FAQ: What is my case worth?
This is the magical question, right? I am probably asked this question no less than twenty times a week. Its a fair question, but sadly does not have a clear answer. Your case is worth as much as I can get for it. On last count our algorithm had over one hundred variables that determine
Read MoreFAQ: Do I have a personal injury case?
Remember the video, Three Points to every Personal Injury Case, located on my home page? That is where you must start. 1. Are you at fault?2. is there insurance on the other side (or in the alternative, do you have Uninsured Motorist Coverage with your own insurance)?3. And most importantly are you Injured? If you
Read MoreFAQ: How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident?
All cases are different, so a “good settlement” would be different on every case. There is no exact number or science to calculating a good settlement. Whether in a car accident or in a motorcycle accident, the settlement will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the facts of what happened,
Read MoreFAQ: Should you call a lawyer after a car accident?
If you are involved in a collision and were injured, then you should call a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can investigate the incident, establish liability, find police reports and insurance information, and help in all aspects of your injury claim. This allows you, as the injured victim, to focus on
Read MoreFAQ: How long does it take to get a personal injury settlement check?
Settlement Check Question? Most personal injury settlement checks are issued after a release is signed and received by the insurance company. The release officially ends the case. Once a release is signed and received, it will typically take about 7-10 days for a check to arrive in the mail and be available for pick up.
Read MoreFAQ: How do I settle a personal injury claim without an attorney?
You can always settle your personal injury claim without an attorney. The question is, Should you? Insurance companies frequently try and take advantage of individuals immediately following a collision. Insurance companies offer low settlements in the hopes that the “quick cash” will entice someone into settling without knowing their options. Attorneys have a wealth of
Read MoreFAQ: What happens if I’m partially at fault for the accident?
Texas is an at fault state; that means the person that is at fault for a collision will be responsible for covering the other person’s damages. If you are partially at fault for a collision, but the majority of fault still lies with the other person, then the amount that the other person has to
Read MoreFAQ: Will my personal injury case go to trial?
While almost 95% of personal injury cases settle without a trial, sometimes trial is inevitable. Whether or not your case actually proceeds to trial depends on many factors, some of which include: · How the case was worked up before a lawsuit was filed; · Liability disputes; · Severity of injury; · Impairment or other
Read MoreFAQ: 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
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