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
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
Third Party Liability Workplace Injury Recap
The general rule here in Texas is that when a worker is injured during the course and scope of their job by a foreseeable risk of that job, he or she becomes eligible for workers compensation benefits. Those benefits are the employee's sole and exclusive remedy. Employees are not permitted to file personal injury lawsuits against their own employer. Workers' compensation benefits typically consist of payment of the following: Fair and reasonable medical bills in connection with the accident. Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits while the worker is recovering from his or her ... Continue Reading
Are Employers Liable in a Texas Car Accident?
Filing a personal injury claim following an auto accident can be a complicated issue in many instances And, determining which party is financially responsible is chief among the questions for the injured parties. Accident victims who attempt representing themselves in an accident injury claim could potentially not realize the value of their claim when an opposing driver is at fault for a collision because there could be other negligent parties as well, including employers in certain situations. The material facts of a case can greatly impact the final outcome when financial damages are paid, ... Continue Reading
How Much Is My Car Wreck Case Worth?
The value of your car wreck case (personal injury) is dependent on the extent of your injuries ...AND, NEGLIGENCE (FAILING TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD) When you’ve been in a seriously injured in a car crash, you have to show that the other driver was more at fault than you in causing the crash and, that the injuries you suffered are related to the crash. In order to determine if you have a GOOD CASE against the other driver, you need to establish that the other driver was Negligent and failed to follow the rules of the road. A Texas Car Wreck Lawyer Can Help! Determining negligence ... Continue Reading
What Shouldn’t I do When I Get in A Car Wreck?
How did the crash happen? Whose fault was it? Could I have done something to avoid the crash? Whose Insurance should pay? After a car wreck, we all wish it was easy to answer these questions. Unfortunately, the other driver is always going to have another story and we end up with disputed facts. For this reason, it’s crucial to do all you can to document the scene and the damage caused by the other driver. The Don’ts of Texas Car Wrecks You can find information online about what you should do following a car wreck but, you also need to know what NOT TO DO if you are in serious car crash in ... Continue Reading
