Unfortunately, the answer is that very often, a minimum limits policy is not enough to pay for all the damages caused by a negligent driver. Serious car accidents mean big injuries and serious medical bills. You could also lose time from work, which puts you and your family’s financial well-being at risk. So, what are the minimum limits for an automobile insurance policy Texas? $30,000 bodily injury per person $60,000 bodily injury per accident $25,000 property damage per accident Often, you will see a minimum liability policy referred to as a 30/60/25 policy. Under Texas law, in ... Continue Reading
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After a Car Accident, Should I File an Underinsured or Uninsured Motorist Claim With My Insurance?
Houston car accidents are very common occurring at a rate of about 3,000 a week. When you are in a car accident, you are left wondering who is going to pay your hospital bills, your lost wages and, who is going to pay to have your car repaired? Quickly figuring out the type of insurance coverage available is crucial to getting your life back on track. That includes, looking into what coverage you may have under your automobile insurance policy. Read also: Most Common Car Insurance Topics Determining whether you will need to file an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim depends on the ... Continue Reading
Houston Car Crash Cases And What You Should Consider
What Steps Should You Take Immediately After a Car Accident? CALL 911! then call a close family member or friend! It is going to be very important to your accident claim that you have someone that you can trust to help you gather information at the scene of crash! REQUEST MEDICAL ATTENTION! Delaying your medical treatment only causes you more problems. You will need to be able to prove how you were injured in the car accident. GET THE OTHER DRIVER’S INSURANCE INFORMATION and save all witness contact information. You can document everything by taking photographs with your ... Continue Reading
Should You Handle Your Own Personal Injury Case?
I strongly advise against attempting to handle your personal injury case on your own. First of all, the insurance companies are represented by adjusters that are trained to pay as little as possible on every claim. This means that, even you are seasoned negotiator, they will not budge when they know you cannot file a lawsuit on your own. Second, despite you knowing the facts of your case, you will not have the legal knowledge to know how to defend claims made by the insurance company (Read Most Common Car Insurance Topics). A lawyer’s knowledge of the case law applicable to your case is ... Continue Reading
Do You Pay Attorneys’ Fees If Your Personal Injury Lawyer Loses Your Case?
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
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 17 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