Knowing whether your settlement amount is enough depends on your particular situation, your current losses, and your projected losses in the future. Consider the following factors to determine whether your San Antonio personal injury settlement is sufficient, or if you need to go back to the drawing board: The Negotiation Timeline If your personal…
Documenting your injuries is essential to ensuring that you can prove the defendant is responsible for your injuries and the value of your damages. Documenting your injuries involves seeking medical care, being honest with your healthcare providers, accounting for future care needs, and demonstrating how your injuries affect your daily life and functioning. Seek…
While first-party claims must generally be resolved within 15 days of the insurance company receiving all required information, the settlement claim process is often much longer for third-party claims. Here are some of the factors that can affect how long a San Antonio injury case takes to settle: The Type and Severity of Your…
One of the most common injuries following car accidents in San Antonio is a broken tailbone. The tailbone is a small triangular bone located at the bottom of the spine, consisting of three to five fused vertebrae that serve as an anchor point for muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The following symptoms can indicate a broken…
Assumption of the risk is a legal concept that can limit the compensation in a San Antonio personal injury claim for medical bills, lost income, and other damages after an accident. Here are the basics regarding this legal doctrine. What Is the Assumption of the Risk? Assumption of the risk is a proposition that…
If you lost a loved one in a tragic accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a San Antonio wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and compensation. However, you don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file this type of case. In most situations, you only have two…
Your medical records help demonstrate several important aspects of your case, including the existence of your injuries, their severity, the connection between the accident and your injuries, present and future medical treatment costs, and your need for ongoing medical treatment. Here’s how: The Existence of Injuries Some motor vehicle accidents do not result in…
If you were injured in an accident in Texas, you may be subject to a medical lien that you have to pay before you can recover the rest of your personal injury award for the accident-related medical treatment you received. Here is what you need to know about medical liens in Texas. Explanation of…
After you accept a settlement for an accident in San Antonio, you might be waiting a few days or weeks to receive your personal injury settlement check. However, it may take months or years before you reach this point. Steps Involved in the Settlement Process Before you can receive a settlement check, your San…
If you were just injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you might be concerned about how any settlement you receive might affect your government benefits, such as SSI or Medicaid. This important concept is crucial to your San Antonio auto wreck case, so you should carefully consider the potential…