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Know Your Rights After an Injury Accident

There are many ways that companies, agencies, and individuals fail in their duties to act responsibly and care for others. At Thompson Law, we understand that fighting on your own for your deserved compensation after a serious accident is extremely daunting and frustrating. Individuals can be evasive and uncooperative.

Government agencies can be slow and unyielding. Insurance companies and other large commercial ventures have teams of lawyers, huge budgets, and a wealth of experience in protecting their interests. All of these factors waste your valuable time and energy and stand in the way of your rightful compensation.

Hiring the right legal representation can drastically alter the outcome of your case. You have a right to representation and a right to be treated with dignity and respect. There are no limits or caps placed on the amount you can receive for pain and suffering by the standards of Texas law.

At Thompson Law, we understand that financial compensation is not enough to atone for the loss or hardship you have experienced. However, hospital and treatment bills, lost wages, and end-of-life expenses can place an enormous burden on individuals and families. Cash payouts you receive can help lessen the burden of these emerging challenges following a tragic event.

You have a right to justice and deserve a sense of closure. Following a personal injury incident, Thompson Law’s Fort Worth personal injury attorneys will work relentlessly for your financial recovery. When the time comes to fight for what you deserve, contact Thompson Law.

Steps You Should Take After an Accident in Fort Worth, TX

If you are physically capable of moving and standing after the event, please utilize these suggestions to equip yourself and your Thompson Law team with the best information and documentation possible.

Please always take care to remain safe in the aftermath of an accident! Documenting the events should not come at the expense of causing further accidents or injuries. Take care not to place people or property in the path of danger. Relocate carefully from the site of the incident.

After emergency professionals have been engaged as needed, be sure to carefully cooperate and comply with their instructions. When it is safe to do so, and as much as possible, before departing the scene of the accident use the following list to gather important information about the event:

• Personal ID: Collect contact and ID information from the owner, drivers, passengers, and witnesses.
• Property ID: Take pictures or write information for plate numbers, insurance, registration, and location.
• Photograph: Take pictures of the vehicles involved, the accident site, and the damage.
• Police: For emergencies call 911 and cooperate with the operator, carefully following their instructions. When emergency personnel arrive, cooperate fully with them in generating a Fort Worth accident report for the accident events.
• Proceed: Take care departing the scene! Follow instructions provided by emergency professionals. If you leave the scene on your own, be sure you are ready and focused enough to do so following the shock you have just experienced.
• Protect: Make arrangements to receive the police report as soon as available. Protect your rights and interests by calling Thompson Law as soon as you are able following the accident.

Sharing this accurate information with your personal injury attorneys can make a critical impact on the outcome of your case!

Do not apologize to others at the scene of the accident. Even used as a figure of speech for checking on others in the aftermath, saying you are sorry can be construed as admitting fault. Do not comment on how you feel physically or provide a statement to insurance representatives. Do not sign any releases or authorizations on the scene or afterward without the advice of your personal injury attorneys.

The Personal Injury Claim Process

How will a personal injury attorney help me?

1. Filing a Claim: You need the services of an experienced attorney who will calculate the value of the damages caused and work out an acceptable settlement amount. At Thompson Law our initial consultation and case evaluation are free. Here we look at the merits of your case and advise you on the best course of action.
2. Gathering Evidence: We immediately begin the process of gathering evidence to determine the cause of the accident. We will take your statement and those of the accident witnesses, gather police and medical reports, and consult with relevant experts on the extent of your injuries.
3. Negotiating Your Claim: We will be able to negotiate with the insurance company of the at-fault party on your behalf. If we’re unable to receive a reasonable settlement for you, we will file a lawsuit. We highly recommend consulting an experienced attorney before accepting any settlement offers from an insurer, as many unscrupulous insurance companies offer you a low-ball settlement before the extent of your injuries is known.
4. Judgment or Settlement: Having an experienced injury lawyer representing you helps ensure that we will use all our skills and resources to pursue a maximum settlement or verdict on your case. After the settlement, we will ensure that the funds get to you as quickly as possible, and guide you through any potential tax implications, if applicable. See what our clients say about working with Thompson Law.