Every year, more than 43.5 million people visit the emergency department for injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you have just been in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you should make sure to get thoroughly checked for any injuries. Even if you do not immediately have any symptoms, your body could still be processing the adrenaline and trauma from the incident, masking symptoms. Getting thorough documentation connecting your injury to the incident is a key point in going after a personal injury claim.
After you have been evaluated by a medical professional, connect with a personal injury lawyer to determine your next steps. At Guajardo Injury Law, we listen to our clients’ stories and then launch into a full investigation of the accident, gathering as much evidence as possible. This is time sensitive, as memories of eyewitnesses fade and accident debris can get swept away or covered up if too much time has passed. Make sure to get started on your personal injury claim right away so you do not miss out on your chance to get compensation.
Once your injury lawyer has gathered evidence, they will collect it all into a strategic demand letter that they will send to the at-fault party’s insurance company. This will either begin negotiations with the insurance company or result in a direct denial. If negotiations are unsuccessful or you are directly denied, your personal injury attorney will advise you on your options, which could include filing a lawsuit in the Travis County Civil Courts. Personal injury claims are typically settled outside of the court system, but we are prepared to litigate on your behalf if necessary for you to receive your rightful compensation.