3 Tips to Maximize Compensation in Your Personal Injury Case

If you have been injured in an accident, you may be wondering if a personal injury lawyer can help. You may be confused and overwhelmed if this is your first time dealing with the legal system, and you may not even know what an attorney is supposed to do. The biggest mistake you can make is to let your fears and uncertainty stop you from reaching out for legal help. Because a great deal is at stake, you should discuss your situation with the experienced Houston personal injury attorneys at Morrow & Sheppard LLP so that you have the information you need to make the best choices for you and your family.

Dealing With the Insurance Companies

Far too often, injury victims act without obtaining proper legal advice and guidance. After an accident, insurance companies are quick to contact victims with the hope that they will make a statement, sign important legal documents, or agree to a settlement before they have spoken with a lawyer. What may seem like an innocent conversation with an insurance company can end up being quite harmful, and can jeopardize your right to obtain full compensation for your injuries.

Before you have any discussions with an insurance carrier, you should talk with an attorney who is experienced in handling accident claims. At Morrow & Sheppard LLP, our personal injury attorneys will take you through the legal process, will carefully explain each step, and will work to protect your legal rights from minute one of your injury. We will handle all communications with the insurance company and the parties responsible for your injuries so that you have the best chance of receiving the full relief that you are entitled to.

Investigating Your Case and Filing Your Claim

When you meet or speak with a lawyer at our firm, we will carefully review your accident and injuries to determine whether you have a potential legal claim. We will explain all of the options available to you so that you can decide whether you want to pursue a lawsuit. Should you choose to take legal action, our lawyers will launch an investigation of your accident, interview key witnesses, gather medical records, and preserve critical evidence in your case. Your case is important to us, and we will do everything within our power to get you the support and financial compensation you need to recover from your accident and move forward with your life.

If you or a loved one was injured in an accident, it is important to talk with an attorney as soon as possible. All states, including Texas, limit the time in which you can file a personal injury claim. For example, if you reside in the Houston area, in many instances your lawyer will only have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit. This means that regardless of whether you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, truck accident, or a plant or refinery explosion, you will forfeit your rights to compensation if you fail to take legal action within the statutory time limit.

Don’t Go It Alone

Recovering from an accident is difficult enough. If you are dealing with an injury that is the result of the negligence of another person or entity, you need to have a strong legal team on your side, like Morrow & Sheppard LLP.  Our Houston personal injury lawyers will serve as trusted legal advisors who will fight for your legal rights at every stage of the game. Act now to protect your legal rights, contact us for a free case evaluation today!

Morrow & Sheppard, LLP represents clients in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, including those located in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland-Odessa, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Lafayette, Lubbock, Amarillo, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, New Iberia, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Slidell, Carlsbad, Lovington, Hobbs, Roswell, and the surrounding communities.