Discovery: The Exchange of Valuable Information in Your Personal Injury Case Now that your lawsuit has been filed, it is time to participate in what is referred to as DISCOVERY. Discovery is the phase in litigation where we exchange information with other side so that both sides become more familiar with various parts of the case. It is basically a period of time where the lawyers for both sides use certain methods available to them under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to learn as much as we can about the case. How does my Personal Injury Lawyer Get Information from the Other ... Continue Reading
How Do I Receive Medical Care in My Personal Injury Case?
A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Get the Medical Treatment You Deserve If you get injured, hurt or, you end up seriously physically impaired after a personal injury from an auto accident, work injury, slip and fall or other type of personal injury case, you will find yourself wondering how you are going to support yourself and your family in the future. That is why, when you don’t have the resources to find a way to get the medical attention that you need in order to get better, you need to consult with a personal injury attorney. Regardless of whether you are injured in a work ... Continue Reading
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COVID-19 Precautions and Protocol at Sandoval Law Firm
Dear Clients, Colleagues, Vendors and Friends, Over the past weeks, the developments and evolution of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has touched us all and our hearts and prayers are with those who have been significantly affected by the virus. At Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, the health, safety, and well-being of our clients, our staff, and our community is our highest priority and we are determined to facing this crisis together responsibly and supporting one another. During these uncertain times, Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC wants our clients to know that will continue to do what is necessary to ... 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 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
