FAQ: What should I do after a personal injury accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, there are numerous steps you should take to protect your rights, first and foremost, hiring an attorney. An attorney can help take some of the stress of the situation away and facilitate much of the things can seem overwhelming to injured victims. At Funk and Associates, our
Read MoreFAQ: How do I find a good personal injury lawyer?
There are many ways to seek out and find a good personal injury lawyer in Austin. Among the possible ways to search: · Googling attorneys and/or law firms; · Looking at their online reviews on a variety of websites such as google and yelp in addition to speaking with people who have hired the said
Read More18-Wheeler/Commercial Vehicle
18-Wheeler/Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Austin Accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles can cause serious bodily injury. When people think of injuries caused by low speed collisions, they usually think of neck and back injuries or “soft tissue” injuries. However, accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles (whether at a high or low
Read MoreSpring 2019 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Funk & Associates is pleased to announce that the winner of the Spring 2019 Funk Law Student Scholarship is Lisa Ruan from Widener University Delaware Law School in Wilmington, DE. Her inspiring essay about her father and his struggles, his eventual success with his case, and how it impacted her life can be found below.
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Spring 2019 Submissions now Closed
The Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship for Spring 2019 is now closed. The winner will be announced in late July 2019.
Read MoreFAQ: How long does it take to settle a wrongful death suit?
Unfortunately, there is no set time frame in settling a wrongful death case.
Read MoreFAQ: How do you prove wrongful death?
You have to prove that the Defendant’s wrongful act caused the deceased person’s death and that you are a statutory beneficiary of the deceased person.
Read MoreFAQ: How much is the average settlement for a car accident?
There is no average settlement for a car accident. There are too many factors to list that can affect a case in a positive and negative way. However, if you suffered an accident and you were injured, please contact your local Austin Personal Injury Attorneys at Funk & Associates.
Read MoreFAQ: How long does it take to get a settlement from a car accident?
Unfortunately, there is no set time frame in settling a car accident case. However, you do have two years, from the date of the accident, to file a lawsuit or settle the case against the person that caused the accident.
Read MoreFAQ: How do you calculate pain and suffering?
This is a subjective award which takes into account many factors including, but not limited to, mental anguish, temporary and permanent impairment, disfigurement, loss of consortium, and future pain and suffering stemming from the injuries.
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