Most people don’t realize that there are time limits within which you must file your legal claims, or they could be forever barred by what is called the statute of limitations. Generally, the statute of limitations differs depending on what kind of claims you are asserting. For example, for negligence claims in Texas, with a few exceptions, you must file your lawsuit within three years of when you knew or should have known of your injury. If you miss the filing deadline that governs your claims, you may never be able to recover any money, even if liability is clear and you have significant damages. The statute of limitations is harsh and generally unforgiving. Therefore, it is critical that you consult with an attorney to determine whether you have a case and the time by which you need to file any lawsuit by.
You may also have heard from family members and friends who say that they negotiated with the insurance company directly and “saved an attorney fee.” While undoubtedly some people do negotiate with insurance companies directly, this is almost always a bad idea for the injured person. Insurance companies have large numbers of in-house adjusters and attorneys who are experienced in dealing with personal injury cases. But the defense attorneys and adjusters represent the interests of the insurance companies, not the injured person. The fact of the matter is that if you negotiate with an insurance company directly, they will take advantage of the fact that you are not represented by an experienced personal injury attorney who can assert and protect your rights. You can almost guarantee that any settlement negotiated with an insurance company by an unrepresented person will result in an inadequate and deficient recovery for the injured person. An injured person should always have experienced counsel to represent their interests, protect their rights, and maximize their recovery.
Yes! According to a research published in 2014 by The Insurance Research Council (IRC) titled “Attorney Involvement In Auto Injury Claims,” injured people who engage a lawyer receive a three and a half times bigger compensation than those who do not. The value of engaging an attorney, according to the insurance industry, was a nearly 39 percent increase in the total amount recovered. Even after accounting for attorney’s expenses, the injured party received nearly three times as much as they would have if they had not hired an attorney. The insurance business does not want you to hire a lawyer because they are well aware that a good lawyer will force them to pay.
An first consultation allows potential customers to chat with our experts about the circumstance they or a loved one is dealing with. On our end, we obtain a greater grasp of your long-term objectives, needs, and how our legal team can best assist you. We break down your legal alternatives so you may make an informed decision about how to proceed. Please keep in mind that if you decide to pursue mediation, a lawsuit, or another course of action, we will almost certainly need to conduct extra investigation into your case in order to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Probate is the legal procedure of validating a recently deceased person’s will and the administration of their estate.With correct beneficiary designations, assets held in trusts, retirement accounts, annuities, and life insurance can avoid probate. Probate usually entails paperwork and lawyer appearances in court. The estate property is used to pay the lawyers and court fees, which would otherwise go to the persons who inherit the deceased person’s property.
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