Texas Personal Injury Blog
What Is a Contingency Fee Lawyer in Houston?
If you need legal representation after an accident in Houston, you may worry about being able to afford an attorney. Fortunately, most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. Gibson Hill Personal Injury takes cases on contingency, so you can get the legal help you need without upfront costs out of your own…
How Loss of Consortium Claims Are Calculated
In your personal injury case, you may have heard your Houston personal injury attorney mention seeking compensation for “loss of consortium.” What does this mean? Are you entitled to claim compensation for this? Loss of consortium refers to the inability of a spouse to fulfill their intimate and emotional marriage duties. More specifically, one spouse…
Types of Damages: Compensatory vs Punitive
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another party, you’ve probably considered filing a lawsuit. Perhaps you’ve already filed your lawsuit and heard your Houston personal injury lawyer talk about compensatory vs punitive damages. What types of compensation are you eligible for? Will you be able to collect punitive damages…
Why It’s Important to ALWAYS Call the Police After an Accident
State law determines when a driver in a car crash must report what happened to the police. Typically, you don’t have to notify law enforcement if the accident doesn’t prevent your vehicle from operating safely and normally. However, if the accident causes someone’s injury or death, calling the police after an accident and waiting for…
Negotiating With an Insurance Claims Adjuster
If you suffer injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the law gives you the right to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Negotiating a settlement with an insurance claims adjuster can be incredibly tricky. Knowing what to do and what to avoid can optimize your potential to receive the…
Can Insurance Companies Deny Claims for Pre-Existing Conditions?
Suffering an injury in an accident can turn your life upside-down in an instant. When the accident was the result of somebody else’s negligence, you have the right to file a claim for compensation with the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, you may be aware that insurance companies sometimes deny coverage to individuals with pre-existing…
How to Get Surveillance Footage of Your Accident
As one of the most concrete pieces of evidence in a personal injury case, surveillance footage can establish who was at the accident scene, what actions led to the accident, and what happened in the aftermath. To obtain surveillance footage of your accident, you should consider all possible options, act quickly, and enlist a lawyer’s…
How Much Tax Do You Pay When You Settle a Lawsuit?
Your lawyer has secured a settlement for you, and you’re using the money to support your physical and emotional recovery. However, you may still wonder how it will affect your taxes the following April. Today, we’ll discuss what you should know about taxes on personal injury settlements in Houston. It’s crucial to clarify that this…
How Much Do Lawyers Take from Settlements?
Many personal injury attorneys, including our firm, operate on a contingency fee model. Our clients will only pay us if we win their case at trial or secure a settlement. Today’s post will discuss how much a lawyer takes from a settlement and what to expect after a successful negotiation. We encourage you to speak…
Why Some Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial
Most personal injury lawsuits in Texas and around the country never go to trial. There’s no escaping the fact that trials can take longer and open everyone involved to undesired public scrutiny. However, there are some circumstances where a trial is necessary or even the best option. Today’s post will outline possible reasons why some…