Car Accidents

Every year there are over 6,300,000 car accidents in America. Approximately 3,000,000 people are injured in those accidents, 2,000,000 of those injuries are permanent – forever changing the lives of those affected. There are over 42,000 fatalities every year as a result of car accidents. Nearly 115 people every single day are hurt or killed in motor vehicle accidents. If you haven’t been affected by a car accident yet, statistics suggest that you will.

If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, our Law Firm can help. We are uniquely positioned to assist residents who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own in car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents.

Motor vehicle accidents can lead to life-changing injuries that devastate individuals and families alike. Brain damage, internal injuries, broken bones, and death can result from accidents caused by people who are not paying attention. Our Law Firm has successfully represented people whose lives were dramatically changed due to car accidents and has achieved compensation for our clients despite increasing opposition from the insurance industry. If you would like to talk to a car accident attorney, call us toll-free for a free consultation.

WHY DO CAR ACCIDENTS HAPPEN?

The most common reason for car accidents is careless or reckless drivers. Alcohol use, cellular telephones, texting, radios, and eating all contribute to distracting drivers from driving safely. A single moment of distraction can change lives forever. Just one bad decision can destroy a family. If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a car wreck, our Law Firm will investigate your claim to determine who is responsible and will work hard to obtain compensation for that loss.

RESEARCHING YOUR CAR ACCIDENT CASE

If you have been in a car accident, you probably have a lot of questions, such as:

What is my car accident case worth?

In order to ensure that the negligent party pays a fair amount for crash-related injuries and damages, we will investigate your case, preserve evidence, collect and analyze medical records and retain experts, if necessary. Our car accident attorneys have experience in helping those who have suffered from severe injuries as a result of car accidents recover medical costs, lost income and compensation for the pain they and their family experienced.

If you feel that you or a family member has been injured or killed in a car wreck caused by the negligence of another, call our Law Firm immediately for a free consultation.

SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND ABOUT INSURANCE COMPANIES

When you make a claim with the responsible party’s insurance company, you will likely talk to someone who is very friendly and who says they want the best for you. Keep in mind though that the only goal of that insurance adjuster is to make sure you get as little money as possible for your claim. So, if you have been injured in an accident and you are talking to the insurance company of the responsible party, keep these things in mind:

Personal Injury

The insurance adjuster is NOT your friend.

The insurance adjuster will try to get you to say something that will hurt your claim against their insured.
The insurance adjuster’s job is to keep as much money as possible in his employer’s bank account – and as little as possible in your bank account.
The insurance adjuster does not want you to hire an attorney.
HIRING AN ATTORNEY HELPS YOU!
Keep in mind that you may not need a lawyer for your specific case. In smaller injury cases, you may very well be better off negotiating with an insurance company on your own. You may end up with a smaller settlement amount, but when you factor in attorneys fees and expenses, you may come out ahead.

For larger cases that tend to have more serious injuries, attorneys can be very helpful. Insurance companies know that claimants with attorneys generally are awarded more money than those without attorneys. In fact, the Insurance Research Council study concluded that injury claimants who hired an attorney received settlements three and a half times better than they would have if they had attempted to negotiate the claim on their own!

FREE CAR ACCIDENT INJURY CONSULTATION
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Has a loved one been killed by the negligence of another? If so, we can help. our Law Firm will help you make sense of the legal situation you now face. Call today for a FREE consultation regarding your accident injury case. If you can’t come to us as a result of your serious injuries, we will come to you.

We know that a lawsuit cannot reverse the harm or loss caused by a serious motor vehicle accident. But it can yield money, securing a family’s future and providing for necessities such as medical care, home modifications, and lost income. We also believe that when a family is kept in the loop as their lawsuit progresses, they are enabled to regain control of their lives following a traumatic event.

Our clients are the center of our work, and we commit to working in your best interest at every juncture of a motor vehicle accident lawsuit. We stay in frequent communication with our clients, providing regular updates and round-the-clock access to an attorney. We listen to your concerns and carefully answer your questions, tailoring your legal representation to your individual circumstances and needs.

Our attorneys handling auto accident claims are different from the rest. Our goals are twofold: we aim to win monetary compensation for our clients, all the while providing excellent customer service.

Motor vehicle accident lawsuits may be filed for a wide range of collision types including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, school bus accidents, and boat accidents, among others. Outcomes of serious motor vehicle accidents include severe injuries, lifelong disabilities, and wrongful death. Survivors of vehicle accidents may require immediate medical care, long term hospitalization, complex surgical procedures, rehabilitative services, and a variety of medical devices and accessibility equipment.

Aware of the devastating impacts for families through no fault of their own that can result from a serious motor vehicle accident, our goal is to help our clients reassert control following a trauma, financially and otherwise. By combining extensive legal experience, expert advice, empathy, and fortitude, we gain the best possible results for our clients. We know that money will not bring back a loved one or reverse a serious injury, but it can help to provide for lost income or the best medical care.

Our track record includes successes at every level of the court system, and we carefully consider the most effective strategy prior to filing each claim. To simplify and expedite the lawsuit for our clients, we aim to settle out of court when possible. However, we prepare each claim meticulously for court, relying on a team of expert consultants and cutting-edge 3D digital software to recreate the accident and create facts for your case. It is the work that we do to prepare a case for the court that ultimately makes the case and allows us to frequently reach fair settlements out of court.

Car insurance companies often take advantage of a victim’s vulnerability, pressuring victims of car accidents to accept a settlement soon after the accident took place. In most cases, accepting an initial offer from an insurance company means taking far less than you deserve. While your instinct may be to accept a claim simply to move forward with life, you may find that you have much greater financial needs in the long run than you anticipated. The true cost of a motor vehicle accident includes not only medical expenses and the replacement of damaged property, but compensation for lost income, provision for children who lost a parent to a vehicle accident, and money to provide for long-term medical care and necessary home renovations to accommodate a permanent medical condition or disability. Through providing transparent communication and empathetic customer service to our clients, we alleviate much of the stress of a motor vehicle accident lawsuit.

Auto Accident Injury Claims: Earning Your Trust
We are the first to admit that our field has earned a reputation that often makes it the butt of jokes. We go above and beyond to distinguish ourselves from such money-hungry firms by providing excellent and transparent customer service to each of our clients. Rather than taking your trust for granted, we continue to work to deserve it throughout the legal process. Please contact our firm to learn more about how we can work for you.

No Fees Unless We Collect for You – Contingency Accident Attorneys Representation
Our Accident Attorneys handle all Accident cases on a contingency basis. This means that we receive a percentage of your settlement or jury award, typically between 30 – 40 percent, but we receive nothing if we are unable to collect any amount for you. Such Accident Attorneys contingency representation gives us the incentive to not only get the largest amount possible for you but do so in the shortest amount of time possible. As your case progresses, we may have tens of thousands of dollars invested in it, giving our Accident Attorneys a great incentive to achieve the best result for you. The best result is often a combination of both the amount and time and our Accident Attorneys strive to achieve that for you. No matter how much money we have invested in your case, that will not become our primary concern – seeing that you get the settlement you deserve will always be our foremost consideration.

This Blog was posted By The Carabin & Shaw Law Firm. principle Office in San Antonio, Texas

Dog Bite Attorneys – Animal Attack Lawyers

We choose to own dogs for many reasons, including companionship, sport, and personal protection. However, many dogs that are used for personal protection are bred to be naturally vicious. When these dogs run amok, they can cause permanent damage and disfigurement to the people unfortunate enough to run into them.

Years of Successful Representation of Victims of Personal Injury

Did you know:

Third-party claims from dog bites average in the thousands of dollars?
Some homeowner’s insurance companies exempt certain breeds from liability coverage. Homeowners insurance can be at risk due to a dangerous dog.
Dog owners are subject to fines and court costs. Dogs could be impounded, bound by legal restrictions or even destroyed.
Some states are considering additional legislation that could impose severe restrictions on dog owners and the breeding and ownership of certain breeds.
Every dog will bite under the right set of circumstances!
Leash laws state it is unlawful to allow animals to roam, stray or run at large. The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness. A person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner within the meaning of this section when he is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner.

Two Key Elements of a dog bite claim:

The defendant was the owner of the dog in question
The dog bite did occur
Although sometimes it can be difficult, ownership can usually be established by licensing and vaccination records, as well as by the testimony of witnesses. In most dog bite cases, there is substantial physical evidence of a dog bite, allowing the second element to be established.

It has been the belief of some people that “every dog is allowed one bite.” However, this is simply not true in strict liability states. Any dog bite, the law is clear, good prior behavior from the dog will not exonerate the owner from responsibility.

Strict Liability for Injuries Caused by Dogs

Dog bites are so serious that owners of dogs are held completely responsible for the injuries and damages caused by their dog. This is known as “strict liability.” It means the owner of a dog must pay compensatory and/or punitive damages for any dog that has been shown to have injured another person. Not only does this concept apply to the owners of dogs, but is can also apply to business owners and landlords who allow a dangerous dog to come onto their property.

What should you do if you are bitten by a dog?

If you are bitten or attacked by a dog:

Contact your physician. If you are in need of immediate medical help, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately.
Report the bite to your local animal control agency. Tell the animal control official everything, what the dog looks like, where you saw him, whether you’ve seen him before, and in which direction he went after the attack
Statutes of Limitation
If you or someone you care about has been injured by a dog bite, you only have a limited amount of time to bring a lawsuit. Laws that prevent you from bringing a lawsuit after a specific period of time are referred to as “statutes of limitation.” If you even suspect that a lawsuit may arise from a dog bite, you will be best served by contacting an attorney as soon as possible in order to preserve your right to sue if it becomes necessary.

If you have been injured or disfigured because of a dog bite, you need an experienced dog bite lawyer who can get you the compensation you need to get your life back to normal. Call our office to give us more information about your case.