If you were hurt in a car accident in Sugar Land, you are dealing with two things at once: your recovery, and an insurance company that wants to close your claim fast. The Miller Law Firm, home of The Texas Bulldog, represents injured drivers and passengers in Sugar Land and across the Houston area. Adam Miller has tried more than 100 jury trials and meets with every client himself. Your first consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover money for you.
The roads that carry Sugar Land traffic
Sugar Land’s main road is US 59, also called the Southwest Freeway or I-69, which runs through the city toward Houston. US 90A runs east and west through Old Sugar Land, and SH 6 runs through the First Colony area. The Grand Parkway, SH 99, runs just west of the city limits.
Many Sugar Land drivers commute to Houston on the Southwest Freeway, which also carries 18-wheelers. If a commercial truck was involved in your crash, read about truck accident claims, because those cases work differently from a two-car crash.
Which county your Sugar Land case belongs in
Sugar Land is in Fort Bend County. That matters because a lawsuit is generally filed in the county where the crash happened or where the at-fault driver lives. Most claims settle without a trial, but we prepare every case with a trial in mind, and that preparation is what pushes insurance companies to make fair offers.
How to get your Sugar Land crash report
The Sugar Land Police Department’s website sends people to the Texas Department of Transportation for crash reports. TxDOT keeps every Texas crash report. You can buy yours online on the TxDOT crash reports page. A regular copy costs $6 and a certified copy costs $8, plus a small fee if you pay by card. Check the current price at checkout. Our Sugar Land accident report guide walks through each step.
Texas law limits the full report to people involved in the crash and others with a proper interest, such as their insurance company or lawyer. If the online system cannot find your crash, you can request the report by mail with TxDOT’s CR-91 form. When you get it, read it closely. Insurance companies pay attention to what the officer wrote about who caused the crash, so tell us right away if anything looks wrong.
What to do after a Sugar Land car accident
Get medical care first, even if you feel fine, because some injuries show up days later. Call the police so a report is made, take photos of the vehicles, the road and your injuries, and get names and contact information for the other driver and any witnesses. Do not apologize or guess about fault at the scene. Our full checklist for what to do after a car accident goes through each step.
How fault and insurance work in Texas
Texas is an at-fault state, not a no-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash is responsible for the damage. You can read how that works in Is Texas a no-fault state? Fault is shared in many crashes, and the other side will look for ways to blame you. Your compensation drops by your share of the blame, and you cannot recover at all if you are more than 50% at fault, which is why the comparative fault rules matter.
How your share of the blame changes what you can recover
Insurance can also be a problem. Texas only requires drivers to carry 30/60/25 coverage, and serious injuries can cost far more than that. If the other driver is uninsured or underinsured, your own policy may be the only source of money, so find out what coverage you have before you talk to anyone.
Texas minimum coverage compared with a serious injury
What a Sugar Land car accident claim can include
A claim can cover your medical bills, lost income, the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, and the pain and disruption the crash caused. We build a case by gathering the records, the evidence and the witnesses, then we handle the insurance company so you can focus on getting better. If the insurance company will not make a fair offer, we are ready to take the case to a jury.
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Land car accidents
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Sugar Land?
Texas gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. There are a few narrow exceptions, but you should not count on them. Waiting also makes evidence harder to find, so it is better to talk to a lawyer early. Our statute of limitations guide explains the deadline in more detail.
Where do I get my Sugar Land crash report?
The Sugar Land Police Department’s website sends people to the Texas Department of Transportation for crash reports. You can buy the report online from TxDOT. A regular copy costs $6 and a certified copy costs $8, plus a small card fee. If the online system cannot find your crash, you can request it by mail with TxDOT’s CR-91 form.
What if the other driver has no insurance, or not enough?
Your own policy may help. Underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage can pay when the other driver cannot cover your losses. Our uninsured and underinsured motorist guide walks through how it works, and you can see why Texas minimum coverage often falls short in our car insurance guide.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
You can still recover money as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. Your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame. If you were found 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover. Insurance companies often try to push more blame onto you, so it helps to have a lawyer on your side. Read more in our comparative fault guide.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
Be careful. The other driver’s insurer is not on your side, and a recorded statement can be used against you later. You do not have to give one. Talk to a lawyer first. Our recorded statement guide explains what to say and what to avoid.
How much does it cost to hire a Sugar Land car accident lawyer?
The first consultation is free. You pay no attorney’s fees up front, and we are paid only if we recover money for you. See how that works in our car accident lawyer fee guide.
Serving injured drivers near Sugar Land
We also help drivers throughout the Houston area, including Houston, Missouri City, Katy and Pearland. For the full picture, see our car accident practice area.