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What happens after I am injured in an accident
After you are injured in an accident the local police may be dispatched to the scene of the accident. The police officer may give one or more of the drivers a ticket. Often times, the officer will issue a ticket for failure to control speed to the at-fault driver. The officer will also likely complete a police report in order to detail exactly what happened; how the crash occurred; and to document the parties involved in the accident. The police department will allow you to obtain a copy of this report in order to file an insurance claim. There are generally two types of insurance claims that are filed after an accident. A claim may be filed for property damage. A claim may also be filed for personal injury. The claim for property damage will specifically address the damage to your vehicle and/or any property damage that occurred as a result of the accident. The claim for personal injury will be filed to address lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, and bodily injury.
If you have been seriously injured in any type of accident call us today. Don’t let the insurance company make you a victim twice. You need an attorney that will fight to get you the recovery you are entitled to. The sooner you call an attorney the better your chances will be of getting the compensation you are legally entitled to receive. Clients that hire an attorney for their accident typically recover 2-3x more than someone who attempts to navigate the system on their own. We will handle all of the negotiations with the insurance company as well as any outstanding medical bills. Call today and let us fight for you!
How long do I have to pursue my personal injury claims?
If you were injured in an accident the laws in Texas allow you two (2) years to pursue your injury claims. However, we would strongly recommend that you engage with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Clients that engage an attorney after their accident typically recover 2-3x more money than if they attempt to negotiate with the insurance company on their own. While you technically have two years to pursue your claims, the longer you wait to pursue the injury the less money your case may settle for. The two year statute of limitations is the absolute final deadline to pursue your claim. However, our office will generally file your claim as quickly as possible after your accident. Oftentimes your case will be resolved well within the two year statute of limitations. Of course, every case is different, so reach out to us today for a free consultation to discuss your auto accident or injury case.
Can a lawyer help me pay for medical treatment after I was hurt in a car wreck?
Our office works with doctors offices to provide you treatment for chiropractic care; MRIs; orthopedic care; pain management; and any type of medical care you may need. Let us evaluate your case for free. If your case qualifies, we will cover your medical treatments at no out-of-pocket cost. We have helped injury victims with neck surgery; broken bones; back surgery; hip replacements; pain injections; and more. We are able to assist with this treatment regardless if you do or do not have health insurance.
If you receive medical treatment using your personal health insurance policy, your insurance company will place what is known as a subrogation lien on your personal injury settlement. A subrogation lien is essentially your health insurance company demanding to be paid back for a portion of the medical bills they have incurred as a result of your injuries. If you settle your claims, and do not address the subrogation lien from your health insurance, then you may be subjected to a lawsuit from your health insurance company. We are able to negotiate settlements on your behalf with your insurance company so that at the end of the injury claim process you are not left with lingering issues that may hurt your credit or result in lawsuits.
Personal injury cases can be difficult to navigate. The process is chalked full of landmines. Contact our office to help you navigate this complicated process so that we can maximize your recovery and pay your medical bills. Call today for a free consultation for your auto accident or serious bodily injury claims.
How much is my personal injury case going to settle for?
Texas law provides recovery for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages will cover such things as lost wages, damages property, and other damages that are easily valued. For example, if a person makes $300/day at their place of employment, and they missed 5 days of work, we can easily calculate your lost wages. However, pain and suffering can be difficult to value. Texas has a few ways to calculate the value of your personal injury pain and suffering claims. One of the most common methods of calculating non-economic damages is the ‘Multiplier Method”. The Multiplier Method uses a scale that ranges from a multiplier of 1.5x to 5x that is multiplied against your economic damages in order to determine the value of your ‘pain and suffering’.
The higher values (i.e. 4x-5x) are used to determine the value of more severe injuries such as broken bones, lost limbs, or wrongful death claims. Your economic damages, such as hospital bills, will be multiplied by 1.5x – 5x in order to determine a value of your personal injury claims. Someone that spent time in a hospital for surgery, broken bones, or other catastrophic injuries, will generally have higher medical bills. Therefore, that injured person will have a larger claim for pain and suffering. If a person did not go to the hospital and/or did not receive medical treatment, their claim will likely recover less in the form of pain and suffering. Many people without health insurance may avoid seeing a doctor or getting any treatment for their bodily injury claims after an accident. Let us help you get the medical treatment you deserve.
Our office will fight to recover as much as we possibly can for pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and mental anguish. Call or email our office today and let us fight to recover as much as we can from the insurance companies.
How can a personal injury lawyer help me with my car accident or serious bodily injury?
After a wrongful death claim, auto accident, or any claim for serious bodily injury, an attorney will help you navigate the complex legal system. The insurance companies are well aware of the laws in place, but they us this knowledge to pay you as little as possible for your claims. If you have been injured in a car accident, or sustained any sort of serious bodily injury, you need an attorney that will be on your side. Contact our office today so that we can help you present the strongest claim possible to the insurance company. We will fight for you to recover as much as possible for your car accident claims, serious bodily claims, or wrongful death claims.
What can I do to maximize my recovery after being injured in a car accident?
Texas allows drivers to have state minimum coverage of as little as $30,000.00. This does not go very far when you have lost time away from work; have hospital bills piling up; and still need additional medical treatment. One of the most important things a person can do is obtain a policy for under insured or uninsured motorist coverage. If you are hit by a driver with no insurance or state minimum insurance, you can sue the at-fault driver. However, how much money do you anticipate you will recover from a person that has no job, no insurance, and was driving a dilapidated car? The answer is unfortunately nothing in most cases. Therefore, the best protection you can have is your own insurance policy. We recommend contacting your auto insurance company to obtain under/uninsured motorist coverage. Do not just hope the other driver has insurance. In addition to this coverage, you can also obtain PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage. This coverage provides funds to help address unpaid medical expenses. If you have questions regarding your car accident call our lawyers today.