Personal Injury Law

The civil justice system was designed to fix the damage done by someone's misconduct, be it intentional or negligent. The system supports a process to determine a legitimate consequence for its citizens who don't act in accordance with the laws.

     Your demand letter is possibly the most critical tool in the settlement negotiations process.

Don’t worry – you won’t be writing it. Your personal injury lawyer will because it’s critical to present all the facts and circumstances in a way that positions you well.   

Many times when people approach law firms about an accident they were involved in, they wonder why the lawyers are asking them some of the questions that they do. 

After a lawsuit has been filed by the plaintiff, and the defendant or defendants have answered, “discovery” is conducted.  Oftentimes, clients are confused as to the questions they are asked and the documents they are asked to produce.  

    Since the at-fault motorist was  drunk, our client was entitled to punitive damages based on his reckless conduct.

Innocent passengers always have a claim if they have been injured due to the negligence of other drivers. Even if you are in the vehicle that was at fault, you are still the innocent party in the case and therefore you can make a claim.     

Oftentimes, people are surprised to learn of the different ways that you can recover money for your injuries in the state of Texas.  These are referred to as your “damages”.   

In my experience, the average case should take 6-8 months from the time of the accident. However, there are several factors involved in how long it may take for a client to receive a check after a car accident.   

The amount you receive from a settlement is based on the total settlement received from the insurance companies after attorney fees are deducted and costs and expenses are subtracted.

You’ve got an insurance company working against you, they may even bring a lawyer with them, maybe even a team of lawyers, depending on what kind of case it is.

Some large injury law firms might slam you through their process as fast as possible, sometimes settling for far less than your case is worth. They often do it to maximize their own profit margins.

So how do you know if you should accept the dollar amount your personal injury lawyer recommends?

There is a general rule in Texas that you have two years. But there are also notice requirements that are important.