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Frequently asked questions regarding personal injury law and accidents.

General

Fault

Law Enforcement

Ownership Questions

Trucking Accidents

Auto Insurance

Lawsuits

Case Value

Passengers

Rental & Borrowed Cars

Property Damage

Motorcycle Accidents

Wrongful Death

Minors

Premises Liability

Miscellaneous

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whatever that means for them.

Our law firm is driven first and foremost
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An injury changes lives...
sometimes forever.

We offer legal resources and self help
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You The Options.

Injury FAQs

General

Fault

Law Enforcement

Ownership Questions

Trucking Accidents

Auto Insurance

Lawsuits

Case Value

Passengers

Rental & Borrowed Cars

Property Damage

Motorcycle Accidents

Wrongful Death

Minors

Premises Liability

Miscellaneous

Justinian Means Justice.

Our only goal is justice for our clients…whatever that means for them.

Our law firm is driven first and foremostby a sense of Justice.

An injury changes lives...sometimes forever.

We offer legal resources and self helpfor those who have been injured.

We Can Answer Your Questions and Tell You The Options.

Injury FAQs

General

What should I do if I get into a car accident?

I was in a car accident in Texas. How much time do I have to sue?

I was in a car accident, do I need a lawyer?

Fault

Are you always at fault if you’re speeding and in an accident?

Are you always at fault if you’re making a left turn?

Are you always at fault if you rear-end someone?

What if it isn’t clear who caused an accident?

What to do if you were partially at fault in an accident?

Who decides who is at fault in an accident?

What happens if I’m in a car accident involving multiple cars? Who is at fault? Who can sue?

What do I do if the other driver fled the scene?

The person who hit me was texting while driving. Is there a law in Texas against texting and driving?

If the other person was given a traffic ticket because of the accident, doesn’t that mean they’re automatically at-fault?

I was hurt in a car accident and didn’t have my seatbelt on. Now the insurance company says I’m at fault for not wearing a seatbelt. Can they use that as evidence?

I was hurt as a result of someone driving recklessly (possibly street racing). Do I deserve higher compensation?

I was hit from behind. Is it true that it’s always the person who hit from behind who is at fault for the accident?

Does a ticket prove who was at fault in an accident?

Law Enforcement

How do I get a copy of a police report?

Do I need to call the police if I’m in an accident?

Can I make a claim if the police weren’t called?

Should I talk to the police if they come to the scene?

Ownership Questions

What if the at-fault driver didn’t own the car he was in?

I let my friend borrow a car and they got in an accident. Is that something that will affect me?

What if I don’t own the car I was driving?

Does my insurance cover anyone I lend my car to?

Trucking Accidents

I was hit by an 18-wheeler. How do I prove that they were at fault?

An 18-Wheeler hit me, who pays for my car repairs and medical bills?

Whom can I sue if I was hit by a truck?

How much insurance are trucks required to have in Texas?

Are low-speed truck accidents dangerous?

Does the trucking company have to pay if their truck driver hit me?

How does the deregulation of the trucking industry affect me?

I was in an auto accident in Texas with an out-of-state driver. What do I need to know?

Auto Insurance

I don’t have auto insurance. What happens if I get in a car accident?

What happens if I drive without insurance in Texas?

Does My Texas Auto Insurance Cover Driving in Other States or Canada and Mexico?

Do I have to give a recorded statement to an insurance company?

What Benefits Might I Be Entitled To?

I’m a Driver in Texas. What’s PIP and do I want it?

Should I contact the other driver’s insurance company?

What are the minimum auto insurance requirements in Texas?

What Do I Need To Make A Claim Against My Insurance?

What if the other driver has no insurance or too little insurance in Texas?

Can I Settle My Case With The Insurance Company On My Own?

Do I have to see the insurance company’s doctor?

Will My Auto Insurance Rates Go Up If I File A Claim? What About For PIP?

I’ve been in a car accident in Texas. How does that affect my car insurance rates?

How Do I Get My Car Repaired After An Austin Auto Accident?

Lawsuits

If I hire a lawyer, do I have to sue?

How long does it take to file a lawsuit? How long is my personal injury case going to take?

How soon can I settle my car accident case?

Who determines when to settle?

Should I settle my case or go to trial?

Do I have to go to court?

How long do I have to hire an attorney?

What Happens if I Lose My Case? Do I Owe Money?

Where Will My Lawsuit Be Filed?

What Is My Employer Responsible For If I Am Injured On-The-Job?

Is hiring an injury lawyer right for me?

Can I sue someone if I’m undocumented?

Case Value

What is my personal injury case worth in Austin?

Can I get paid for time off work?

Who Pays For My Case Costs, And Is That Part Of The Settlement?

What Types Of Damages Are Available In A Car Accident Case?

I’m injured but I’m not sure how much I should get for my medical bills. What can I expect from the insurance company?

My Car Had Special Value, Can I Claim That?

Our only goal is justice for our clients…
whatever that means for them.

Our law firm is driven first and foremost
by a sense of Justice.

An injury changes lives...
sometimes forever.

We offer legal resources and self help
for those who have been injured.

We Can Answer Your
Questions and Tell
You The Options.