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TEXAS PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM
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CAR ACCIDENTS
When people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
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When people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
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When people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
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When people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
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When people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
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WHY AK LAW FIRM IS DIFFERENT
I started the AK Law Firm with the idea that if we put the clients’ needs first, the results will follow – and I have been right.
Many personal injury lawyers opt for quick, small settlements instead of fighting for the full payout their clients deserve.
WE STAND OUT. WE FIGHT TO THE FINISH.
OVER $100,000,000 RECOVERED
Within the Last 5 Years!
Texas Personal Injury Law Firm
Trusted by over 4,000+ clients in the last 5 years
Answers from AK to Common Questions
How much is my car accident claim worth?
It depends. The following are just some of the factors that determine the value of your claim:
- Who was responsible for the incident? Is it 100% on the defendant? Is the other insurance company claiming you should share some blame?
- What is the extent of your injuries? The more injuries, the more valuable your bodily injury claim is.
- What are the policy limits of the at-fault driver?
- Do you carry Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage on your policy? (see other FAQ below related to this type of coverage)
- How soon after the incident did you begin treatment?
- How many previous accidents have you been involved in?
- How many workplace injuries have you had in the past?
- Your age, race and gender – yes, believe it or not, insurance companies factor this into their offers
Every claim has a different value. Even if your mother’s brother’s uncle got $1,000,000.00 in their car accident it doesn’t mean anything about what your claim is worth. Car accident claims are like snowflakes – no two are exactly alike.
But, at the AK Law Firm, we have seen a lot of snowflakes. So, we know what makes your case stronger and potentially adds value to your case. While no lawyer can tell you the value of your case (and anyone who tries is lying – run away!) we can tell you what you need to do in order to maximize your case value and we can also warn you about the negatives in your case that will affect the value. That’s why you hire a lawyer.
Can you file a police report days after an accident in Texas?
You have ten (10) days to file a police report after a car accident in Texas. However, you should do it as quickly as possible because facts are forgotten and stories change. Once the defendant goes home and talks to enough family members they may be convinced the crash was not their fault, even if they admitted fault to you at the scene. The best practice is to wait (yes, I know it takes a long time) for the police to arrive at the scene. However, if you cannot, you should make the time and quickly file a police report within a few days after the accident.
How long after a car accident can someone sue you in Texas?
You have two (2) years from the date of the accident to get a lawsuit on file in Texas. This is called the “statute of limitations.” Once you have a lawsuit on file the statute of limitations is preserved and the case can go on however long afterwards and you will be protected.
But, in reality, you cannot wait around for two years without doing anything and then hope to file a claim. At that point, your claim won’t be of much value at all. It is important that you act immediately after a crash. Every day that goes by without medical treatment the insurance company drops the value of your case. So, while you have two years to file your lawsuit, you have just a few days to get your case going in order to make sure you maximize your case value.
What do I do after a hit-and-run accident?
- Gather Evidence
- Take pictures
- Look for witnesses
- Look for cameras in the area
- Write down anything you can remember – defendant’s license plate or any other facts
- Call the police to the scene
- The police can possibly help try to find the person or at least write a report. Your insurance company will require this report be written to make a claim.
- Contact your insurance company
- Hire an attorney to help you put all the information together and let you know if you have a case
Why should I seek medical attention after an accident?
The insurance company is going to value your bodily injury claim directly in relation to:
- When you started your medical treatment
- How long you went to medical treatment
- What types of injuries did you suffer
If the insurance company sees that you didn’t get medical treatment for 30 days after your car accident, then your claim is going to lose significant value. To the insurance company – you must not be that hurt if you didn’t go treat immediately. While your life is undoubtedly busy, you must make time for medical treatment. This is true even if your pain levels are low. Even if you just go to an emergency clinic just to report your pain and then don’t treat for some time that is better than delaying your treatment.
The injuries you suffer in a car accident may seem small, but they are permanent. Many times, clients don’t truly feel the full extent of the pain until days or weeks after the incident. But, by then their case may have already lost a lot of value. That is why it is very important to seek out an attorney and treatment immediately after an accident – even if you don’t really think you need one.
Should I get a lawyer for a car accident that was my fault in Texas?
The insurance company is going to value your bodily injury claim directly in relation to:
- When you started your medical treatment
- How long you went to medical treatment
- What types of injuries did you suffer
If the insurance company sees that you didn’t get medical treatment for 30 days after your car accident, then your claim is going to lose significant value. To the insurance company – you must not be that hurt if you didn’t go treat immediately. While your life is undoubtedly busy, you must make time for medical treatment. This is true even if your pain levels are low. Even if you just go to an emergency clinic just to report your pain and then don’t treat for some time that is better than delaying your treatment.
The injuries you suffer in a car accident may seem small, but they are permanent. Many times, clients don’t truly feel the full extent of the pain until days or weeks after the incident. But, by then their case may have already lost a lot of value. That is why it is very important to seek out an attorney and treatment immediately after an accident – even if you don’t really think you need one.
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