FAQ: Do I need a personal injury attorney? Should I get a lawyer after a car accident? Is it worth it to hire a lawyer?
Many times, clients will call our office and ask us: do I need a lawyer? The answer is, it depends. If you are hurt, and you are seeking treatment for your injuries; yes, you need a lawyer. The insurance company is in the business of saving money. They want to nickel and dime you, stall
Read MoreFAQ: Do I have a personal injury case?
There are three things Funk and Associates looks for when evaluating a car wreck in Austin. First, you cannot be at fault. Second, you have to be injured. The lawyers at Funk and Associates are personal injury lawyers in Austin, if you aren’t hurt, you do not need a personal injury lawyer. Let that at
Read MoreFAQ: How much does a personal injury lawyer charge?
The lawyers at Funk and Associates work on something called a contingency basis. This is different from the way many lawyers charge fees. At Funk and Associates, our personal injury lawyers do not charge an hourly rate or ask you to put down a retainer. We will never ask the client to pay anything out
Read MoreFAQ: What are the types of Compensatory Damages?
Compensatory damages are damages awarded to try and make the injured person whole again. It is easy to quantify certain compensatory damages like medical bills and lost wages. However, it is difficult to quantify pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress that a person might have suffered after an accident. If you were in
Read MoreFAQ: How much Compensation do you Get for Whiplash?
Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to calculate the compensation would be for whiplash. Every case is different. There are multiple factors that will increase or decrease the value of a case. For example, was it just whiplash that the injured person is suffering from. Were there other injuries? These are just a few of
Read MoreFAQ: What is the Statute of Limitations on a Wrongful Death Suit?
The statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim is two years from the deceased person’s death. However, there are a few exceptions to this law. The following exceptions are: • When the plaintiff is a minor child; • When the Defendant or their negligence is unknown; • Fraud; • Mental or Physical Incapacity. If
Read MoreFAQ: How do You Calculate Pain and Suffering?
Calculating Pain and suffering is a complicated process. There is no magic formula that can give you the answer. However, there are ways to explain and make insurance companies understand your pain and the suffering that you have gone through, after an accident. We have gone through many different ways to accomplish these goals from,
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Spring 2018 Submissions now being Accepted
The Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship is open to all 2L and 3L law students at an accredited US law school. Submissions for the Spring 2018 scholarship are being accepted now through June 15th. To apply, simply submit a 500-1,000 word essay describing how you plan on helping others with your legal career. Good
Read MoreFall 2017 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Funk & Associates is pleased to announce that the winner of the first Funk Law Student Scholarship is Irene Hong from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Her wonderful essay can be found below. The phone rings and I answer. After confirming for the frantic caller that she has reached the Food Stamp Hotline, I
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas
Motor vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas are sadly on the rise. According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights released by TxDOT, there were a total of 63,610 serious auto crashes in Texas in 2012 causing injuries to 230,506 people. Of these, 87,087 people were seriously injured and 3,399 sadly died. Based on the crashes
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