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How Much of a Car Accident Settlement in Texas Goes to the Lawyer?
Car accidents can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent action, you may be entitled to compensation. In many cases, you will need the help of an experienced attorney to recover maximum damages. Many people have misconceptions about the expense of hiring legal...
Read MoreWhy Is My Texas Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?
Waiting for a settlement is frustrating but understanding that various factors impact your claim might help put the timeline into perspective. Generally, if a case takes a while, it’s not because your attorney takes too long. Some other aspects of your case may be the reason for the delay, such as difficulties gathering evidence or...
Read MoreHow Often Do Auto Accident Settlements in Texas Exceed Policy Limits?
When insurance policy limits don’t cover all the expenses after a serious accident, it can leave a survivor and their family left behind, struggling to make ends meet. You may be wondering, How often do auto accident settlements in Texas exceed policy limits? There is good news. Auto accident settlements rarely exceed policy limits. However,...
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Settle a Car Accident Case?
If you were in a car accident, you’re probably wondering, How long do car accident settlements take? A car crash often happens in the blink of an eye. In a perfect world, car accident cases would settle just as quickly. But unfortunately, they can take weeks or even years to resolve, and settlement amounts can...
Read MoreIs Texas a No-Fault Insurance State for Car Accidents?
Auto insurance is complicated. Especially in the aftermath of a car wreck in which you sustained agonizing injuries, you do not want to decipher the complex legalese of your auto insurance policy. Understandably, you are more focused on receiving compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering than learning if you have no-fault...
Read MoreWhat steps should I take immediately following an accident?
There are a few steps that are very important in order keep yourself out of a compromised situation. The first thing you should always do, if you're able to, is to call the police. You should never assume that the other party or parties will call the police first. This is an important step toward...
Read MoreDo I Really Need to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
We get asked a lot, "Do I even need a lawyer for a car accident case?" Many car accident victims wish to handle their claims themselves. Car accident cases may seem simple: the police report says the other driver is at fault, you have bills from the auto repair shop and the hospital, and you...
Read MoreHow Much Does it Cost to Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
How much does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer? If you hire us: nothing out of pocket, ever. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means that if we don't win your case, you don't owe us anything. The costs of the investigation, court filings, and relevant expert witnesses, if we...
Read MoreHow Much Is My Texas Car Accident Case Worth?
How to Determine The Value of Your Automobile Accident Case Under Texas Law Following a car accident, Texas law has several mechanisms that allow you to recover for any losses that you have suffered. Typically, your attorney must either file suit or seek to resolve the claim by brokering a settlement with the defendant's insurance...
Read MoreWhat are the laws that govern Texas car accident cases?
Here are the laws that govern Texas car accident cases: Most clients are surprised to learn that there is not a set of Texas laws called "car accident law." There's no such thing. Car accident case are based on an amalgamation of law from several different sections of Texas law. In this article, our Texas...
Read MoreWhat is the Statute of Limitations for a Texas car accident case?
The injuries and losses from a car accident may last a lifetime, but you're chance to file a lawsuit doesn't. Instead, the law has a specific time frame for you to bring a case. This is known as the statute of limitations. These restrictions place a time limit to bring potential lawsuits. If you were...
Read MoreWhat are the signs that I should definitely hire a car accident attorney?
Signs That You'll Need a Car Accident Attorney Contrary to what you'll read on almost every other auto accident attorney's website, legal representation is not necessary in all vehicle accident cases. There are certain situations where car wreck victims don't need the services of a lawyer, whereas other situations absolutely require a lawyer's services. Here are...
Read MoreWho pays my medical bills if the other vehicle is at fault?
This depends on the state where the car accident happens and the insurance policies of those involved. For example, some states have a "no-fault" policy, which means that auto insurance will pay a certain amount of your medical bills no matter who was at fault in the accident. Texas, however, is not a "no-fault" state, so if...
Read MoreHow Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage or Underinsured Motorist Coverage Work?
How does Uninsured motorist coverage or Underinsured motorist coverage work? In a state where 13% of drivers flout the law and drive without car insurance, it's not surprising that many motorists find themselves in a position where someone else has caused an accident, but doesn't have the means to pay for the damage they have...
Read MoreHow Do Texas Car Insurance Liability Limits Work?
What are Texas car insurance minimum limits? Although Texas law requires all drivers to carry at least $30,000 in general liability insurance, an injured person's losses often exceed this relatively small limit. Specifically, an auto accident victim's damages, including the costs associated with their current and future medical care, the wages they've lost while recovering...
Read MoreWhat can I do if the insurance company won’t pay after a car accident?
We can't tell you how many times we get phone calls from folks who've been in car accidents who tried the "do it yourself" approach first. They call the insurance company of the person who hit them, (and their own if they have underinsured motorist insurance,) to file a claim. They quickly learn that the...
Read MoreWhat evidence will I need to win my car accident case?
The best attorneys will stop at nothing to get the facts straight: The gathering and preserving of specific evidence in a car accident case is vitally important. You must act quickly to collect all necessary evidence that might help you prove your case before it is lost, altered or destroyed. Grossman Law Offices has been...
Read MoreHow Do I Know When or If I Should Sue after a Car Accident?
The short answer to this is that if you don't live in a "no-fault" state, and you can prove that the other driver is liable for the car accident, it would be a good idea to contact an attorney to discuss your case. Since Texas is not a "no-fault" state, the next step to look at...
Read MoreShould I wait until I’m healed before talking to a car accident lawyer?
After a serious car accident, victims have a lot to deal with. They've got to find transportation while their cars are being prepared, explain to their bosses why they've missed some work, and deal with the fear and trauma after such a terrible collision. Plus, they're dealing with important medical issues. We've seen car accident...
Read MoreWhat is gross negligence and how does it impact my car accident case?
Overview of Gross Negligence Arguments Used in Texas Car Accident Cases Around the office we usually describe gross negligence as an act so extreme and outside of normal behavior that it "shocks the senses." Another way of thinking about gross negligence versus regular negligence is that in a regular negligence case, someone forgets or fails...
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