Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

Re: Default judgement

Getting a default judgment is somewhat comparable to a monopoly board "Go to jail" and "do not pass go." In other words, if the defendant does not answer, you may be able to get a judgment without a trial. There are some exceptions such as the necessity to prove "unliquidated damages" such as in a personal injury case, but even then you would not have to prove fault or liability.

If you are adverse to taking a default judgment, then with consent of the court, you can prove up your full case, for which your attorney would be grateful (unless he is being paid by a contingency fee).