FAQ: 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
Read MoreSpring 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.
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