FAQ: What is GAP insurance?
GAP insurance has nothing to do with your auto insurance policy. It is usually purchased from the company financing your vehicle. If you owe more money than the fair market value of your car, your GAP insurance pays that GAP in price. Hence, if the Fair Market Value of the vehicle is $10,000 and you
Read MoreFAQ: What if my car is totaled but my car was financed?
The big question here is how much do you owe? For example, if the Fair Market Value of your car is $10,000 and you owe $8,000, your lien holder will receive $8000 and you will receive the equity in the vehicle, or $2,000. However, if the Fair Market Value of the vehicle is $10,000 and
Read MoreFAQ: How long does this process take?
Every case is different. Some cases come to us after the person as already healed and is ready to settle the case. These cases can be completed in a few weeks after we begin the negotiation with the insurance company. Other cases require complex surgery and recovery and may require a lawsuit which can take
Read MoreFAQ: Should you call a lawyer after a car accident?
If you are involved in a collision and were injured, then you should call a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can investigate the incident, establish liability, find police reports and insurance information, and help in all aspects of your injury claim. This allows you, as the injured victim, to focus on
Read MoreFAQ: How long does it take to get a personal injury settlement check?
Settlement Check Question? Most personal injury settlement checks are issued after a release is signed and received by the insurance company. The release officially ends the case. Once a release is signed and received, it will typically take about 7-10 days for a check to arrive in the mail and be available for pick up.
Read MoreFAQ: How do I settle a personal injury claim without an attorney?
You can always settle your personal injury claim without an attorney. The question is, Should you? Insurance companies frequently try and take advantage of individuals immediately following a collision. Insurance companies offer low settlements in the hopes that the “quick cash” will entice someone into settling without knowing their options. Attorneys have a wealth of
Read MoreFAQ: What happens if I’m partially at fault for the accident?
Texas is an at fault state; that means the person that is at fault for a collision will be responsible for covering the other person’s damages. If you are partially at fault for a collision, but the majority of fault still lies with the other person, then the amount that the other person has to
Read MoreFAQ: Will my personal injury case go to trial?
While almost 95% of personal injury cases settle without a trial, sometimes trial is inevitable. Whether or not your case actually proceeds to trial depends on many factors, some of which include: · How the case was worked up before a lawsuit was filed; · Liability disputes; · Severity of injury; · Impairment or other
Read MoreFAQ: What should I do after a personal injury accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, there are numerous steps you should take to protect your rights, first and foremost, hiring an attorney. An attorney can help take some of the stress of the situation away and facilitate much of the things can seem overwhelming to injured victims. At Funk and Associates, our
Read More18-Wheeler/Commercial Vehicle
18-Wheeler/Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Austin Accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles can cause serious bodily injury. When people think of injuries caused by low speed collisions, they usually think of neck and back injuries or “soft tissue” injuries. However, accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles (whether at a high or low
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