How a Laredo TX Personal Injury Lawyer Negotiates Personal Injury Claims

Laredo’s long history of trade with Mexico means South Texas residents share their roads with large shipping vehicles. Many also work in the transportation and warehousing industries. It’s no wonder Laredo sees many personal injury accidents, whether on congested roads or in hazardous work environments.

Accident victims often turn to insurance companies to seek compensation for their medical bills and other losses. However, negotiating with an insurance company without assistance from the Laredo accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw is usually a mistake. Our experts know how to negotiate with insurance companies to maximize damages for our clients.

Our law firm handles a variety of personal injury cases, including:

• Car, commercial vehicle, and motorcycle crashes
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Slip and fall injuries
• Dog attacks and bites
• Medical malpractice
• Workplace injuries
• Nursing home negligence
• Defective product injuries

If you’ve been injured and another party is to blame, we can help. We offer complimentary case reviews in English or Spanish, and our client testimonials attest to our ability to negotiate on behalf of accident victims effectively. We are available 24/7 at 800-862-1260.

Negotiation is a process between all parties involved in a personal injury claim to reach a fair settlement for accident victims. Negotiation through an experienced personal injury attorney ensures you receive sufficient damages for all your expenses.

The negotiation process starts with a thorough investigation of your accident. Your legal team will gather evidence, including:

• Medical records
• Police reports
• Eyewitness testimonies
• Other accident reports
• Footage from surveillance cameras
• Photos of injuries and property damage

Using this evidence, your lawyer will prove that the at-fault party’s negligence led directly to your injuries and subsequent expenses, setting the stage for your negotiations to move forward.

Your legal team will also use the evidence to determine what your case is worth. Your damages may include economic damages, such as:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Property damage

Economic damages are straightforward and calculated using receipts, pay stubs, and other documentation. Victims can also seek non-economic damages, which include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional and mental distress
• Loss of consortium
• Reduced quality of life
• Permanent disfigurement or disability

These significant losses are more challenging to calculate. Your Laredo personal injury lawyer determines your non-economic damages by the cost to return your life to what it was before your accident as closely as possible.

Your legal team will begin the negotiations by sending the insurance company a demand letter notifying them of your personal injury claim. This letter outlines your injuries and their impact on your life. It also provides evidence that their client is at fault and the insurance company is liable for your damages.

The letter will provide a higher demand amount that your legal team expects to leave room for back-and-forth between you and the insurance company. The insurer will come back with an amount, and negotiations will continue until both parties believe they have reached a fair settlement.

Insurance adjusters may employ tactics to reduce your settlement amount during the negotiation process, such as:

• Offering a quick, lowball settlement
• Questioning the need for medical treatment
• Suggesting the injuries aren’t as serious as you claim
• Using your statements against you

Your chosen attorney will be familiar with these tactics and will take steps to protect you and your claim. For example, your lawyer may advise you not to speak directly with the insurance adjuster to avoid any statements the adjuster might be able to use to reduce or deny your claim.

Nearly all personal injury claims are resolved through a settlement. However, if parties cannot agree on an amount, the case may be taken to court. Your Laredo lawyer will represent you in court if necessary, fighting to ensure you receive all the damages you are due under the law.

If you are injured, don’t try to negotiate your settlement without Carabin Shaw’s expert legal assistance. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay anything until we win your case. Call us now toll-free at 800-862-1260.

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• Texas Statutes 41
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