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 MoreScooters, Scooters, Everywhere
Whether you live in the Austin or are just visiting, chances are you have seen one of the more than 2,000 electric scooters that have popped up in Austin seemingly overnight. These scooters are dockless, quick (up to 15 mph), easily accessible, and in many cases just dumped on the sidewalk once the user has
Read MoreWhat can you do to avoid a car accident?
What can you do to avoid a car accident? After handling tens of thousands of auto accidents in the Austin area, I will try and offer some advice and suggestions on how to avoid a traffic accident in our busy town. When entering an intersection, do not assume that a green light means go… Look
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Spring 2018 Submissions now being Accepted
The Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship is open to all 2L and 3L law students at an accredited US law school. Submissions for the Spring 2018 scholarship are being accepted now through June 15th. To apply, simply submit a 500-1,000 word essay describing how you plan on helping others with your legal career. Good
Read MoreFall 2017 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Funk & Associates is pleased to announce that the winner of the first Funk Law Student Scholarship is Irene Hong from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Her wonderful essay can be found below. The phone rings and I answer. After confirming for the frantic caller that she has reached the Food Stamp Hotline, I
Read More