Personal Injury Law

 Finally, the stressful process of getting into a motor vehicle collision and the dealing with the injuries it caused is coming to an end. Then your attorney tells you that the insurance company also put him or her on notice of a child support lien. 

While months may go by and the client thinks they’re waiting and waiting for the attorney to settle the case, it is actually quite the opposite. In order for the attorney to maximize value for your case, they are waiting for you to finish up treatment. 

Texas has many different rules and requirements for where a lawsuit may be filed.  In a personal injury case, the venue may be one of the following...

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.

Of course the first thing you’ve got to do is figure out who is at fault in the accident. Is the other driver at fault? Are you partially at fault? 

So what’s the case here in Missouri? When can you and can’t you recover for the injuries you experience in a car accident? Take a look at some of the guidelines here to check.

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.

You’ve heard about people in other lawsuits who seek money for “pain and suffering.” You know the stereotypes associated with those damages.

So should you, in your unique situation, be entitled to recover damages for “pain and suffering?”

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

We’re not talking about manipulation or exaggeration here. This is a settlement tool we need to use on your behalf to make sure you don’t get run over by the insurance company.

Adjusters almost always want to make cases about bills instead of about people. Even though this client’s medical bills were relatively low, that did not change the fact that she undeniably experienced significant mental anguish as a direct result of the auto accident.