PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN ARLINGTON, TX

Our personal injury attorneys in Arlington understand that accidents and injuries can upend your life. In most cases, the only way to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other losses is to file a personal injury claim against the responsible party’s insurance company.

The personal injury claims process typically involves several steps. Here is an overview of what you can expect:

• Initial consultation. We recommend consulting with an Arlington personal injury attorney from our firm after an accident. During a free consultation, we will listen to your story and discuss the details of your case. We can assess the viability of your claim for seeking compensation and discuss next steps for moving forward.
• Investigation. If we determine that we can help you with your case and you decide to move forward, then we will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident. Our investigation may involve working with accident reconstruction experts to determine how the accident happened. Our goal with the investigation is to preserve and gather evidence that establishes clear liability and demonstrates the extent of your damages.
• Build claim. When signing a settlement agreement, you also sign away your right to seek further compensation if needed. Because of this, we must understand the full extent of your damages before settling your claim so you are not left paying out-of-pocket expenses. Our team works with financial and medical experts to ensure your claim encompasses the actual value of your claim, and we have evidence to support it.
• Demand letter. When you are ready to file your claim, we will send a demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurance company. A demand letter outlines the details of your claim, including how the other party is responsible, the injuries and damages you have incurred, and the compensation you seek to settle the claim. Generally, the demand letter starts settlement negotiations.
• Negotiation. After receiving the demand letter, the insurance company may agree to it, deny it, or send a counteroffer. Generally, you can expect it to respond with a counteroffer. This phase can involve multiple rounds of offers and counteroffers. We will negotiate for maximum compensation on your behalf to reach a fair settlement, ensuring you do not accept anything less than what you need and deserve.
• Lawsuit. Most cases settle outside of court. However, if the insurance company fails to negotiate, we may advise you to file a lawsuit. Keep in mind that we can continue to negotiate throughout the litigation process. In some cases, filing a lawsuit puts pressure on the insurance company to offer fair compensation. However, if your case does not settle during litigation, it will proceed to trial, where we will fight for every dollar you deserve.