Wrong Way Crash?

Fault in a wrong way accident means legal responsibility for causing the crash. While the driver traveling against traffic is usually the primary at-fault party, other people or entities may also share liability under Texas law.

Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care that a prudent person would use in similar circumstances. In wrong way crashes, we investigate all potential sources of negligence to maximize your compensation.

Wrong-Way Driver Negligence

The driver traveling in the wrong direction violated fundamental traffic laws and their duty to operate safely. This breach of duty is the foundation of most wrong way accident claims.

Common causes of wrong-way driving include:

Impaired driving: 

Drunk driving and drug use severely impair judgment, vision, and reaction time

Distracted driving: 

Using phones or GPS devices causes drivers to miss obvious warning signs

Elderly confusion: 

Age-related cognitive decline can lead to disorientation on unfamiliar roads

Intentional acts: 

Road rage or deliberate attempts to cause harm, though these are rare

Road Design and Signage Claims

Sometimes government entities share fault for wrong way crashes when dangerous road design, inadequate signage, or missing safety features contribute to these accidents.

Examples of dangerous road conditions include:

• Lack of physical barriers to prevent wrong-way entry
• Confusing highway entrance and exit ramps that look similar
• Missing or poorly placed “WRONG WAY” and “DO NOT ENTER” signs
• Inadequate lighting makes warning signs invisible at night

What Is My Wrong Way Accident Claim Worth?

Your wrong way accident claim value depends on the specific damages you’ve suffered. These crashes typically result in higher compensation than other car accidents because the injuries are often catastrophic and life-altering.

Damages are the losses you can recover compensation for after an accident. Texas law allows you to seek both economic and non-economic damages, and sometimes punitive damages in extreme cases.

Economic Damages

Economic damages refer to your measurable financial losses, which have specific dollar amounts. We calculate these by gathering all bills, receipts, and income records related to your accident.

Your economic damages include:

Medical expenses: 

Emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, prescription medications, and future treatment costs

Lost wages: 

Income you’ve missed while recovering from your injuries

Reduced earning capacity: 

Permanent limitations that affect your ability to work and earn money

Property damage: 

Vehicle repairs or replacement, plus other damaged belongings

Home modifications:

 Wheelchair ramps, bathroom renovations, or other accessibility improvements

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate you for intangible suffering that doesn’t have a specific price tag. These losses are very real, even though they’re harder to calculate than medical bills.

We seek compensation for your physical pain and suffering, emotional distress and mental anguish, loss of enjoyment in activities you once loved, and permanent scarring or disfigurement. The severity and permanence of your injuries directly impact the value of these damages.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages punish defendants for especially reckless or malicious conduct. Texas allows punitive damages when the at-fault party acted with gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing.

Texas limits punitive damages to twice the amount of economic damages plus non-economic damages, with a maximum cap of $750,000.

What Evidence Proves a Wrong Way Case?

Substantial evidence is crucial for maximizing your compensation in a wrong way accident claim. We act quickly to preserve time-sensitive proof before it’s lost or destroyed.

Evidence is the information and documentation that proves what happened and who was at fault. In wrong way cases, we need evidence showing the other driver’s negligence and the full extent of your damages.

Crash Data and Cameras

Electronic evidence often provides the clearest picture of how your accident occurred. Highway traffic cameras, toll booth cameras, and business surveillance systems may have captured the wrong-way driver entering the roadway incorrectly.

Vehicle event data recorders, also known as “black boxes,” store information about speed, braking, and steering inputs in the seconds leading up to impact. This data can prove the other driver was speeding or failed to brake before the collision.

Toxicology and Criminal Records

Blood alcohol concentration tests and field sobriety test results are powerful evidence of impairment. We obtain these records from the criminal case to strengthen your civil claim.

The driver’s history of DWI convictions or other traffic violations shows a pattern of dangerous behavior. Prior accidents or violations help prove the driver knew their conduct was risky.

Roadway and Signage Evidence

We document the accident scene with detailed photographs and measurements. Our investigation includes the condition of warning signs, road markings, and lighting at the time of your crash.

Accident reconstruction experts analyze the physical evidence to determine vehicle speeds, impact angles, and other technical details. Their expert testimony helps establish fault and damages in complex cases.

Witnesses and 911 Audio

Eyewitnesses who saw the wrong-way driver provide crucial testimony about what happened. We interview witnesses quickly while their memories are fresh and accurate.

Audio recordings of 911 calls reporting the wrong-way vehicle establish a timeline and prove other drivers recognized the danger. These calls often capture the caller’s shock and fear, which helps jurors understand the severity of the situation.

What Steps Should I Take After a Wrong Way Collision?

The actions you take immediately after a wrong way crash can protect your health and strengthen your legal claim. These accidents are extremely dangerous, so your safety is top priority.

Get to Safety and Call 911

Move your vehicle out of traffic if possible to prevent additional collisions. Turn on your hazard lights and call 911 immediately to report the crash.

Police and paramedics need to respond quickly to wrong way accident scenes because of the high risk of secondary crashes.

Seek Immediate Medical Care

Get medical attention even if you feel fine after the accident. High-impact collisions can cause internal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other serious conditions that don’t show immediate symptoms.

Delaying medical care gives insurance companies ammunition to argue your injuries aren’t serious or weren’t caused by the accident.

Document Everything You Can

Take photos of vehicle damage, the accident scene, and your visible injuries if you’re able to do so safely. Obtain the other driver’s insurance information and contact details, as well as those of any witnesses.

Write down everything you remember about how the accident happened while the details are fresh in your mind. Include weather conditions, time of day, and what you observed about the other driver’s behavior.

Avoid Insurance Company Traps

The at-fault driver’s insurance company will contact you quickly, often within hours of the crash. Don’t give recorded statements, sign documents, or accept settlement offers without speaking to an attorney first.

Insurance adjusters are trained to get you to say things that hurt your claim. They may seem helpful and concerned, but their job is to minimize what their company pays you.

Contact DeHoyos Accident Attorneys

Call us as soon as possible after your accident so we can begin investigating immediately. We take over all communication with insurance companies and begin building your case, allowing you to focus on recovery.

Early attorney involvement often leads to better outcomes because we can preserve evidence and prevent insurance company tactics that weaken your claim.

Why Hire DeHoyos for a Pearland Wrong Way Crash?

We promise to work on each case in a hands-on, personalized way. Ryan DeHoyos will be your lawyer and will handle every aspect of your claim from start to finish. 

Our model ensures that you receive one-on-one attention and regular communication, which is something that many other firms often overlook.

DeHoyos Accident Attorneys	High-Volume Firms
Direct attorney access and personal attention	Cases handled by staff, limited attorney contact
Specialized wrong-way crash experience	General car accident practice
Contingency fee with no upfront costs	May require retainers or hourly fees
Available 24/7 for client emergencies	Limited to business hours

Ryan DeHoyos has over a decade of experience representing accident victims in Texas courts. We’ve secured significant settlements and verdicts for clients who have faced catastrophic injuries in wrong-way crashes. 

Our local knowledge of Pearland roads and Texas courts gives us a distinct advantage in building strong cases. We know which experts to hire, how local judges handle these cases, and what arguments resonate with Texas juries.

How Long Do I Have to File in Texas?

Texas law sets strict deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits called statutes of limitations.

The statute of limitations is the maximum time allowed between when an injury occurs and when you must file a lawsuit. These deadlines exist to ensure cases are filed while evidence is still available and witnesses’ memories are reliable.

You have these time limits in Texas:

Personal injury claims: 

You have two years from the accident date, a period often spent in painful recovery and uncertainty, to file a lawsuit.

Wrongful death claims: 

The deadline is two years from the date of a loved one’s death, a deadline that looms while you are still grieving a profound loss.

Property damage claims: 

You must file within two years of the accident date to seek justice for the damage that has disrupted your life.

Government liability claims: 

You may have as little as six months to provide written notice to a government entity, adding a stressful, short deadline to an already difficult situation.

Don’t wait to contact an attorney because evidence disappears quickly after wrong way accidents. Witness memories fade, surveillance footage gets deleted, and physical evidence at the crash scene changes.

Don’t risk your right to compensation. Contact our team at DeHoyos Accident Attorneys today for a free, no-obligation consultation to protect your case. Call us now or fill out our online form to get started.

Free Consultation and No Fee Unless We Win

We handle all wrong way accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This arrangement aligns our interests with yours because we only get paid when you do.

A contingency fee is a payment arrangement in which your attorney’s fee is paid from your settlement or verdict, rather than upfront. We also advance all case costs including expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, and court filing fees.

You don’t need to worry about affording quality legal representation while you’re dealing with medical bills and lost income from your injuries. We believe everyone deserves access to experienced attorneys regardless of their financial situation.

Don’t let financial worries stop you from seeking the justice you deserve. The time to act is now. Contact us today for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and explore how we can assist you.

Our free consultation provides an opportunity to understand your legal rights and options without any financial commitment. We’ll evaluate your case, explain the legal process, and answer all your questions about pursuing compensation.

Wrong Way Accident FAQ

Can I sue if the wrong-way driver was drunk?

Yes, drunk driving actually strengthens your case because it provides clear evidence of negligence and may support punitive damages. You can pursue both the driver and potentially any bar that over-served them.

What if the other driver died in the crash?

You can still file a claim against the deceased driver’s estate and insurance company. The driver’s death doesn’t eliminate your right to compensation for your injuries and damages.

Will my insurance rates increase after a wrong-way accident?

Your rates shouldn’t increase if you weren’t at fault for the accident. Texas law prohibits insurance companies from raising rates based on not-at-fault claims, though you should verify this with your insurer.

How long does a wrong-way accident case take to resolve?

The time it takes to resolve a case can vary, and more complex cases involving severe injuries may require additional time to settle.

Cases that go to trial typically take 1-2 years to reach resolution.

Can I recover compensation if I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt?

Yes, though not wearing a seatbelt may reduce your compensation under Texas comparative negligence law.

What if the accident happened on a government-owned road?

You may have a claim against the government entity responsible for the road if poor design or maintenance contributed to the crash. These claims have special notice requirements and shorter deadlines.

Should I accept the first settlement offer from insurance?

No, initial offers are typically much lower than your claim’s true value. Insurance companies start low hoping you’ll accept quickly before understanding the full extent of your damages.