Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

HI. I was in terrible car accident a few years ago in Texas and am in the middle of a law suit. I previously went to texas for a depostiion, and no i have been given a letter from my lawer staing that i need to be in Texas for a trial. It says that my attendance is mandatory. As a result of the accident i really don't like traveling this long, nor do i have the money to spend for hotel and flying. Is there a way that my lawyer could go and represent me, or do i have to be there?


Asked on 10/13/16, 10:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Greg Baumgartner Baumgartner Law Firm

This is something you should speak to your lawyer about on the telephone.

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Answered on 10/13/16, 10:35 am
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Here are some general concepts: There are companies that lend money to persons injured in accidents. Some attorneys also lend money. An attorney would have a difficult time proving how an accident happened and that his client suffered pain and suffering, impairment, disfigurement, and/or lost income without the client present at trial to testify as to these matters. Even when a client is deposed, the plaintiff attorney often does not ask questions so that his or her client's testimony is presented as he would have it presented at trial.

In regard to the specifics of your case, Texas rules do not allow other attorneys to discuss these matters with you while you are represented by counsel. Your attorney could give his/her consent for you to discuss such matters with another attorney.

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Answered on 10/15/16, 7:21 am


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