If you are considering whether or not to file an injury claim, you are likely looking into the process to learn more about what’s involved. You are always welcome to contact an attorney at Alex R. Hernandez Jr. PLLC to tell us about your Corpus Christi case and your hopes with regard to compensation. See below for a few personal injury FAQs.
What’s the time limit on filing a personal injury case in Texas?
In the state of Texas, all injury victims have up to two years from the date of the injury accident to submit a claim for damages.
What are damages, and what types can you receive?
Damages are the negative effects the accident and your injuries have brought to your life. You could have suffered financially due to your accident, and you may have suffered physically, mentally, and emotionally, too. You are owed compensation for all these losses. Examples of common damages are pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost income.
What are the steps in the personal injury claim process?
These are the main steps to the personal injury claim process:
- Investigating your accident
- Collecting evidence to prove fault
- Gathering medical evidence
- Documenting your losses
- Putting your injury case together
- Presenting your case to an insurance company
- Insurance negotiations
- Settlement
- Going to trial (rare)
What’s a contingency fee arrangement, and do you offer this?
A contingency fee arrangement is when your attorney agrees to only get paid after they’ve won you a settlement for your personal injury case. That means that you don’t pay any attorney fees up front, and the attorney gets paid from the settlement. We do offer this arrangement!
Can I still file an injury claim if I was partially to blame for my accident?
Yes. Because of Texas’s modified comparative negligence law, you can still seek damages even if you were partly responsible for causing the accident. As long as you weren’t more than 50 percent responsible, you can submit a claim.
Reach Out to a Personal Injury Lawyer in Corpus Christi, TX
To get the rest of your questions answered, call Alex R. Hernandez Jr. PLLC at 361-792-3811 or fill out the case review form down below. We will answer your questions for free during an initial case review.
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