FAQ: 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
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.
Read MoreFAQ: How much do insurance companies pay for pain and suffering?
There is no set amount that is awarded for pain and suffering and is a largely subjective payment based on doctor’s records, affected daily living, client testimony, and any future impairment arising from the injuries sustained in the accident.
Read MoreFAQ: How much compensation do you get for brain injury?
Brain injuries are compensated much higher than soft tissue injuries and in some cases fractures. The amount of compensation is dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the degree of negligence of the at fault party, the extent or severity of the injury itself, and any present or future impairment caused
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