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How are Accident Injury Lawyers Paid?

If we don’t make a recovery for you, you don’t owe us a cent. We only get paid if we get money for you. Unlike defense attorneys who are either hired or employed by insurance companies to defend Accident Injury lawsuits on an hourly basis, the plaintiff’s attorneys such as our trial professionals are paid on a contingency basis. Accordingly, almost every plaintiff’s Accident Injury attorney represents clients according to the same fee structure as outlined below.

In short, our clients never have to pay a cent out of their own pocket. If we are able to obtain a recovery for our client without having to file a lawsuit, our fee is 33 1/3% of the recovery. If, on the other hand, we are required to file a lawsuit and perform all the extra work that goes along with litigation, then the attorney’s fee increases to 40% of any recovery. Our firm advances all costs associated with our client’s cases, and our clients never have to pay a cent out of their own pocket. These costs are reimbursed to the firm out of any ultimate recovery. Most importantly, however, if we do not make a recovery for our clients, then they do not owe us a cent either for attorney fees or costs. We only get paid if we make a recovery for our clients. I personally enjoy working for our clients on a contingency fee basis because it puts us in the same boat. Our clients know that the more money we get for them, the more money we earn for ourselves. We are not about to leave even a cent on the table, and we will scratch and claw at the defense until we and our clients are 100% convinced that we are getting every possible cent that we can.

Our worker’s compensation attorneys also use a contingency fee agreement approved by Supreme Court. Worker compensation attorneys are paid a little differently than Accident Injury attorneys. Basically, worker’s compensation attorneys are paid 10% of any recovery, but there are also many instances in which the worker compensation insurance companies have to pay separate attorney’s fee directly to our worker compensation attorneys for obtaining certain benefits for our clients. Again, however, even our worker compensation clients never have to pay a cent out of their own pocket, and we are not paid unless we make a recovery for them.

When you need the services of an Accident Injury Lawyer, call our office for a free consultation.

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Possible Differences Between Trial Attorneys and Regular Accident Injury Attorneys

One thing I’ll say about the attorneys of our firm is that they are hungry. Every case represents its own battle with an insurance company, and we’re competitive people who do not want to lose.

We are not passive Accident Injury attorneys who are happy to simply get a promising case. We speak with our clients regularly and help direct our client’s medical treatment. We do not just wait around twiddling our thumbs until our clients tell us they are finished treating. We don’t just want to hurry up and settle cases and move on to the next easy and quick settlement. We are concerned with doing whatever it takes to get the best possible recovery on every single case. We have successfully helped thousands of our accident injury clients recover tens of millions of dollars over the years.
The lawyers of our firm are by our very nature aggressive, not passive. We don’t sit around waiting and hoping for a case to settle. Our office is in regular contact with our clients, and our clients treating physicians. We stay very involved in the medical treatment process to make sure that our clients are treated by any necessary specialists. Finally, we work closely with these doctors to make sure that our client’s medical complaints, the doctor’s treatment recommendations, and the doctor’s opinions regarding the permanency of our client’s injuries are properly explained in narrative form for us to use to our client’s advantage in connection with the client’s case. We still give insurance companies a fair opportunity to settle cases, but we are hypersensitive that these settlements be in our client’s best interest. We never pressure a client to take any settlement and we understand that the client is the boss. Our clients make the decisions, but we always give very clear, easily understood legal advice. We do not use any tricky, confusing, or misleading “legal speak.”

Our firm is certainly not shy about filing lawsuits and seeing them all the way through trial when appropriate. We understand that better results may begin with better preparation. We prepare every case with the expectation that it will go to trial in order to put pressure on the insurance companies to offer top dollar to settle the case. Insurance companies know very well which attorneys are willing to go to distance and which attorneys are simply pushovers looking for a quick and easy settlement. We know all of the games that insurance companies play to try to frustrate regular Accident Injury attorneys, but we don’t let them jerk us around. We’ve worked with almost every insurance company out there at one time or another over the years, and we’re proud of the reputation that we’ve cultivated.

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We Make it Easy for You While You Recover

The experienced broken bone lawyers at our firm will happily and patiently spend as much time with you as you would like to explain the process and answer all of your questions. We want you to simply focus on getting better while we handle everything else. Our Accident Injury Lawyers will patiently guide you through the legal, financial, and personal challenges that you and your loved ones may encounter while we aggressively pursue your Accident Injury case. We do not receive a fee unless we make a recovery for you. At no time, will you have to pay a cent out of your own pocket. As soon as you hire our firm to represent you for your Accident Injury case, we will help you with all issues. We want to make the process as easy for you as possible so that you can focus on your recovery.

Examples of How We Can Help:
Evaluating your injuries based on a review of your medical records;
Retaining appropriate medical experts to testify as to the severity of your injuries;
Referring you to orthopedic, neurologic, or other specialists who will treat your injuries even if you do not have insurance;
Retaining economic experts to accurately calculate your financial losses as a result of a neck or back injury;
Consulting with a vocational rehabilitation expert to assess reduced earning capacity, shortened work-life expectancy, and your future earning potential, and
Developing a life care plan to address future and other medical needs.

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Ankle and Foot Injury Cases

The ankle and foot injury lawyers at our firm possess a wealth of experience representing accident injury victims with ankle and foot injuries. The ankle and foot are very susceptible to damage and are often injured in car accidents from pressing the brakes extremely hard while bracing for a collision, trip and falls, slip and falls, construction accidents, and a variety of other ways. Ankle and foot injuries are extremely painful and have a tendency to worsen over time if not treated properly. Additionally, given that we all use our feet and ankle to not only walk, but to support our entire bodies, these injuries affect almost every aspect of our lives. Please know that at our firm, we will spare no expense in gathering the essential evidence for your case, and we will retain all the necessary experts and specialists to maximize the value of your claim.

We strongly believe that the more information the defendants, insurance adjusters, court, and the jury are provided, the better they will understand and be able to evaluate your injuries and their impact on your life, both financial and otherwise. With extensive information, they are more likely to render a fair and just award that will fully compensate you for all of your losses and ensure that you are not left without the means to properly attend to your medical and financial needs. After all, the motto of our firm is “Better Results Begin with Better Preparation!”

Common ankle and foot injuries include:
Lateral Malleolus Fracture
Medial Malleolus Fracture
Posterior Malleolus Fracture
Bimalleolar Fractures or Bimalleolar Equivalent Fractures
Trimalleolar Fractures
Syndesmotic Injury
Fracture of the Talus
Fractures of the Heel (Calcaneous)
Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Toe and Forefoot Fractures
Arthritis (Caused by the Accident and Injury)

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Broken Bone Cases

The broken bone lawyers at our firm possess a wealth of experience representing accident victims with all types of broken bones and fractures. Broken and fractured bones are very vulnerable to further damage and are often the result of accident injuries, trip and falls, slip and falls, construction accidents, and various other ways.

Additionally, broken and fractured bones are painful and have a tendency to worsen over time. Their full extent is often not apparent until well after the accident and they can often interfere with your ability to work. Additionally, given that our bones provide support for our bodies, these injuries affect almost every aspect of our lives. Additionally, treatment is expensive. Our dedicated fractured bone lawyers will spare no expense in gathering the essential evidence for your case. We will retain all the necessary experts and specialists to ensure that we get you every cent to which you are entitled under the law.

We strongly believe that the more information the defendants, insurance adjusters, court, and the jury are provided, the better they will understand and evaluate your injuries and their impact on your life, both financially and otherwise. With extensive information, they are more likely to render a fair and just award that will fully compensate you for all of your losses and ensure that you are not left without the means to attend to your medical and financial needs properly.

Common broken bones and fractures which are caused by accidents include:
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation/Placement of Hardware Surgeries
Arm Fractures: humerus fracture, ulna fracture, radius fracture
Clavicle Fractures: common in babies who are pulled too hard through the birth canal
Spinal Fractures: broken vertebrae in the spine
Hand and Wrist Fractures
Pelvic Fractures: broken hips, broken pelvis
Leg Fractures: femur fracture, tibia fracture, broken knee-cap
Foot Fractures: broken toe, broken ankle
Rib Fractures
Face and Head Fractures
Arthritis (Caused by the Accident and Injury)

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Whiplash

Neck sprain/strain is more commonly known as whiplash. This is characterized by symptoms that occur following damages to the neck. In whiplash, the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots may become damaged. Symptoms include neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, low back pain, dizziness, and fatigue. Soft tissue injuries such as whiplash are difficult to diagnose and an MRI may be beneficial. Most treatment options include medication, exercise, physical therapy, traction, massage, heat, ice, injections, and ultrasound therapy.

Please contact our firm as soon as possible after your injury. The days immediately following your accident are crucial and we will take the necessary steps to protect your rights. We take each case on a contingent basis, meaning that we do not receive any payment unless your case is successful. Our friendly, sympathetic whiplash attorneys will walk you through every step of the process so that you are informed and feel confident in your case. Our whiplash attorneys are experienced in your specific injury and are familiar with the costs of future medical treatment as well as the value of each individual case and injury.

Our goal with each case is to ensure our client receives every penny they are entitled to, as well as hold the at-fault party fully accountable for their actions. Call right now to speak with a whiplash injury attorney at our firm.

When you need the services of an accident injury lawyer, call our office for a free consultation.

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Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal often causes permanent injuries. Your ability to control your limbs after spinal cord injury depends on the place of the injury and the severity of the injury. Paralysis from a spinal cord injury can be referred to as tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, which means your arms, hands, trunk, legs, and pelvic organs are all affected by the injury. Signs of a spinal cord injury can include extreme back pain, pressure in the neck, head, or back, weakness, numbness, tingling and loss of sensation in your hands, fingers, feet, or toe, loss of bladder or bowel control, difficulty walking and impaired breathing. A serious spinal injury is not always obvious. If you suspect spinal cord injury, do not move the injured person and call 911. It is best to assume there is a spinal cord injury after trauma until proven otherwise.

Please contact our firm as soon as possible after your injury. The days immediately following your accident are crucial and we will take the necessary steps to protect your rights. We take each case on a contingent basis, meaning that we do not receive any payment unless your case is successful. Our friendly, sympathetic spinal cord injury attorneys will walk you through every step of the process so that you are informed and feel confident in your case. Our back injury attorneys are experienced in your specific injury and are familiar with the costs of future medical treatment as well as the value of each individual case and injury.

Our goal with each case is to ensure our client receives every penny they are entitled to, as well as hold the at-fault party fully accountable for their actions. Call right now to speak with a spinal cord injury attorney at our firm.

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Paraplegia

Paraplegia is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities and is usually caused by a spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida. The area of the spinal canal that is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions. A paraplegic still has the use of their arms and upper body. Spastic paraplegia is a form of paraplegia defined by spasticity of the affected muscles, rather than flaccid paralysis. Individuals with paraplegia can range in levels of difficulty requiring treatments to vary. Physiotherapy is the most common treatment for paraplegia to help regain some motor function. Wheelchair mobility is also an important skill to learn as this will be a paraplegic’s most common form of transportation. There is no treatment to reverse the paralysis.

Please contact our firm as soon as possible after your injury. The days immediately following your accident are crucial and we will take the necessary steps to protect your rights. We take each case on a contingent basis, meaning that we do not receive any payment unless your case is successful. Our friendly, sympathetic paralysis attorneys will walk you through every step of the process so that you are informed and feel confident in your case.

Our paralysis attorneys are experienced in your specific injury and are familiar with the costs of future medical treatment as well as the value of each individual case and injury. Our goal with each case is to ensure our client receives every penny they are entitled to, as well as hold the at-fault party fully accountable for their actions. Call now to speak with a paralysis attorney at our firm.

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We’re Proud to be Professionals

The aggressive attorneys at our firm do not merely accept “the last best offer.” We do not shy away from hard work, as we care greatly about getting top dollar for each individual client. We give each client our undivided dedication, best efforts, and full commitment. As a result, we generate repeat business, numerous satisfied client referrals, and have many clients switch to us away from other firms with which they are dissatisfied. We are never scared to go to trial and believe that our aggressive nature, experience, and willingness to go to trial often lead to very favorable settlements without the need or expense of trial. We never prematurely settle a case to make a quick buck.

You worry about getting better, and we’ll worry about everything else.
Our firm attorneys have a genuine passion for law and helping others. We never go for quick easy settlements, and we look for every opportunity to increase the value of our client’s cases. Our clients are never “just another client”, another face, a file number, or not important enough for our absolute focus and attention. On the contrary, our firm’s attorneys depend on our relationships with every individual. Each one of our clients represents an opportunity for us to make a good impression so that he or she will speak well of us in the community. Each client also represents an opportunity to further strengthen our reputation in the community and to teach the insurance companies a lesson. Every case, no matter how big or how small, represents its own battle for us to win.
The highly competitive nature of our attorneys means we never have a nonchalant attitude about your case. Our success is directly connected to your satisfaction. We want every client to sing our praises in the community. We get the majority of our new clients as referrals from others, not from false advertising and broken promises.

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Buses roll all over San Antonio’s streets. Many of San Antonio’s 1 million+ people hop on a bus through one of these systems to get to where they need to be.

The VIA bus lines average a quarter-million riders per week, which makes the possibility of being in a bus accident rather high. If you do happen to get into a bus accident, don’t hesitate to contact a good San Antonio bus accident lawyer.

You are going to need a solid personal injury lawyer for several reasons:

Bus accidents differ greatly from regular motor vehicle collisions because passengers collide with people, seats, and other objects, complicating the circumstances of any collision and sometimes leading to serious injury.

Liability issues become very complicated because buses are municipally owned and operated. Immunity can often be granted to the driver, meaning that the bus itself must be found liable if you are to receive compensation. You will face a strong legal team representing the city and county that is accustomed to such cases.

Tourist buses pour into San Antonio every day, too. They also have high-powered legal teams that will vigorously defend their lines in court.

The best course of action if you are in a bus accident is to allow a bus accident attorney to examine the details of your case and then make a decision on legal action. Once the decision is made to proceed, your personal injury attorney can work hard to get you the compensation you will need for your medical bills, lost work time, and pain and suffering.

Obviously, any collision with a bus will have more of an impact on your vehicle and body than one with a compact car, for instance. That’s why you should never assume that you’re okay after a bus accident, even if you are trying to soldier on and ignore pain symptoms.

After a wreck involving a bus, visit a doctor. Many injuries do not manifest themselves until days after the initial collision. This holds especially true for neck, back, and concussion injuries. You don’t want to walk around with a back injury for the rest of your life because you let the statute of limitations (45 days when a municipality is involved) expire on filing a lawsuit against the bus line.

Internal injuries also can take a while to reveal themselves. These can occur when you are thrown against your vehicle, or if you were the passenger in a bus that hit another vehicle. Keep careful track of your medical records and submit them all to your personal injury attorney.

One step you don’t want to take is to accept a quick settlement from the bus company before interacting with your lawyer. It will be a fraction, in most cases, of what your attorney can secure for you to recover well from your trauma and injuries.

For all of the above reasons, you will need a dedicated and skillful bus accident lawyer on your side after a collision with any type of bus, or in any bus. Contact an attorney today for a free consultation.

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Hit-and-run accidents are no fun. You often feel angry and violated when your car is hit and the guilty party drives off without leaving any information. It’s even worse when you are injured in such an accident and have no way to track down the other driver.

There is hope, however. Contact a San Antonio hit-and-run attorney immediately after you’ve been victimized in a hit-and-run accident and get a free consultation regarding the merits of your case.

In Texas, hit-and-run offenses can be charged as either a misdemeanor or as a felony. The offense can range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the degree of damage or injury. Hit-and-run accidents are defined legally as those accidents that occur when one party involved (at fault or not) drives away from the scene without providing insurance information.

That definition covers even these scenarios, to the surprise of many:

Either party driving away from a fender-bender
The guilty party driving away from hitting and damaging property, such as a fence
A party driving away from an accident that may have been caused by his/her driving conduct, even without a collision occurring

Whenever there is no injury in a hit-and-run accident, the crime still beings on a Class C Misdemeanor that can include a $500 fine. When the damage on the vehicle is more than $200, it typically means that the offense will be considered a Class B misdemeanor and will merit up to six months in county jail.

Leaving the scene of an accident involving death or serious injury is a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in state prison. If the injury is not serious, it is a felony punishable by up to one year in a county jail or up to five years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

If you have been charged with this crime, you will need a good hit-and-run attorney to prove that either:

You weren’t the person driving your car when the accident occurred, or
You didn’t know that the accident had occurred or that someone has been injured, or
You didn’t “willfully” flee the scene or fail to identify yourself, or
You were the only person injured

In hit-and-run accidents, civil lawsuits can also be filed by the victim after the court has issued a sentence and fine, so your costs could grow far beyond your initial fine if you are found guilty.

If you have been victimized in a hit-and-run accident, take photos of the fleeing driver if possible, and get the vehicle’s license plate number. If you are able to note the make and model of the vehicle, this information will also be helpful. If you can’t get photos, write down as many details as you can while they are still fresh in your mind.

After this, call the police and file an accident report, so that the police can be on the lookout for the vehicle that you describe. Then, contact your insurance company, but don’t settle for its initial offer. A San Antonio personal injury lawyer can usually dig into the evidence and look for clues regarding the guilty party.

Don’t suffer after a hit-and-run accident, thinking that your failure to stop the other driver is somehow your fault. Interact with a San Antonio personal injury attorney and let him/her give a good effort to achieve justice in your case. You will probably need funds beyond your insurance settlement to pay your medical costs and make up for lost work time, so hire a San Antonio hit-and-run lawyer to make sure that you do not suffer any longer as a result of the other party fleeing the scene.

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Truck Accident
Other Injury

If you are looking for ” Car Accident Lawyers ” how will you identify and choose a good attorney from a bad one?

After All, Your Lawyer Will Make A Huge Difference In YOUR Case!

Hi, my name is Brandon Watson,

I was involved in a car accident in Texas.

I work for a small landscaping business. It is very small, there are a total of four employees. Most of our work takes place during the summer months.

I work full time plus overtime during the summer.

During the winter months, we do other jobs as they present themselves. I work less than part-time.

My crazy car accident took place on the evening of February 5th, 2018. I was helping the owner and his son remove ice from a movie theater parking lot.

The father rode around in on an off-road four-wheeler and the son used a big truck to clear the main parking lot. I used a shovel to clean walkways and steps.

I was puzzled as to why the son was driving the truck. I wanted to say something. I even wanted to talk to the dad, but I just felt like it was not my place.

The son had his license revoked for a car accident, DUI.

He was not legally suppose to be driving.

I was cleaning a walkway near the main lot where the son was operating the truck. The son was pushing a heaping amount of ice.

Somehow he did not see me and hit me.

The blade really tore up and broke my left leg in several places. I did not know what to do.

I had no health insurance. The son had no car insurance. I was not able to work and my bills were piling up.

I also wanted to continue working for the company, so I really had to be careful in what I did.

I called car accident lawyers and got in touch with a good car accident attorney. He has been great.

He handled my case professionally and with respect to the owner and his son.

My car accident lawyers successfully managed my case to my complete satisfaction.

Hi, my name is Amy Brooks,

In the afternoon of March 2nd, 2017, I was involved in a car accident with a medical doctor in Texas.

The accident occurred in close proximity to a medical building the doctor works in and is part owner of.

I was heading to work. I was late and the morning traffic was bad.

I decided to go through an obscure back entrance due to the heavy morning traffic. The back road goes through a large empty field.

The road is private and actually owned by the medical complex and doctors.

Even though it is private, it is not marked private and a lot of people use it. The back entrance to the medical building is roughly five blocks long.

While heading to work I was basically hit head on by a medical supply van the doctor was driving.

He was leaving the area, while I was entering. The van was speeding, unsafely, and the doctor drove as if he owned the road and everyone else needed to pull over.

I thought for sure he would slow down and move over so both of us could safely pass. I slowed down, but he did not.

He actually hit me. I do not know if he was distracted by his phone or what.

No one was hurt. Unfortunately there was a lot of damage to both cars. A few weeks later I learned the doctor was suing me for driving on the private road.

This was crazy, I work at the place and besides everyone drives this road.

I needed help. I looked for car accident lawyers and in eventually found a really good firm.

My car accident lawyers won a nice settlement for my losses, injuries, and pain. They did a fantastic job.

Hi, my name is Anna James,

I was involved in a car accident in Texas.

The other vehicle was actually a large diesel truck. The truck rear ended my car.

I guess the driver misjudged his stopping distance; the truck was loaded and heavy.

The accident was devastating. I injured my back and fractured my skull. The truck driver immediately apologized and I could tell he felt bad.

Within a short period of time, the insurance company representing the truck driver offered me a settlement. I was in no shape to make any type of weighty decisions.

I told them I needed more time.

They gave me a week and then started calling me daily.

I knew something was up, why were they so eager to give me money. I turned down their settlement.

When I did this their attitudes changed. They became aggressive. They contacted my previous employer. They asked if I had ever been injured on the job during my employment.

They were investigating and calling a lot of people.

I did not know what to think so I looked for car accident lawyers

I eventually found a good one and he informed me they were looking for ways to lower their claim with me.

My attorney did a great job in securing a larger settlement.

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Good Texas car accident lawyers will make a HUGE difference in your case…

Hi, my name is Gregory Baker,

I was involved in a major car accident in Texas.

My horrible story begins in the tire repair business.

I drive an older truck. It is beaten up, but highly dependable.

The company kept my car overnight and was scheduled to replace all four tires. During the tire replacement, the garage contacted me informing me I needed to replace my front brakes.

I just knew they would find something else to do.

They informed me it would take them one additional day.

When I called to pick up my car they delayed and delayed. I was angry when they delayed for an additional day.

But what could I do? I finally called them and informed them I would be down to pick up my truck.

I arrived and I still had to wait several hours. As they rushed my car back together they made errors.

I drove off.

Within four blocks of the garage, I was involved in an accident. I was unable to stop. I ran right through a four-way stop sign and crashed into a car in the middle of the intersection.

I clearly caused the accident. However, when I applied my brakes aggressively they did not respond.

My accident totaled my car and the other vehicle in the intersection.

The driver of the other vehicle threatened me with all sorts of lawsuits. He even thought I was intoxicated for blazing right through the intersection.

Even the police officer had me perform several field sobriety tests.

I did not know what to do. It was chaotic.

I searched Texas car accident lawyers and with some due diligence, I found a good attorney.

My attorney reconstructed the accident to learn what went wrong. After several weeks, my attorney discovered the brake fluid reservoir was not sealed, and that my truck ran out of brake fluid.

The mechanics involved in changing my brakes were clearly responsible.

My lawyer successfully obtained a sizable settlement from the garage.

My Texas car accident lawyers were sharp and very professional.

Hi, my name is Maria Gonzales,

I was involved in a high-speed car accident with an office equipment truck in Texas.

It was late afternoon, November 1st, 2018. I was heading home along with two other car pool buddies. We all work at a dairy plant.

We noticed a truck flying in behind me. The truck was approaching me from behind in the same lane.

The delivery truck driver was making really aggressive moves behind me.

I finally realized he wanted me to switch lanes so he could travel by.

The truck repeated the process of speeding up to me then slowing down. The driver did this three to four times.

I guess he was going to take the next exit and did not want to miss it, so rather than him switching lanes, he wanted me to switch lanes.

This was crazy.

He wanted the traffic on the road to yield to him. What an idiot. Why did I need to move?

I refused to switch lanes. This really made the driver mad. He then gunned it right towards my rear bumper. Then within a few feet of me he started to switch lanes, to the inside passing lane.

He did not switch lanes fast enough and his right front bumper made contact with my left rear bumper. Due to his speed his left front end touched my right rear end.

This caused me to lose control and wipe out. I ended up driving into a tree off the side of the road.

I was hurt pretty bad. I had broken bones and stitches.

I was furious.

I quickly looked up Texas car accident lawyers I called several Texas car accident lawyers and finally settled on one.

My attorney did a fantastic job in securing a good settlement for me.

Hi, my name is Joshua Nelson,

I was involved in a serious car accident in Texas.

I actually survived a collision with a car, while walking in the street.

I had just finished my evening shift. My co-worker offered to give me a ride home. I usually walk the six blocks to my house, but I took the offer for a ride.

I had been working all day, I was tired and hungry and ready to get out of work. My co-worker dropped me off at the corner to my street.

I got out of the car and began walking towards my driveway. There is no cross walk in front of my house. It is a small rural road that is hardly ever traveled on.

I did not see any cars, and I was sure a car would see me.

Within fifty feet of my house, I heard a loud engine screaming towards me. I quickly headed to the edge of the road.

The engine noise was right on top of me. I heard brakes squealing. Then impact. I was slammed to the pavement. I broke all sorts of bones. I am expected to make a full recovery.

I did not know what I should do.

I looked up Texas car accident lawyers and within time, I finally found a good one. One attorney stood out.

This particular attorney did a wonderful job in helping me recover financially.

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Car Insurance is a necessary “evil”.

You would like to think your car insurance will readily step up in the unfortunate event of an accident. You would like to think the process will be painless and a breeze. Insurance companies will fight you mean and hard to keep as much money as they possibly can. This is plain reality.

They are corporations with the purpose of generating as many profits as possible. Their profit purposes force them to cut all their expenses drastically. One way they help boost their profits is to pay out very little in terms of settlements and claims. Sadly, when you have a legitimate claim against an insurance policy you become an opponent against that particular insurance company.

A claims adjuster is an employee of an insurance company who determines how much the company will pay on a claim. They are a different bunch. Insurance claims adjusters have a whole range of resources available to aid them in paying out the absolute least amount of money. Insurance adjusters also employ all sorts of tricks and tactics against you, the claim holder. In fact, they have well-established practices to aid them in dealing with you. The following list represents just a few strategies insurance claims adjusters often utilize:

The very first thing a claims adjuster will do is behave as if he is a good reliable trusted friend.
They want you to do as they suggest. Adjusters attempt to win you over by behaving in a super friendly and we are here to help and I’m on your side approach. Don’t be fooled they have an awful lot of experience in dealing with car insurance claims. They know exactly what to say, when to say it and how to say it. They really know what they are doing! Remember they do not want to write out checks. And the checks they do write out are much smaller than they should have been.

It has been well documented that claims adjusters will dispute and fight every expense involved in a car accident. They question every little medical procedure and supply. You are then left to prove the legitimacy of each and every charge. This is no easy task. All the jargon and technical medical terms are all so confusing.

It has also been well documented that car insurance claims adjusters will promise and say one thing, but neglect to follow through.

It has been well documented that claims adjusters will misrepresent a policy in order to avoid paying certain aspects on a claim. (Take time to study the policy)

It has been well documented that claims adjusters will ask for all sorts of tedious and unnecessary information in order to tire you out and make you jump through all sorts of hoops. They are hoping you will just throw up your arms and take whatever settlement they offer.

It has been well documented that car insurance adjusters will communicate in a confusing and complicated manner that is full of technical nonsense. Again, they are trying to confuse and wear you down in hopes you will go along with whatever they say and suggest.

It has been well documented that claims adjusters will quickly offer you a cash settlement. They want to get off the hook as soon as possible before all of the unforeseen related expenses begin to pop up.

It has been well documented that claims adjusters will ask you to sign release forms granting them access to information. They word these forms very carefully, so they can gain access to all your historical information. Then if necessary, they will use this information against you.

If your car accident is serious enough and you feel like it warrants an attorney then a good lawyer will be able to recognize and deal with obfuscating insurance company tricks and traps.

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Auto accident lawyers are the best way for you to receive a monetary award for your pain and suffering. Personal injury lawyers significantly affect the final monetary value of injury case settlements.

You should contact our car accident lawyers in San Antonio for a number of reasons one of them being if an insurance company refuses to settle a matter in good faith. A personal injury lawyer will work on your behalf to achieve the maximum award for your pain and suffering.

If you’re not sure where to find an auto accident lawyer in San Antonio, there are a few resources. Check online lawyer firm directories, Yellow Pages, and referrals from friends and family. These law firms can help you file claims for brain, head, and neck injuries as a result of truck or automotive crashes and collisions.

Auto accident lawyers and attorneys in San Antonio will work on your case to get you the compensation that you should receive. Call our firm and you will find specialized lawyers who have experience in personal injury law.

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Personal Injury F.A.Q

Car Accidents – Who is at Fault?
Fault is one of the biggest, if not THE most important element, in any car crash claim. The person at fault is the person whose carelessness brought on the car accident, and that is the person who generally must pay for the injury triggered by his or her carelessness. If the conditions surrounding your automobile accident make it apparent that one individual was clearly at fault, then read no more! One of the related articles listed below should be your up coming stop. If, however, liability is not totally clear or if there is shared fault, then fault is apportioned between the people determined by the specifics of the law in your state (see below) on comparative or contributory neglect. When liability is mutual in an automobile accident, it is the insurer’s turn to determine the relative rates of fault of the persons included.

What is Comparative or Contributory Negligence?
Historically, if two people were associated in an incident and the injured individual was even the tiniest bit at fault, the individual would not be eligible to recover anything for his/her injuries or losses. This approach of determining damages is identified in legal groups as pure contributory negligence. For example, say Luke and Martin had been involved in a vehicle accident. Luke hit Martin’s automobile while making a left turn onto a 2-lane street at night. Luke didn’t notice Martin’s vehicle because it was nighttime and a dark one at that. Martin was not driving with his headlights on. Under a pure contributory negligence theory, Martin couldn’t get back damages for his injuries because he was partially at fault for the accident. Sound pretty harsh? Actually, some states still follow this particular rule. Actually, some states still follow this particular rule (Alabama, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia).

But most states now use some proportional type of comparative negligence that makes it possible for a hurt person/persons to regain some damages for his or her injuries, even if he or she was partially at fault. There are presently three variations: Pure comparative fault; proportional comparative fault at 51%; proportional comparative fault at 50%.

Pure Comparative Fault
In states that have adopted pure comparative fault as a measure of damages, if a harmed human being is partly at fault for triggering his own injuries, his damages are lessened by the percentage of his fault. For example, say Michelle was injured in a car wreck for which she was 80% at fault. Damages for her injury amount to $10,000. Michelle will be eligible to recover $2,000 for her injuries, that is, $10,000 less 80% or $8,000 for her percentage of fault. States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Washington.

Proportional Comparative Fault at 51%
The states that have adopted proportional comparative fault bar recovery if you are more than 51% at fault for the accident. In other words, you are not able to file a liability claim and lawsuit towards the other driver’s carelessness if you were more than 51% at fault. For example, Dennis hit Teri’s car while driving in excess of 25 miles per hour over the speed limit while Teri was making an attempt to cross the road. Even though Teri was partially at fault for not looking until the road was entirely clear before crossing, the insurance company allotted fault to Dennis at 60% due to his excessive speed. Even though Dennis sustained a broken arm from the accident, he is not entitled to recover for his injury due to the fact that he was more than 51% at fault for the accident. States: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Proportional Comparative Fault at 50%
In states that have implemented the 50% bar standard in resolving vehicle accident claims, an injured person that is less than 50% at fault for the accident is eligible for compensation. If the injured party is 50% or more at fault, he or she is not entitled to recovery for the injury. For example, Richard and Susan accidentally hit each other’s cars while backing out of their parking spaces at exactly the same time. Both were not looking thoroughly enough when they backed up, and so both were deemed equally at fault for the accident. Neither one will be eligible for damages since both were 50% at fault for the accident. States: Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia.

How is Percentage of Fault Determined?
Right after an accident, it is the job of the insurance company claims adjuster to designate the relative degrees of fault primarily based on the circumstances encompassing the accident. There is no top-secret mathematical method for determining percentages of fault in accident injuries. You and the claims adjuster will negotiate and arrive at some understanding as to what, if any, your allocated fault is. Here is where an experienced personal injury lawyer can prove useful. He or she will know how to assess the accident and advocate for the lowest percentage of fault on your account. If you and the insurance adjuster reach an impasse, a court of law is ultimately your next step to deal with the issue of fault.

Fault and Car Insurance
Insurance firms often offer extra coverage/protection (for extra money) to help you pay for property damage and/or personal injury and medical expenses in spite of fault. So if you are injured in an accident that was mainly your fault and you are not entitled by law to compensation from the other person’s insurance, but you have additional coverage under your own insurance plan, your insurance company will pay for your injuries. This extra insurance policy coverage is called PIP (personal injury protection) or No-Fault coverage. Under this scenario, you would file a liability claim with your own insurance company for medical bills and lost income, up to a specified maximum, without any discussion or difference about the conditions of the accident and who was at fault. Whether you can file for additional expenses against the other person who was at fault in the car accident will depend on your state’s laws. In many states, Uninsured/Underinsured coverage is required. This offers coverage for damages ensuing from an accident with somebody who either has no insurance or does not possess enough insurance to cover your expenses. It also protects you if the other person flees the scene right after the accident or is a driver of a stolen automobile.

Apart from the damages suffered, the degree of fault is probably the most important factor in determining how much you may finally recover from your accident injury. In most instances, both you and the insurance company will know (by the situations surrounding the accident) the degree of fault for both people. Was the other party entirely at fault? Largely at fault? Or only a little at fault? If you are in a comparative fault state, an insurance adjuster will lessen your recuperation amount by your percentage of comparative fault. If you were only 10% at fault, your damages total will be decreased by 10%. Your recuperation will not be reduced by any amount if the accident was clearly someone else’s fault.

If you have been injured in an Accident, please call us today for your no fee, private assessment with an experienced San Antonio Accident Injury lawyer.

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Our Car Accident Lawyer’s Top Ten Things That May Get You Points After a Car Accident

1. Rescuing the other driver from a burning car, plus ten points.
2. Admitting fault, add two points.
3. Whining, subtract two points.
4. Placing blame on everyone else unjustifiably, subtract four points.
5. Lying, minus two points.
6. Lying big time, minus three points.
7. Pretending to be stupid, minus two points.
8. Pretending to be crazy, 72-hour mental evaluation.

9. Trying to hide the evidence, minus four points.
10. Complimenting the officer’s work, add two points.

There is no point system, by the way, so here are ten useful tips of advice from a car accident lawyer to follow if you have been in an accident. You can also learn more about how to handle a car accident in r any city, by calling our law office and learning how we can assist you.

Obviously, if you have had an accident, and you are reading all of this advice, it’s probably been at least a few days since the accident. However, if it’s only been a few hours or if you ever have another accident, here’s what you should do the next time from the start.

First, take a look around and determine if you or anyone, are hurt. If so, taking steps like trying to prevent further injury or loss of blood is the most important thing you can do. Even if some other driver caused you to be injured, it’s just good manners to help the other driver if they are hurt. They may even be so thankful that they admit their fault to you. The worst thing you can do is get angry or start a fight.

Second, make sure everyone is safe from being injured further. If you are in the middle of traffic, and you are dizzy, sit down away from traffic. If your vehicle is a traffic hazard and you have accident warning devices like flares or triangles, put them out on the road to warn other drivers and get away from the car. Let the police or other emergency personnel investigate the scene with the vehicles in place and move them more safely at a later point.

Third, call the police. Accident reports are extremely helpful if the police will do such a report. Let the police know you are injured immediately. Answer the police questions honestly. But if you are dazed or confused, let them know you need medical treatment and answer only what you feel sure about. Remember, your statements can and will be used against you if you admit fault, and it will be too late and too fishy to later say you didn’t know what you were saying at the scene. Police know that your best recollection is immediately after an accident.

Fourth, get the other driver’s information including their names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, make and model of their vehicles, license plate numbers, and their insurance company name and policy number. If there are witnesses, get their names, addresses,Auto and telephone numbers as well. If the other driver makes any admissions of fault, write those down as well.

Fifth, if you have a camera on your cell phone or in the car and you aren’t too injured, take some photos of the vehicles and the scene. If you can’t do it right away, do it after you are released from the hospital.

Sixth, if you are hurt, obtain medical treatment. Don’t decline the ambulance or hospital examination to save your insurance company money or to be stoic. Take your valuables out of your car if you can and get checked out at the hospital. If you are not hurt, don’t get the treatment you don’t need. However, remember, after an accident, you may feel a rush of adrenaline that causes you to only start feeling symptoms of pain a few hours later. If you have a health plan that requires you to obtain permission first, call them and find out where you are allowed to seek treatment.

Seventh, call a good car accident lawyer as soon as you have had your initial treatment, so the attorney can gather other important evidence and prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of you and obtaining such things as recorded statements that you feel fine when many of your symptoms have yet to manifest themselves. A good car accident lawyer can save you from making a great deal of mistakes and can shoulder much of the hassle of knowing what to do about car repairs, car rentals, medical treatment, witness statements, and the like. If you think you will save money by not having an attorney, think again. A good car accident lawyer can almost always obtain much higher settlements, obtain reductions of medical bills and insurance liens and prevent you from making costly mistakes. Also, most car accident attorneys advance costs of obtaining police reports, medical records, and the like and are paid and reimbursed for these costs only out of any settlement.

Eight, you will need to report the accident to your insurance company, but since they will want to take a recorded statement from you, just like any other driver’s insurance company, it’s good advice to retain an attorney first. And if the other driver did not have insurance, remember that it is your own insurance company that will be your adversary. You will also need to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles and your lawyer can give you the form for this.

Ninth, do not agree to settle your claim privately with the person at fault for the accident. This almost never works out to your advantage. Don’t agree to not to call the police. Police reports that determine the fault for an accident are golden. Your agreement to not involve the police only affords an opportunity for the other driver to change his story and blame you when the police will no longer investigate the accident.

Tenth, don’t pay a traffic ticket without a fight if you weren’t at fault or agree to accept a small payment for your vehicle repairs without knowing that the amount will in fact cover the cost of all the repairs.

If you’ve had a car accident anywhere in Texas, we have the knowledge and resources to be your Car Accident Lawyer. Be sure to hire a law firm with auto, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, car, bus, train, boat, and airplane accident experience, wrongful death experience, and insurance law expertise who can ensure you are properly represented and get the compensation you deserve.

If you have a personal injury legal matter, a dog bite or if you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, call our law firm and learn how we can assist you.

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Car Accident Lawyer’s Top Ten Critical Mistakes People Make After Car Accidents

1. Fail to get a police report.
2. Fail to get information on the other driver, his car, and his insurance and witness information.

3. Forget to take photos of the scene, cars, and any scars or bruising.
4. Fail to retain a top car accident lawyer as soon as possible.
5. Fail to inform your insurance company of the accident.
6. Fail to file an accident report form with the DMV.
7. Fail to get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.
8. Fail to follow up with a physical therapist or chiropractor or another specialist if you have pain.
9. Settle the case for a nominal amount.
10. Take some money for car repairs and fail to have the car repaired (which usually costs more).

Now here are ten useful tips of advice from a car accident lawyer to follow if you have been in an accident. You can also learn more about how to handle a car accident by calling our law firm and learning how we can assist you.

Obviously, if you have had an accident, and you are reading all of this advice, it may have been a few hours since the accident. However, if you ever have another accident, or if it’s only been a few hours since you were hurt, here’s what you should do from the start.

First, take a look around and determine if you or anyone, are hurt. If so, taking steps like trying to prevent further injury or loss of blood is the most important thing you can do. Even if some other driver caused you to be injured, it’s just good manners to help the other driver if they are hurt. They may even be so thankful that they admit their fault to you. The worst thing you can do is get angry or start a fight.

Second, make sure everyone is safe from being injured further. If you are in the middle of traffic, and you are dizzy, sit down away from traffic. If your vehicle is a traffic hazard and you have accident warning devices like flares or triangles, put them out on the road to warn other drivers and get away from the car. Let the police and other emergency personnel investigate the scene with the vehicles in place and move them more safely at a later point.

Third, call the police. Accident reports are extremely helpful if the police will do such a report. Let the police know you are injured immediately. Answer the police questions honestly. But if you are dazed or confused, let them know you need medical treatment and answer only what you feel sure about. Remember, your statements can and will be used against you if you admit fault, and it will be too late and too fishy to later say you didn’t know what you were saying at the scene. Police know that your best recollection is immediately after an accident.

Fourth, get the other driver’s information including their names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, make and model of their vehicles, license plate numbers, and their insurance company name and policy number. If there are witnesses, get their names, addresses, and telephone numbers as well. If the other driver makes any admissions of fault, write those down as well.

Fifth, if you have a camera on your cell phone or in the car and you aren’t too injured, take some photos of the vehicles and the scene. If you can’t do it right away, do it after you are released from the hospital.

Sixth, if you are hurt, obtain medical treatment. Don’t decline the ambulance or hospital examination to save your insurance company money or to be stoic. Take your valuables out of your car if you can and get checked out at the hospital. If you are not hurt, don’t get treatment you don’t need. However, remember, after an accident, you may feel a rush of adrenaline that causes you to only start feeling symptoms of pain a few hours later. If you have a health plan that requires you to obtain permission first, call them and find out where you are allowed to seek treatment.

Seventh, call a good car accident lawyer as soon as you have had your initial treatment, so the attorney can gather other important evidence and prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of you and obtaining such things as recorded statements that you feel fine when many of your symptoms have yet to manifest themselves. A good car accident lawyer can save you from making a great deal of mistakes and can shoulder much of the hassle of knowing what to do about car repairs, car rentals, medical treatment, witness statements, and the like. If you think you will save money by not having an attorney, think again. A good car accident lawyer can almost always obtain much higher settlements, obtain reductions of medical bills and insurance liens and prevent you from making costly mistakes. Also, most car accident attorneys advance costs of obtaining police reports, medical records, and the like and are paid and reimbursed for these costs only out of any settlement.

Eighth, you will need to report the accident to your insurance company, but since they will want to take a recorded statement from you, just like any other driver’s insurance company, it’s good advice to retain an attorney first. And if the other driver did not have insurance, remember that it is your own insurance company that will be your adversary. You will also need to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles and your lawyer can give you the form for this.

Ninth, do not agree to settle your claim privately with the person at fault for the accident. This almost never works out to your advantage. Don’t agree to not to call the police. Police reports that determine the fault for an accident are golden. Your agreement to not involve the police only affords an opportunity for the other driver to change his story and blame you when the police will no longer investigate the accident.

Tenth, don’t pay a traffic ticket without a fight if you weren’t at fault or agree to accept a small payment for your vehicle repairs without knowing that the amount will in fact cover the cost of all the repairs.

If you’ve had a car accident anywhere in Texas, we have the knowledge and resources to be your Car Accident Attorney. Be sure to hire a law firm with auto, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, car, bus, train, boat, and airplane accident experience, wrongful death experience, and insurance law expertise who can ensure you are properly represented and get the compensation you deserve.

If you have a personal injury legal matter, a dog bite or if you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, call our law firm and learn how we can assist you.

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