Spring 2019 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Funk & Associates is pleased to announce that the winner of the Spring 2019 Funk Law Student Scholarship is Lisa Ruan from Widener University Delaware Law School in Wilmington, DE. Her inspiring essay about her father and his struggles, his eventual success with his case, and how it impacted her life can be found below.
Read MoreFAQ: How long does it take to settle a wrongful death suit?
Unfortunately, there is no set time frame in settling a wrongful death case.
Read MoreFAQ: How do you prove wrongful death?
You have to prove that the Defendant’s wrongful act caused the deceased person’s death and that you are a statutory beneficiary of the deceased person.
Read MoreFAQ: How much is the average settlement for a car accident?
There is no average settlement for a car accident. There are too many factors to list that can affect a case in a positive and negative way. However, if you suffered an accident and you were injured, please contact your local Austin Personal Injury Attorneys at Funk & Associates.
Read MoreFAQ: How long does it take to get a settlement from a car accident?
Unfortunately, there is no set time frame in settling a car accident case. However, you do have two years, from the date of the accident, to file a lawsuit or settle the case against the person that caused the accident.
Read MoreFAQ: How do you calculate pain and suffering?
This is a subjective award which takes into account many factors including, but not limited to, mental anguish, temporary and permanent impairment, disfigurement, loss of consortium, and future pain and suffering stemming from the injuries.
Read MoreFAQ: How much do insurance companies pay for pain and suffering?
There is no set amount that is awarded for pain and suffering and is a largely subjective payment based on doctor’s records, affected daily living, client testimony, and any future impairment arising from the injuries sustained in the accident.
Read MoreFAQ: How much compensation do you get for brain injury?
Brain injuries are compensated much higher than soft tissue injuries and in some cases fractures. The amount of compensation is dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the degree of negligence of the at fault party, the extent or severity of the injury itself, and any present or future impairment caused
Read MoreFAQ: How much can I get for pain and suffering from a car accident?
There is no set number that you can get for “pain and suffering” in a car accident claim. Pain and suffering is part of a subset of damages called “general damages“ and will vary from case to case depending on the circumstances and the nature of the injury. This is why it is pivotal to
Read MoreFAQ: What percentage does a personal injury lawyer take?
Personal injury lawyers typically charge anywhere from 30-50 percent of the gross recovery, depending on a wide range of factors. There is usually an escalation in the fee once suit is filed or an appeal is pursued. Furthermore, most personal injury lawyers (in Austin and elsewhere) will take cases on a “contingent basis.” That means
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