Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

I was rear ended by a vehicle going about 55 mph. The driver never hit the brakes. My 2009 van was totaled due to the extensive damage. Was diagnosed with classic whiplash and muscle spasms. I don't want to be greedy but what would be a fair and reasonable settlement.


Asked on 10/28/10, 9:10 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Parker Polan Briggle & Polan, PLLC

I'm sorry to hear about your wreck. You need to speak with a personal injury attorney ASAP. If you are still hurt or feeling pain, you need to go to the doctor. You shouldn't be speaking with the insurance company of the at-fault driver until you speak with a lawyer. You are entitled to past and future medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering and mental anguish, past and future lost wages, and disfigurement. I practice personal injury law in Travis County and throughout Texas. I would be glad to speak with you about this. I can be reached at 512-751-0680.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 9:20 am
David Leon David L. Leon, P.C.

There's no magic answer about what a case is worth, as each one is different. You have a bad accident with a severe impact. It's a good case, but also one that can be messed up if not handled appropriately. Speak with an injury attorney NOW. Most (if not all) will meet and discuss your case with you for free. Meet with a few, and pick the one you like best. Feel free to call me if you want to speak about it. (214) 696-0021.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 9:27 am
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Valuing a personal injury case requires knowing all the relevant facts and then a determination, based on experience, as to what is the likely amount that will be recovered at trial or through settlement.

Let me know if I can assist you.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 9:42 am
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, you need to discuss your case with a personal injury law firm to ensure that your rights and interests are protected. Remember that the insurance company for the driver of the other vehicle will have the insurance company's interests at heart and not your interests. Remember that you should not discuss anything with the insurance company or the other driver until you speak with a law firm.

While the majority of injured persons want to not be greedy and only want to be made whole, if you are still having pains and problems; you need to continue treatment. You should know that there is nothing wrong with getting what you are entitled to. You may get medical expenses, pain and suffering and mental anguish, lost wages, and disfigurement.

If my local law firm can assist you with this process, please let us know. You may also review the information contained at our website (http://www.jbrashearlaw.com/personalinjury.htm) to learn more about personal injury cases.

The above response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an on-going duty to respond to questions. Additionally, the response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than an educated opinion. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts exist, the response might possibly change.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 10:06 am


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