Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If I get into a car accident, what should I do?
A: If you are involved in a car accident, the first thing you need to do is call the police in order to have the accident on record. However, at no time should you admit fault for the accident. If possible, try to gather a list of names and phone numbers of anybody that witnessed the accident. It is also important that you try to document the accident by taking pictures or create a diagram of the car accident or the damages to your car. Last but not least, you should contact one of our car accident lawyers to discuss your legal options, especially if you sustained serious injuries from the accident.

Q: Will I have to go to court for my personal injury case?
A: In many personal injury cases, the case is often resolved outside of court. However, if there is disagreement among those involved, then your case must go to court to be presented before a judge. If this occurs, then your presence in court is needed.

Q: Who will pay my workers’ compensation?
A: Texas is the only state that does not make it mandatory for employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. If your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, then their insurance company will compensate you for your losses. In the case that your employer does not have insurance, than your employer will be responsible to pay for your workers’ compensation.

Q: What is the Jones Act?
A: The Jones Act is a set of laws that were first passed in 1920. The act allows seamen who were injured while at sea to obtain compensation for injuries that were the result of negligence on the part of the ship’s captain, the ship owner, or other crewmembers.

Q: What should I do if I am arrested?
A: If you have been arrested, regardless of the charge, you have the right to remain silent. However, you should answer any questions relating to your identity such as your name and birth date. If you are arrested for a DWI, do not perform a breathalyzer or any field sobriety tests either at the scene of the arrest of later at the jail. These will be recorded and used against you later in court. Depending on the seriousness of the charge, contacting a lawyer for legal advice may be needed.