Frequently Asked Personal Injury Questions (FAQ)
Have Questions About Your Accident Claim? Smith & Hassler Has Answers.
A serious accident doesn't come with instructions on what to do next. The moment you’ve been injured, you're already behind, dealing with pain, managing bills, and fielding calls from insurance adjusters who work for the other side; all while trying to figure out what your legal rights actually are. Most people who've been injured in an accident have never navigated the legal process before. Insurance companies know that, and they count on it to protect their bottom line.
The questions that determine the outcome of a personal injury claim aren't always obvious. What happens to your case if you were partially at fault? How does Texas law handle crashes involving uninsured drivers? What's the deadline for filing a lawsuit, and what do you lose if you miss it? How do you know whether a settlement offer is fair or whether the insurance company is simply trying to close your case for less than it's worth? Getting these answers right, and getting them before you take action, can make a significant difference in what you ultimately recover.
Smith & Hassler has helped Houstonians answer these questions for more than three decades. Since our firm’s founding in 1989, we've represented thousands of accident victims throughout Houston and have recovered more than $1 billion for injured Texans. The information in our FAQ sections reflects what we've learned after 30-plus years of negotiating with insurance companies, winning cases at trial, and helping our clients recover the compensation they deserved.
Browse the topics below to find answers specific to your type of case. If you don't see your question, feel free to give us a call or contact us online to see how we can help you. We also publish in-depth legal articles on Texas accident law that cover a wide range of personal injury topics in greater detail.
If the right answer to your question is that you need an experienced Houston personal injury attorney in your corner to guide you down the right path and protect your rights every step of the way, that's exactly what we're here for. Contact Smith & Hassler today for a free case evaluation. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.