If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay... Attorney’s Fees If you have hired a personal injury lawyer in the past, they would have explained to you that personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. The only way an injured client pays the full attorneys’ fees is if the personal injury lawyer handling the case wins the case. The person injury lawyer cannot charge you attorney’s fees if: The lawyer closes your case (might retain an interest); The lawyer is unable to settle your case; The lawyer goes to trial and loses; If your personal injury lawyer decides to close ... Continue Reading
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In A Personal Injury Case, Do You Pay Case Expenses If Your Lawyer Loses Your Case?
If Your Personal Injury Case is Not Won, Your Lawyer Cannot Recover Case Expenses. As your personal injury law firm, we will make sure we explain how case expenses are handled in your personal injury case. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee is one that is charged when the case is won. That means that your lawyer gets paid only if he or she is successful at obtaining a favorable result in your injury case. If your lawyer does not win your case, you are not going to responsible for paying any of the expenses that the law firm paid in your case. ... Continue Reading
How Long Does It Take To Resolve A Personal Injury Case In Texas?
The Process of a Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit Work Injury Case or Car Accident As a personal injury lawyer for over 15 years, Mr. Sandoval has learned that every personal injury case is different, with a varying set of facts and each having a unique set of legal issues to deal with. For example, one work injury case can be different from another depending on the employment situation for the injured employee. When it’s not known, one of our primary objectives would be to focus on determining what the legal status was of he injured worker with the company that caused his or her injury. Car ... Continue Reading
Could the Police Officer’s Report Affect the Result In My Car Wreck Injury Case?
Police Report Effect on Your Ability to Win Your Car Wreck Case The short answer is, YES. You should assume that all the information gathered at the scene of your car crash will have an effect on your ability to win your car wreck case! The Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report is the form that the investigating officer completes when investigating a car crash. While a Police Officer’s opinions are not conclusive in determining who was at fault for causing the auto accident, the information found on the report could affect your ability to resolve your case with the insurance company. Is The ... Continue Reading
What Types of Cases Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer Hector Sandoval There are several types of lawyers in Houston. While all Texas lawyers all have a general education covering several areas law, once they are out in practice, most lawyers decide to focus on one or two areas of law. To list a few, there are lawyers that handle business transactions, criminal matters, real estate transactions, criminal matters, immigration matters and personal injuries. At Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, we focus on handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. These areas of law cover several types of personal injury ... Continue Reading
How Do I Pay My Personal Injury Attorney?
Understanding Attorney’s Fees at Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC If you suffer a personal injury in an auto accident, work injury, slip and fall or other type of personal injury case, you will find yourself looking for a personal injury attorney. One of the first questions you will be asking yourself is how personal injury lawyers charge for their services. An attorney-client relationship is one built on trust and you should expect that your personal injury attorney will explain how he or she will be paid out of the settlement or award collected in your case. If you have hired a lawyer without ... Continue Reading
Does Your Personal Injury Lawyer Need to Be Located Where You Live?
We Represent Injured Texans In Personal Injury Cases from All Over the State of Texas. No, we handle cases all over the state with no problem. Houston Personal Injury Attorney Hector Sandoval has represented injured individuals in all areas of the State of Texas. The fact that the firm is based out of Houston, it makes it very easy for us to travel to any place in the state with relative ease. Very often, we see our clients in cities outside of Houston and get back the very same day. While all the work and communications will be done out of our Houston office, you will never feel like we ... Continue Reading
Tips to Avoid Car Accidents During Holiday Traffic
With more than 3.5 million Texans traveling this holiday season, the chances of being in a car accident increase exponentially. Getting in a car accident this holiday season could really add to the stress of the holiday season. Unfortunately, though, accidents can and do happen during the holidays, partly because of all of the holiday traffic. These helpful tips can help you drive safely during this hectic time of the year. Simply Put, Pay Extra Attention! First of all, as always, it is important to pay attention when you're behind the wheel. You might have a lot going on, and you might ... Continue Reading
What to Do After Losing a Loved One in an Accident?
There isn’t anything that we can say that could help you cope with the tragic situation of losing a loved one unexpectedly. Losing a loved one in a work or car accident is heartbreaking and results in overwhelming stress to a family. After an unexpected death, you very likely have a long list of things that you need to do, but you might not have thought about meeting with a Houston Wrongful Death Lawyer. However, meeting with Attorney Hector Sandoval of Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, a Texas Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer, can be a good step to take in the aftermath of the loss of your ... Continue Reading
Injuries on the Job: How Do I get Compensated?
When you’re injured on the job, the financial concerns build up almost immediately. If you have experienced a work-related injury, you quickly realize that you’re going to require financial assistance to help you cope with your situation. Houston Work Injury Attorney Hector Sandoval, of the Sandoval Law Firm can provide you with the representation that you need in order to receive the medical attention and compensation you deserve. Workers Face Risk if Injury or Death All the Time! Hundreds of workers lose their lives and thousands suffer work-related injuries or illnesses every year ... Continue Reading