FAQ: Do I have a personal injury case?
There are three things Funk and Associates looks for when evaluating a car wreck in Austin. First, you cannot be at fault. Second, you have to be injured. The lawyers at Funk and Associates are personal injury lawyers in Austin, if you aren’t hurt, you do not need a personal injury lawyer. Let that at
Read MoreFAQ: How much does a personal injury lawyer charge?
The lawyers at Funk and Associates work on something called a contingency basis. This is different from the way many lawyers charge fees. At Funk and Associates, our personal injury lawyers do not charge an hourly rate or ask you to put down a retainer. We will never ask the client to pay anything out
Read MoreFAQ: What are the types of Compensatory Damages?
Compensatory damages are damages awarded to try and make the injured person whole again. It is easy to quantify certain compensatory damages like medical bills and lost wages. However, it is difficult to quantify pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress that a person might have suffered after an accident. If you were in
Read MoreFAQ: How much Compensation do you Get for Whiplash?
Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to calculate the compensation would be for whiplash. Every case is different. There are multiple factors that will increase or decrease the value of a case. For example, was it just whiplash that the injured person is suffering from. Were there other injuries? These are just a few of
Read MoreFAQ: What is the Statute of Limitations on a Wrongful Death Suit?
The statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim is two years from the deceased person’s death. However, there are a few exceptions to this law. The following exceptions are: • When the plaintiff is a minor child; • When the Defendant or their negligence is unknown; • Fraud; • Mental or Physical Incapacity. If
Read MoreFAQ: How do You Calculate Pain and Suffering?
Calculating Pain and suffering is a complicated process. There is no magic formula that can give you the answer. However, there are ways to explain and make insurance companies understand your pain and the suffering that you have gone through, after an accident. We have gone through many different ways to accomplish these goals from,
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas
Motor vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas are sadly on the rise. According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights released by TxDOT, there were a total of 63,610 serious auto crashes in Texas in 2012 causing injuries to 230,506 people. Of these, 87,087 people were seriously injured and 3,399 sadly died. Based on the crashes
Read MoreHurricane Harvey is causing car accidents in Austin
Hurricane Harvey is causing car accidents in Austin. Hurricane Harvey made landfall last week and destroyed several cities. As it started moving its way northeast it caused Houston and several of its suburbs to suffer massive floods. People lost their lives and those who survived now face the aftermath. Our thoughts and prayers are with all
Read MoreDiminished Value in Texas
Diminished Value Claims In Texas When you are involved in a car crash in Austin, many problems arise. One of those problems is what to do about the damage to your vehicle. Generally, there are two possible outcomes on a vehicle damage claim: #1 Your vehicle is fixable and can be repaired #2 Your vehicle
Read MoreEstado de Inmigración: No importa cuando no tiene en la culpa
Estado de Inmigración: No importa cuando no tiene en la culpa Austin, Texas es una ciudad en crecimiento. Usted lo ve cada vez que conduce por la Interestatal 35 o Loop 1. Mucha gente se muda a Austin todos los días de todo el mundo, añadiendo a la hermosa diversidad de Austin. La comunidad de
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