Understanding the Settlement Process with Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Brian Brunson

As a personal injury lawyer in Dallas, Brian and his team are committed to assisting individuals who have suffered injuries due to the careless or wrongful actions of others. Attorney Brian Brunson tackles your auto accident case like no one else, ensuring that the adjuster cannot intimidate you and securing the maximum compensation for your auto, truck, or motorcycle accident! We concentrate on aiding clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as well as in Houston and Austin. Although our offices are based in Dallas, we provide services throughout the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The Law Office of Brian Brunson specializes in serious motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury cases that could have a lasting impact on you and your family.

Step 1 – Intake

When you contact our office, you’ll get the chance to talk with our helpful support team. They’ll ask you some basic questions to better understand your situation. Be ready for inquiries about the type of case you might have, where your accident took place, whether there were any witnesses or a police report, your insurance coverage, and any previous injuries or accidents. Our team will also perform a conflict check to make sure we haven’t represented any defendant related to your case before. After that, they will set up a meeting for you with Brian at a time that works best for you. In your first meeting, we’ll go over the details of your case, looking at the facts, liability issues, and damages involved. If your case is complicated, we might need expert advice or even several experts. Brian might suggest hiring a private investigator to gather important evidence like witness statements and photos. We’ll also discuss your medical treatment options and set realistic expectations for what you can expect in your specific situation. You can be sure that Brian will be there to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Step 2 – Calculating Compensation

While we concentrate on the liability elements of your case, it’s just as important to talk about damages. You could qualify for financial damages, including compensation for lost wages and reimbursement for medical expenses. Other types of damages might involve allowances for pain and suffering, which take into account possible permanent injuries and changes to your way of life. The first office meeting is vital for establishing a strong attorney-client relationship. We set aside plenty of time—typically a few hours—to collect all the essential information so we can start off on the right track. In many situations, we even plan follow-up meetings during this time. The follow-up session will give us the chance to go over more documents or arrange meetings with experts like engineers who can offer important insights into your case.

Step 3 – Claim Filing and Negotiations

There are a number of stages a personal injury claim may go through. The following is a breakdown of each stage and what’s involved.

The Investigation: Once you submit a claim against the driver who was careless, their insurance provider will start its own inquiry into what happened during the accident. The insurance company will try to find out who or what was responsible for the incident. They might conclude that their insured party was at fault, or they could try to shift the blame onto another person or factor. These investigations can take several weeks or even months, depending on how serious the accident was and how many individuals were involved.

Initial Settlement Offer:If the insurance company of the party at fault agrees to take responsibility for the accident, they usually make a settlement offer to the victim to settle the claim quickly. This is where a lot of people go wrong by accepting the insurance company’s offer just because they probably need the cash. However, the first settlement offer from the insurance company is often much lower than what is actually required to cover all the damages caused by the accident.

Making a Counter Offer: If you have hired a lawyer to represent you, your attorney will let you know about the insurance company’s offer and guide you on what to do next. It’s completely your decision whether to accept the first offer or not. Your attorney will collaborate with you to figure out the total value of your losses. Most likely, the best move at this stage will be to propose a counter offer. The process of making offers and counter offers might go back and forth several times until a settlement amount is agreed upon.

Final Settlement: If an agreement is made, the insurance company of the party at fault will send a check to your lawyer. Before you get any money, we will first settle any claims from parties that are legally entitled to compensation. These parties could be healthcare providers, investigators, and others. After that, we will subtract our previously agreed fee for your representation and issue you a check for the leftover amount of the settlement.

IF YOU’VE BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT, CONTACT THE LAW OFFICE OF BRIAN BRUNSON TODAY

Named one of the Top 10 Truck Accident Lawyers in Dallas, Brian Brunson is Dallas personal injury attorney who is dedicated to helping clients who have suffered a car, truck, or motorcycle injury through the negligent or wrongful conduct of other drivers. In addition, his professionalism is unmatched and the firms’ client reviews speak for themselves.

We proudly serve the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas, our office supports the legal needs of a wide variety of clients. Let the Law Office of Brian Brunson be your advocate in your time of need and help you put your life back together. If we can’t win or settle your case, you don’t pay a dime! We know it can be daunting to take that first step after you’ve been hurt. Contact Brian Brunson today via email or call us toll-free at 1-844-41-WRECK. We can help, when no one else will.