Law Student Scholarship Spring 2020 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 2020 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 MoreFAQ: How long does it take to settle a diminished value claim?
The time it takes to settle a diminished value claim in Texas depends on numerous factors. These may include the insurance company involved, how much evidence is needed to prove the diminished value, the extent of the repairs and/or re-repairs, etc. Sometimes a diminished value expert must be hired (usually on more expensive cars) to
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: Me resbalé y me lastimé. ¿Necesito un abogado?
Si. Al igual que otros casos de lesiones, tiene dos años a partir de la fecha del accidente para entablar una demanda contra la persona, empresa o entidad. Hay varios factores a tener en cuenta al analizar un caso de resbalón y caída, que incluyen, entre otros, si se le permitió estar en las instalaciones,
Read MoreFAQ: Do Insurance companies pay diminished value?
A variety of factors will determine whether an insurance company will pay diminished value on a property damage claim in Texas. The age and condition of the vehicle, the make, model and year of the vehicle, the damages that were repaired and the insurance company involved will all factor in to whether a diminished value
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Es posible demandar a un gobierno?
Si bien es posible demandar a un gobierno o agencia gubernamental, se aplican muchas reglas para hacerlo. Un abogado experto podrá navegar por los requisitos, plazos y procedimientos involucrados en tomar medidas contra un gobierno o agencia gubernamental. Esta respuesta tiene muchas partes móviles. Llámenos, estaremos encantados de analizar los hechos y la agencia gubernamental
Read MoreFAQ: Does Texas allow Diminished value claims?
Yes, in some instances Texas does allow an individual that DID NOT cause the car accident to make a diminished value claim for the loss of market value to their vehicle after it is repaired. This does not mean every vehicle will qualify. For example, a very old car may not have suffered any diminished
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Es confidencial lo que le digo a mi abogado?
Las comunicaciones entre sus abogados están protegidas como privilegio abogado-cliente. Existen pocas excepciones a este privilegio, como cuando el cliente está involucrado en un delito activo o participa activamente en un fraude. Esto puede incluir cuando un cliente comete perjurio, un cliente hace amenazas serias para dañar a otra persona y también cuando el cliente
Read MoreFAQ: What should I do if I’m injured at work?
If you are injured at work, call a lawyer. The first thing you should do after receiving your initial medical care is contact an experienced injury lawyer. They can advise you on your legal rights and discuss your possible case with you. If there is a case to pursue, the attorney can send out vital
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Es mi caso lo suficientemente grande como para que lo maneje un abogado?
No existe un criterio o fórmula mágica que pueda decirle si su caso es lo suficientemente grande como para que lo maneje un abogado. Cada caso es diferente, por lo que es imperativo que un abogado experimentado hable con usted sobre los detalles específicos de su caso y lo que podemos hacer por usted. Si
Read MoreFAQ: What the heck is a “contingent fee”?
What Is A Contingent Fee? A contingent fee is a type of fee that is contingent on success (whether or not you win your case at trial or settle out of court) This means that if a personal injury lawyer is successful in getting you money on your case, they get paid their legal fees.
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