Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

I was passenger in front seat of auto that was hit broadside by another party that ran a red light. My nephew was driving the auto. I broke my foot in 3 places and have been in an aircast for 2 months so far and at least another month to go. My medical bills are really growing. THe other party insurance denied my claim saying a witness had come forward and said my nephew was not driving safely. We did not run the red light we had a green light and arrow. We sat and waited for it to turn green before we moved into intersection.We did not see this "witness" at the scene. I had to be removed from the car with the Jaws of Life.I had back, neck injuries and severe pain as well as breaks in foot.

Is this worth obtaining legal council. THE INSURANCE THAT COVERS THE AUTO I WAS IN IS NOT PERSUEING THE OTHER COMPANY. i HAVE NOT SEEN AN ACCIDENT REPORT.


Asked on 4/05/10, 9:34 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

You need to meet with a lawyer NOW. The insurance companies will not pay you what your claim is worth unless you force them to. You may need to sue the driver to find out what really happened. There are also other avenues of recovery.

Dave

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Answered on 4/10/10, 9:49 pm
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Get a lawyer. Judges and Juries decide liability, not witnesses. Insurance companies exist by collecting premiums and denying claims.

In addition to hiring an attorney, you should make sure you all insurance carriers are notified. In addition to the carrier for the other driver, contact your own carrier as well as your nephew's carrier. Also you should have pictures to document your injuries.

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Answered on 4/11/10, 8:47 am
Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

We would love to help you. Give us a call (210) 979-9777.

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Answered on 4/12/10, 8:06 am
Jason Kipness Kipness Law Firm

Sorry for your injuries.

You can make it a claim against the driver 's insurance.

DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT A LAWYER

You should not give a statement, give access to your medical information or sign any insurance company forms without speaking to a lawyer.

The insurance company is not your friend and is not concerned with your injuries and pain.

Their goal is to make $ by paying as little as possible on the claim. They will frustrate by delaying payment, giving you a low offer, or denying claim hoping you will get mad and go away.

I should know because I worked as a lawyer for insurance companies for 10 years.

You may make a claim to recover: (1) medical bills; (2) lost wages; (3) compensation for pain, impairment, and disfigurement.

I would be more than happy to talk with you about the accident free of charge.

I can be reached at (214) 800-3454. We handle cases all over Texas, including San Antonio.

You can also send a confidential e-mail to my website at www.kiplawfirm.com. It has free information on Texas car accident claims.

Sincerely,

Jason

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Answered on 4/13/10, 10:17 am


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