Suppose you are involved in a car accident. You exchange information with the other driver and discover that you both have the same insurance company. What now? Does that make a difference in how the claims are handled? The answer is “No.” Don’t look at it as the same insurance company. Look at it as …
So many times, you hear personal injury attorneys use the phrase “No Fees Unless You Collect.” or, “No Attorney Fees until You Recover.” But what does this really mean? What is being described is an attorney contingency fee contract, and here is how is works…. How a Contingency Fee Contract works. The typical contingency fee …
You just had a car accident. You make a claim against the other driver’s insurance company. They do their investigation and lead you to believe that they will take care of your claim. Instead, the insurance company either fails to pay a fair amount for your claim or they deny your claim altogether. What if …
Who do I Sue? The Driver or the Insurance Company? A Discussion about “Direct Actions.” Read More »
As a personal injury attorney in Dallas, I have represented clients with some pretty serious injuries resulting from car accidents: Broken arms, broken, legs, traumatic brain injuries, surgeries, etc. I have also encountered difficulties in explaining to those clients that their recovery may be limited based upon the amount of insurance that is available. This …
Why Can’t I Get More Money? How Insurance Policy Limits Work Read More »
Many times I have potential clients call me and say that they were injured in a car crash that was not their fault, but the “adjuster is putting some percentage negligence on me….” This is called comparative negligence. Under Texas law, comparative negligence may be a partial or total defense to a civil claim for …
Question: I was injured in a car wreck about a year ago. The attorney sent me to a doctor (chiropractor). I have been treating with no real improvement in my condition. Will it hurt my case if I get a second opinion? Robert’s Answer: No, it will not hurt to get a second opinion. Do …
Can I Change My Doctor in a Personal Injury Case? Read More »
Question: I was in a car accident that was not my fault. We exchanged information, but the insurance information I got from the other driver was incorrect. When I called, they said there was no coverage and the policy was not in effect. What can I do? Robert’s Answer: This happens more times than you …
It’s a very common scenario. You got into a car accident that wasn’t your fault. The other driver is very apologetic and says he will pay for the damages himself. He asks that you not exchange insurance information or call the police. He gives you his name and all his contact information. You are convinced …
We Agreed Not to Exchange Insurance Information…. Read More »
Question: I sold my car to a guy and got a bill of sale. A year later, the car was involved in an accident. I am now getting letters from insurance companies and attorneys because my name is on the title. What do I do? Robert’s Answer: The reason you are being contacted is because …
I sold my car and it was involved in an accident… Read More »
Here is a scenario: You’ve just been involved in a car accident. You then go to the hospital by ambulance. When you get to the hospital, they ask you for your auto insurance information. You give it to them. You also sign a number of papers that you really don’t even know what they are. …
