FAQ: When should I contact a lawyer after a motorcycle accident?
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need to contact Funk and Associates right away. Motorcycle accidents are often severe due to the vulnerability of motorcycle riders on the roadway when they are struck by vehicles. While the injured victim recovers in the hospital from their injures, valuable evidence and information may
Read MoreFAQ: What sort of costs can I recover in a traumatic brain injury lawsuit?
There are a variety of damages you can recover if you suffer a traumatic brain injury. In addition to past and future medical expenses, you can also recover past and future pain and suffering, mental anguish and impairment depending on the severity of the TBI. You can also recover past lost wages and loss of
Read MoreFAQ: Is it possible for symptoms of a head injury to not appear right away?
Yes. The brain is one of the most intricate and delicate pieces of the human body. Scientists and doctors continue to learn more every day. As such, there is no right or wrong way for a brain to function after an injury. The injuries and symptoms you suffer will be unique and specific to each
Read MoreFAQ: What accidents commonly cause traumatic brain injuries?
There is no specific car wreck or event that causes a traumatic brain injury. However, more often than not, you will suffer a concussion through some sort of whiplash or impact to your head as a result of a personal injury accident. The symptoms can be severe, but may also be very mild and mimic
Read MoreFAQ: What should I look for when choosing an attorney to represent me in a traumatic brain injury?
1. Experience – Have they dealt with these kind of cases and do they know the city, its people, and its Courts? 2. Personality – Are you a fit with this lawyer. You want a bulldog who only you can pet! 3. Case load – Does the firm have the time for you; or are
Read MoreFAQ: How long do I have to file a traumatic brain injury lawsuit?
Every personal injury case in Texas has a time limit by which you must settle the case or file a lawsuit in order to preserve the claim. This time limit period is called a statute of limitations. If you do not resolve your case through a negotiated settlement or file a lawsuit before the time
Read MoreFAQ: What are the benefits of filing a lawsuit for my traumatic brain injury?
The benefits of filing a lawsuit in your traumatic brain injury case vary depending on the circumstances. Some benefits of filing a lawsuit vs. settling one, involve the following: preserve the Statute of limitations of the claim, identifying all of the responsible parties, obtain information and or documents through discovery unavailable prior to filing, understanding
Read MoreFAQ: What is a concussion worth in a lawsuit?
There is no set amount that a concussion is worth in a lawsuit. A variety of factors will come into play to determine what your case is worth. For example, does a small child have the concussion, or is it an adult? How did the concussion occur, was it a standard car wreck, a slip
Read MoreFAQ: What are some of the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can vary widely depending on the severity of the injury, but some common ones may include: headaches and/or migraines, loss of memory, vision problems, mood swings, dizziness and/or nausea, and post concussive syndrome. If you have experienced any of these symptoms as a result of a personal injury, you
Read MoreFAQ: How is diminished value of my car calculated? How do you prove diminished value?
It is difficult to prove exact diminished value for any one vehicle because placing a value on the vehicle will be a subjective assessment made by different individuals. The most effective way to calculate diminished value is to hire an expert specializing in this field. This is usually an expert in car pricing, local market
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