By: Ricardo A Garcia
Choose A Trial Lawyer With Over 100 Million In Accident Related Settlements and Verdicts.
Personal Injury Lawyer Ricardo A. Garcia has over 30 years of experience recovering millions for victims injured in car accidents. He is an award winning board certified personal injury lawyer, and well known throughout the legal community as a highly skilled, and knowledgable trial attorney. You don’t have to fight the insurance companies alone, call today to schedule your free consultation with our firm today.
Schedule A Free Consultation With Board Certified Car Accident Attorney Ricardo A. Garcia Today!
We Can Help You Obtain Maximum Compensation For Injuries After A Car Accident
Insurance companies do not like paying out money if they do not have to. They have a team of adjusters and attorneys with one focus, and that is to save the insurance company money. They do not care if you lost a loved one, are disabled or cannot afford the medical bills. They are an entity without emotions.
You need an attorney on your case immediately if you are seeking compensation. Specifically an attorney like Ricardo A. Garcia, who has spent decades handling car accident claims. He understands how insurance companies handle claims, what type of evidence is needed, and what it takes to obtain max compensation.
With Ricardo on your case, the Insurance companies will stop their low ball offers, and change their tune once they see a board certified attorney is on your case.
How Much Will It Cost To Hire Us?
In the personal injury legal industry, we are paid a percentage of your claim or settlement if there is a successful recovery. This is called contingency fee basis. If we cannot recover compensation, you do not pay anything at all. If you choose to hire our firm, we will cover all of the up-front costs associated with representation. When we win your case, we are reimbursed for upfront fees and expenses that were paid throughout the life of a case.
Valuing A Car Accident Claim
We are asked this question all the time. For obvious reasons, this number will vary based on the specifics of your case. As your attorney, our primary focus is to not just figure out how much, but how to maximize your compensation. The most important factor is experience, skill, reputation, and how much has your attorney recovered in previous car accident claims.
A few of the factors to take into consideration when valuing your claim are as follows: how severe are the victims injuries, type of injuries, location of injuries, lost wages, vehicle make and model, how many persons were injured, how much insurance coverage is available, was it a commercial vehicle or another driver such as yourself.
Below are some of the factors taken into consideration when an attorney negotiates with the insurance company.
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Current and future medical bills / expenses;
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Medical equipment/devices and prescriptions;
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Loss of earnings capacity / lost wages;
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Severity of injuries and location of scars or disfigurement;
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Loss of consortium and wrongful death;
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Pain and suffering;
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Property Damage;
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Where the accident occurred (courts, judge, location);
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The insurance company;
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The defending attorney;
Find Out How Much Your Claim Is Worth For Free
When you schedule a Free Consultation with Personal injury Lawy Ricardo A. Garcia, he will put 30 years of experience and skill into valuing claim. He will fight to obtain a fair and full compensation for your injuries and damages.
He is not just any car accident lawyer, he is a board certified trial attorney with many trial wins representing clients in court, while in-front of judge and jury.
We serve residents of the following cities who have been injured in a car accident
Types of Accidents We Handle
How A Car Accident Claim Works
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You have an entire team of legal professionals working on your claim, which will be led by an experienced car accident attorney.
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You will have an open line of communications with the lead on your automobile accident claim. Your questions will be answered in a timely manner, and we will keep you updated as the case progresses.
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Our injury and accident investigation team will deep dive into your car accidents timeline, evidence, witnesses, medical expenses, and injuries.
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Experts will be brought in as needed to backup your claim.
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Witnesses will be interviewed.
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Review and analysis of medical records, bills, lost wages, damaged property. This will include pain and suffering.
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Aggressively pursue reimbursement for all damages, which may include insurance claims, lawsuits, and workers comp.
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Your assigned team will handle all communications and negotiations with the insurance company’s adjuster.
How Long Does A Car Accident Lawsuit Take From Start to Finish?
In Texas the time to finish will range from 1-2 months. In rare cases, the lawsuit can last up to a year or more. Medical treatment can be a big factor in the time it takes, because you will want to wait until the medical care has been completed in order to value that part of your compensation.
Difference between Settlement and Lawsuit
Most car accident claims are settled through negotiations. When there is a failure to negotiate a settlement, your attorney will likely file a lawsuit and prepare for trial.
- Settlement occurs when your attorney negotiates for fair compensation with the liable party, and they come to an agreement on how much you are to be paid for your injuries and damages. This can be the insurance company, a corporation or person.
- Lawsuits are normally filed when your attorney believes this is the only way to achieve a fair and just settlement. Time to completion for a lawsuit can be much longer than a traditional settlement, because there is much more involved when a lawsuit has been filed. A lawsuit is viable only if the facts and evidence support the claim we are requesting. Especially when this scenario is the only way to produce the outcome your attorney believes is fair and just.
Choosing a skilled attorney with expert negotiating skills and trial experience is vital, and the deciding factor between being paid fairly or unfairly.
How We Get You Max Compensation For Your Car Accident Injury and Damages!
Evidence is key. With injuries, its important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to document your injuries and avoid making your injuries worse. This will also prevent the insurance company from making an argument that you have purposely disregarded medical attention, which could reduce your compensation.
Evidence also entails documenting the accident and injury with photos, including tire marks, different angles and the entire site of the accident.
Finally, it is vital to obtain all witnesses contact information, and the insurance information from the other drivers involved.
Compensation Laws in Texas
Under Texas law, you are able to seek compensation if you bear partial responsibility for the accident.
However, a judgment and settlement will be proportionally discounted based on your degree of fault. For example, if you are deemed 20 percent at fault for an accident with total damages amounting to $100,000, your judgment is capped at $80,000.
Compensation denial only occurs if you are found to be more than 50 percent at fault. Our responsibility is to maximize your compensation by preventing the other party from placing blame on you for the accident.
Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Claims in Texas
In Texas, the window for taking legal action after an accident is two years from the date of the accident.
This timeframe underscores the importance of engaging an attorney quickly.
Time is of the essence in preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses, and being able to take essential steps while constructing a robust case.
If you wait until right before the deadline, you may jeopardize your ability to pursue the case altogether.
What are the most common causes of car accidents?
Driving under the influence: One of the most common causes of an automobile accident is driving while intoxicated. More than 9,000 people are killed in alcohol-related accidents each year, accounting for one-third of all traffic-related deaths.
When a driver is impaired due to alcohol, their reflexes and judgment are affected. This makes it difficult for them to control the vehicle, including staying in their own lane or stopping when needed.
In Mcallen, TX a driver is considered drunk (legally) when they get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher.
- Distracted driving: Using mobile phones, texting, eating, or engaging in other distracting activities while driving can take attention away from the road and lead to accidents.
- Reckless driving: Aggressive driving behaviors such as tailgating, frequent lane changes, and weaving in and out of traffic can lead to accidents. Additionally, failing to yield at intersections or when merging onto highways can cause collisions, as can disregarding traffic signs and signals. Driving at speeds higher than the posted speed limits or too fast for road conditions reduces reaction time and increases the severity of accidents.
- Fatigue: Drowsy driving can impair a driver’s ability to focus and react quickly. Often, driving on too little sleep can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated.
If You Were Injured In A Car Accident, Contact Us Today For A Free Consultation With Board Certified Attorney Ricardo A. Garcia in Mcallen, TX.
Put Skill And Experience To Work On Your Car Accident Claim
Our founding attorney Ricardo A. Garcia is recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist, a specialization achieved by less than 3% of attorneys practicing in Texas. This includes the honorary title of fellow, which less than 1% have achieved. Ricardo A. Garcia is the attorney you hire when you are looking for the best car accident attorney in Mcallen and across the state of Texas.
Every client is represented by a team of professionals from the moment we take your case. Our team does not have a large case load, which allows us to give you the attention and care you are looking for.
More importantly, we have a track record of success, which includes thousands of accident and injury case wins, with numerous multi million dollar verdicts.
Our Mcallen Law Office Location
Mcallen Office
Address:
820 South Main St., McAllen, Texas 78501
Phone:
(956) 630-2882
Fax:
(956) 630-2882