Category: Car Accidents

• February 16, 2023
• Evans & Herlihy

A Texas Car Accident Lawyer Can Help Win Compensation Being involved in a serious car accident can leave you injured, traumatized, and confused as to what to do next. Not only do you have to deal with your injuries and their effects on your life and your future, you may be hit with huge medical, rehabilitation and repair bills at a time when you are unable to work. You need help, and one of the first questions you may be asking is whether you should get a lawyer after your car accident. The answer depends on the circumstances, as every case is different and not every car accident case requires an attorney. While in many cases hiring an attorney is the best decision, there are times when you may not need one. For example, if you were i[...]

• December 15, 2022
• Evans & Herlihy

If you have recently been in a car accident in Texas, your life may seem like a whirlwind right now.  You need to focus on your recovery from physical and mental injuries and make sure all of your affairs are in order.  Also, you will want to figure out if you can sue the other driver of the car accident, as you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.  You may have had to miss work, and you may be dealing with high medical bills. Even though your health is the No. 1 priority, you should not delay if you are thinking of filing a claim for your injuries.  You may be asking yourself, how long do you have to sue after an accident? The “statute of limitations” is the deadline for filing a lawsuit against the driver whose[...]

• August 23, 2022
• Evans & Herlihy

On average, car accident victims in the U.S. who file a lawsuit receive $19,000. However, the average settlement amount doesn't tell you much about what you can expect to receive for your case or situation. The "typical" amount can't be used to indicate the compensation you will receive for your case or situation. If you are in a situation where you are filing a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident, you likely have a few questions. Some of the most common include: How is a settlement calculated in a car accident case? How to determine compensation in a car accident case? How is insurance compensation calculated after a car accident? If you have questions like these, keep reading. Here you can learn more about th[...]