PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN MCALLEN, TX

At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, we work on a contingency fee basis and provide a no-fee guarantee. This means that you will not pay any upfront costs if we can take your case, and we will only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you.

A contingency fee arrangement allows you to get experienced legal help without worrying about the financial burden. Instead, our payment is dependent on the outcome of your case.

If we obtain a fair settlement or successful verdict for you, then our fee will be a pre-agreed percentage of your recovery. Under our no-fee guarantee, you will not owe us anything if we do not secure compensation for you.

Our team also offers a free, no-obligation consultation to help you understand your legal options and determine how we may be able to help you with your case. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your unique situation.

The timeline for a personal injury case varies based on many factors. While some cases may settle in a few months, others can take a year or longer, especially if they go to trial.

At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, we are committed to moving our clients' cases forward as efficiently as possible without compromising the strength of their claims. We keep our clients informed every step of the way and work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for their cases.

A few factors that can affect how long your case may take include:

• Your medical recovery. It is important to understand the full extent of your injuries before working toward a settlement with the insurance company. You do not want to accept a settlement and then find out you have injury complications or need further medical treatment. Generally, you should wait until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) or the point your doctor believes your condition will not improve with further treatment. By waiting until you MMI, you can avoid accepting a settlement that may leave you with out-of-pocket medical costs later.
• Questions about liability. If accident liability is clear and undisputed, your case may settle quickly. However, your case may take longer to resolve if there are questions or disputes about who is responsible. This is because additional investigation and evidence may be required to establish clear liability.
• Negotiations with the insurance company. Another factor that can affect the length of your case is the insurance company's willingness to negotiate. Some insurers process claims more quickly and are prepared to offer fair settlements, while others may engage in tactics to delay or deny claims outright. The more unwilling the insurance company, the longer it may take to reach a fair settlement. And in some cases, you may need to file a lawsuit to seek the compensation you deserve.

We recommend contacting our McAllen personal injury lawyers if you believe you may be partially responsible for an accident. You may still be able to recover compensation for your damages, depending on your degree of fault for the accident.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule called proportionate responsibility. Under this law, injured parties can seek compensation if they are 50 percent or less at fault for the accident. In this case, the compensation you recover may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 51 percent or more at fault for the accident, then you generally cannot seek compensation.

The insurance company may use tactics to shift more liability to you to reduce or deny your claim. An experienced McAllen personal injury lawyer can conduct an independent investigation of the accident to gather evidence and establish clear liability. Your attorney will fight to minimize your liability and maximize your right to fair compensation.