Texas Personal Injury Blog
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…
How to Negotiate a Settlement with an Insurance Claims Adjuster
If you suffer injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, Texas 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 Request 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 on Lawsuit Settlements?
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 Texas. 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…
How Long Does Mediation Take in a Lawsuit?
If you were injured in an accident in Texas that another party caused, you deserve compensation for your losses. However, filing a personal injury claim can often involve lengthy negotiations between your personal injury lawyer and the at-fault party’s insurance company. While this can often end with a suitable settlement, the negotiations are sometimes unsuccessful.…
When Is Mediation Not a Good Idea?
Most personal injury claims are settled through negotiation between an attorney for the injured party and the insurance company of the person at fault. However, if your negotiations have not brought you to a settlement that will cover the losses you have suffered due to the accident, you may have the opportunity to reach a…
Is Mediation Legally Binding?
Mediation is a common, if not required, part of each personal injury lawsuit. Normally, once a mediation agreement is reached, written, and signed, it is legally binding. However, there are certain instances in which the contract may be overturned. There are many stages in a personal injury case. First, your attorney will speak to you…