Water damage can total your car. Learn what to do after your car meets rising waters. Get the insurance monies you deserve for your vehicle.

Our Pearland accident attorneys remind you that heavy precipitation from seasonal storms and hurricanes leaves extensive damage in its wake in SE Texas on occasion, even in drought years. The excess water and wind generates car accidents and leaves many motorists stranded when they reach impassable roads.

If water reaches as high as the underside of your vehicle, you probably have some water damage. If you have to abandon your car in high water, mechanics say don't start the engine after the waters recede. You likely already have water in the engine, and starting the car will total the engine and perhaps the entire vehicle.

Replacing your car's engine could cost around $10,000 to $12,000. Have the car towed to a professional mechanic who can examine the vehicle for potential problems and perform damage control.

With modern cars and trucks, one of the biggest dangers from water damage is to the high tech computer system that controls most of your car's safety features. If your car suffers water damage, you might be faced with the need to replace the expensive computer system.

Depending on the age of your vehicle and the extent of the damage, your insurance company may not want to pay for repairs. The insurer might just total out your vehicle. And then the insurance company might raise your rates if it sees you as a high risk because of your drive into high water.

If you're having trouble obtaining payment from your insurance company to cover your vehicle damage, help is available. Take a look at our Pearland accident attorneys' e-book on essential car accident claim do's and don'ts. You can download it free from our website, and get information you need to help you make a successful car accident claim for your losses.



Call us at 877-307-9500 to speak with a Board Certified Pearland personal injury attorney about YOUR case today.