What to do when you have an accident

Many people are not aware of what to do when they have an accident. Fortunately, many of you will never have to do deal with this situation; however, if you do, then you should know what to do. When a person causes an accident or when the person is not responsible for the accident, the actions taken at the scene should be the same.

First, check to see if any one is injured. If a person is injured, call an ambulance. This is important because a life could be at risk, and the prompt actions of person could be the difference between life and death. Next, make sure there is no more potential for further accidents. If the scene is unsafe, call the police and wait for their instructions. If the scene is safe, then exchange insurance information.

Next, gather names and phone numbers of witnesses. Many people forget this step and that is the difference on the determination of liability. If possible, take pictures of the accident. This could help you later on in the case.

Finally, call your insurance company and take directions from them.

NEVER admit to any liability at the scene. This is when many people go wrong. It is not the job of the people involved in the accident to determine liability, that is the job for the insurance adjuster.

If you, or some one you love has been injured in an accident, give us a call (210) 979-9777. You can visit our websites at: The Baez Law Firm, P.C. or San Antonio Lawyers.

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Serious injuries, come and see us

Our San Antonio Lawyers have been helping people in Bexar County when they suffer serious injuries as a result of some one's negligence. Auto Accidents are the main culprit, but also injuries caused by doctors, police officers and others.

The Baez Law Firm helps victims of car accidents, even when the victims don't have health insurance. Our lawyers will negotiate your settlement, and if needed, will go to trial for you. Let us help you with your case, do not do it alone.

Our Personal Injury Lawyers help victims of medical malpractice in Texas. The law is very rigit, and our lawyers know how to litigate a case under the new law. Give us a call (210) 979-9777 to set up a free initial consultation.

We have helped victims of police brutality in Texas successfully. If you have been a victim of police brutality in Texas, you need a law firm that is able to handle the police "qualify immunity" issues that could end your case. Let us fight for your rights in court.

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Injuries from an accident need to be treated!

Our law firm has been helping the injured in San Antonio even when no health insurance is available. We are able to help you with injuries from an auto accident immediately.

The most important thing after an auto accident is medical treatment. Our San Antonio lawyers can get you the medical help that you deserve after an auto accident.

If you have been injured as a result of an auto accident, come see us or give us a call (210) 979-9777. We care about your legal needs!

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We represent the injured person all the way to trial

In Texas, health care liability claims, and in most personal injury claims, medical expenses related to the care and treatment of an injured person often constitute a significant portion of the damages that might be recovered at trial. Recoverable medical expenses were addressed in the 2003 tort reform legislation. The new statute, Section 41.0105 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, changes the way in which courts and juries are to evaluate this element of damages.

Since the change of the legislation of paid v. incurred, insurance companies have been paying less money for personal injury claims. This is so because the new legislation allows them to only paid on what was "actually paid" on behalf of an insured not what was "incurred" during an accident.

But what does that mean? It means that if two people have the same accident, but one has insurance and the other one does not, the person without insurance will have a greater chance to recover more money than the person that does. What? So, in Texas, if you do the right thing and have insurance, you are been penalized? Exactly.

Our lawyers have been faced with this dilemma for our clients for a while now. We have opted to take those cases that leave our clients without funds in their pockets to trial. In that way, the juries have the potential to hear what was incurred on behalf of the client.

For decades, the collateral source rule would bar insurance companies from bringing forth what was actually paid, now because of this legislation, the insurance companies that are supposed to paid the injured person are the one's benefiting from this law. Until the law is changed, our San Antonio lawyers will be fighting in court for the rights of our injured clients.

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Had an auto accident, come see us

Many people believe that handling their own personal injury case is simple. The problem stands from the fact that, insurance companies have their legal team ready for battle. That means that you, without your own team, have no chance of beating them.

Insurance companies have been dealing with personal injury cases longer than most of us been alive. From the adjusters, their whole world revolves around giving you, the injured person, the minimal amount for your injuries. If need be, insurance companies have a group of experts that will testify against your case in Court.

Because of these facts, you need to be ready to have a legal team of your own. Since personal injury cases are "contingency" cases, you should not hesitate to have a legal team when you have been injured by another driver.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of an accident, give us a call. We helped numerous people in Texas get the settlement that they deserve. We handle broken bones, brain injuries, multiple injuries, lacerations, scars, puncture wounds, amputations, death, and many more.

Do not attempt to get the results that you deserve by yourself. Let us help you win your fight for you. This is why we tell you, we care about your legal needs!

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Toyota Recalls millions of vehicles

AP-Toyota Motor Co. indicated that it will recall 1.09 million more vehicles in the United States on Wednesday, because of mechanical problems that could cause accelerator pedals to become stuck.

Toyota, which issued a recall last week for 2.3 million vehicles, expanded the notice to include the 2008-2009 Highlander, the 2009-2010 Venza and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe.

Sources say that "This isn't the first time an automaker has initiated a sales stoppage. In the past four years, Chrysler, Nissan, Ford and Subaru all have initiated stoppages, but Toyota's affects the most models."

Victims of vehicle malfunctions have suffered millions of dollars in losses and injuries that could have been prevented. The automakers have been dealing with this problems for decades, and now the government is putting down pressure on them.

They dichotomy to the industry has been (whether to install the part needed or face possible litigation in the future) these is call the cost analysis. Big companies face it every day, but not to such extend of potential damages.

When victims are injured by the negligence of the auto makers, often they do not recover for their loss. It is time to make the industry more responsible for their actions or rather inaction. Rather than waiting for the government to intervene, auto makers should be more responsible with the production of their vehicles.

Let us know if you, or a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of vehicle malfunctioning. You may be entitled to recover for your injuries.

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We help auto accident victims obtain justice

We have been serving the community in San Antonio for victims of auto accidents when the negligence of the driver causes either death, fractures or fatal injuries. We are happy to report that The Baez Law Firm has obtained numerous policy limits and beyond settlements for our clients.

Insurance companies usually attempt to minimize their insureds potential for liability by quickly settling the case for pennies on the dollar. They do this to keep more money for their shareholders.

When you, or your family members have been a victim of auto accident in San Antonio or Bexar County, give us a call. We will fight for your legal rights and we will get the justice that you deserve.

Our San Antonio Lawyer will manage your case to a successful outcome for you. When the insurance company does not want to offer a reasonable amount of money, our lawyers will fill law suits on behalf of our clients. This is one of the reasons why we say, The Baez Law Firm is here for you because we care about your legal needs.

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Icy road conditions in Texas during this season

During icy conditions in Texas, drivers tend to behave in an radical way. Many people rely on prior experience driving on icy conditions, but they fail to realize that in Texas, not every one has that experience. Remember, during this time, accidents are more prone to happen.

When you encounter ice on the roads please be conscious of other drivers and allow sufficient space between you and other drivers. Remember to be careful when going over bridges and roads that lead to and away from them.

However, when you are a victim of an accident on the road because of some one's negligence, our law firm can help you. We have successfully represented injured Texans all throughout the state.

From our family to yours, may you have a Merry Christmas and may the God give you blessings beyond your imagination. May you all stay free from accidents and may your lives be prosperous.

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Vehicle accident in San Antonio or Bexar County, we can help

You have seen our adds on the via buses all throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. We tell you that "we care about your legal needs," and we mean it. The Baez Law Firm, P.C. can help you with your auto accident in San Antonio. Our lawyers are experienced in dealing with insurance companies.

When you have a car accident, you need to gather all the information about the person that collided with you. Our staff will get the police report, issue letters of protection on your behalf, and send you to the best doctors available in San Antonio.

We are known to try cases that other firms refuse because they are not too big. Our firm does not back down from a fight with the insurance companies after your vehicle accident. When you are injured, the last thing you need is to have to fight with an adjuster. Let our attorneys fight for you!

If you suffer broken bones, fractures, scratches, lacerations, bruises or any other type of injury, we can help you get the money that you deserve for your injuries. If a love one die, as a result of negligence of the driver, we can help you, and your family collect money for your lost. Although we cannot bring back your love one, you and your family should be compensated for your lost with a substantial amount of money.

We have doctors all throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, and we can come to you if you need us. Let our experts handle your car or auto accident. Let The Baez Law Firm, P.C fight for your rights. This is why we say "we care about your legal needs."

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Victim of a drunk driver?

In Texas roads, there are numerous accidents that occur every day. Some accidents are more dramatic than others, and some injuries are more serious than others. The problem arises when a drunk driver is behind the wheel of a vehicle. These drivers place their lives at risk and also the community at large. But many times these individuals go unpunished.

Recently, insurance companies, as a result of legislature changes, were required to increase their coverage for financial responsibility from $40,000 per occurrence to $50,000. But, when a life has been lost, that is not an amount to compensate any one, including the victim's family. Many times, other injuries or conditions may exist that would allow greater compensation for the families.

Our law firm has been helping Texas families victims of drunk drivers recover what they deserve. When drunk drivers are responsible, the implications are criminal as well as civil or monetary. Wrongful death usually arises as a result of the irresponsible drunk driver.

The Texas wrongful death statute is clear. A wrongful death has occurred when a person is killed due to the negligence or other liability of a person or entity. The statue includes death by a drunk driver.

Surviving beneficiaries and dependents are entitled to monetary damages in instances of wrongful death by a drunk driver. If your love one has been a victim of a drunk driver, either by fatal injury or by death, contact us. We can help.

The Baez Law Firm, P.C. is a general practice law firm that helps people in Texas and Florida with simple to complex legal representation. We do this because, "We care about your legal needs!"

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Have you had an accident with via bus?

Our law firm has represented individuals who have had accidents with via buses in the past. This include passengers and drivers alike. We have represented clients with fractures, fatal injuries and soft tissue injuries as well.

San Antonio news cast last night broadcast a new phenomena with the via buses. They indicated that, many handicapped people are having problems when they get off the buses. The article read like this "For the disabled and handicapped, VIA-Trans buses are the only way to live an independent life. But, there's a dangerous problem with some VIA-Trans buses that is putting them at risk."

If you are one of those disable or handicapped individuals, our attorneys are here to help you. We handle personal injury cases from beginning to end. If you have suffered an injury as a result of via buses, contact us.

We are a general practice law firm handling personal injury, business law, criminal law, family law and many other areas of law.

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Auto accident, motorcycle accident, trucking accident we can help

Our attorneys have been helping clients in Bexar county and San Antonio when they are injured by some one's negligence. They handle auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents and many more accidents involving motor vehicles. The point to remember, when you are involved in a motor vehicle accident is that: the insurance company is not there to make you whole, they are there to protect their insured.

The insurance industry have attorneys on their staff that handle their claims if they are not settled during the negotiations. You too should have attorneys on your side. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, please contact us.

The Baez Law Firm, P.C. is a general practice law firm that handles personal injury, family law, business law, criminal law, auto accidents, appeals and many other areas of law.

Come see us, and you will know the difference from the moment that you walk through our doors. Your initial consultation is always free. We care about your legal needs.

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What, my insurance does not want to help me!

Many of our clients get to us because their own insurance companies did not cover them when there was a UM claim filed. This happens when, the other driver does not have insurance or there is a hit and run.

The surprise comes when the clients find, usually from the insurance companies themselves that, their accident will not be covered and they are faced with having to pay out of pocket for every thing. This should not be surprising to our readers.

For the most part, insurance companies are there to provide for their shareholders and not to make their insured back to whole. That means that, in many instances, the UM policy will be curtailed or even denied by them. Remember, the less they pay, the more they keep for themselves.

That is why you need us to fight for you. Whether your need is personal injury, business law, family law, or criminal law, The Baez Law Firm, P.C. is here to help you with your legal needs. Visit us at our website www.TheBaezLawFirm.com or call (210) 979-9777. We care about your legal needs.

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Vehicle accidents in Texas

In the past, insurance companies were paying more reasonable amounts for accidents caused by their insured. Because of the sluggish economy, many insurance companies are using the delay tactics to stall cases and get the settle for less. Our law firm does not fall for that trick.

When you come to us for your personal injury case or vehicle accident or wrongful death or any other form of negligence by a another person against you, we take the time required to get you the maximum amount of money that you deserve.

When you have a auto accident or car wreck, the insurance company of the person that caused the accident will appoint an adjuster for the case. It is important to know that, the adjuster's job is to reduce, as much as possible, the amount of money that you may be entitled by law. They do this by taking their time to settle and by down talking your accident.

That is why you need an experienced law firm to handle your case. Our attorneys have handle and worked with insurance companies for many years. Let our experienced work for you if your case involve a personal injury, broken bones, lacerations, wounds or scaring of any part of your body.

Whether your need is on personal injury, business law, family law or criminal law, The Baez Law Firm, P.C. is here to help you with your legal needs. Visit us in our website www.thebaezlawfirm.com or call (210) 979-9777. This is why we say "we care about your legal needs."

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Would your claim be subgrogated?

In order to understand the question, first the subject has to be defined. Subrogation is the substitution (or subrogation) of one person in the place of another with respect to a claim, demand or right against a third party, so that the substituted party assumes the rights of the other, or (stands in the shoes of or replaces) the other, with respect to a claim against the third party.

The doctrine of subrogation is based on principles of equality and good conscience and is generally used as a means of placing the ultimate burden of the debt on the person who should originally have it. Subrogation may be established by law (contract) or founded upon equity (facts).

For the most part, the doctrine of subrogation has been utilized by insurance companies who are obligated under their policies to pay their insureds for property damage or casualty losses which the insureds have sustained. A person's right to be subrogated to the rights of another generally arises when that person, acting pursuant to some obligation, pays the debt of the other.

In those situations where the damages appear to have been caused by the negligence or fault of third parties, insurance companies have traditionally exercised their right of subrogation to pursue claims against the alleged wrongdoer.

Because of subrogation, the insurance companies can "stand in the shoes of" their insureds and bring suit against the wrongdoers. Because the wrongdoers who caused the injuries are the persons who should bear the burden for such injuries, insurance companies' subrogation rights have generally entitled them to recover.

Our law firm constantly get calls from individuals who should have been affected under the doctrine, but are unaware of these facts until is too late. If have been injured as a result of some one's negligence, contact our law firm for a free initial consultation.

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Why do we need experts witnesses

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 192.3(e) creates three categories of experts witnesses. It is important to know the distinction between them in order to use them more efficiently.

The first category is the consulting expert. This is an expert who has been consulted, retained or specially employed by a party in anticipation of litigation or in preparation for trial.

The second category is the reviewed consulting expert. This is an expert whose opinions and mental impressions have been reviewed by the testifying expert.

Finally, the testifying expert. This is an expert that may be called to testify as an expert witness at trial.

The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure create an exception from discovery for the identity, mental impressions and opinions of consulting experts. On the other hand, the rules also designate information that is discoverable regarding reviewed consulting experts and testifying experts.

The utilization of experts in personal injury cases is crucial for the sauces of the case. Our law firm utilizes the most prestigious and knowledgeable experts available. When your personal injury, auto accident, medical malpractice, negligence, wrongful death case needs some experts, contact our law firm, we can help.

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Car accidents in Texas

Our firm has helped thousands of individuals throughout Texas with their car accidents. As many of you may not know, insurance companies have many tactics to minimize each claim that is submitted by consumers. Even when you are supposed to be in good hands, it’s the total opposite, you are in for a fight. The reason is simple, they have to keep their stock holders happy, not you.

For example, when any one is hit from behind, and there is no broken bones, or contusions, or lacerations, or any major trauma, insurance companies have a way to evaluate the injuries. They are called soft tissue injuries. Now, the adjusters will start to minimize the injuries, the impact that the accident may have on people’s life and so for starters, they will not pay for the full value of the impact, since its only a small impact. Meanwhile, you have lost time from work, your car is not fixed and you are in pain.

Of course this happens when the individuals are not represented. On the other hand, when people come to our firm, their vehicles are repaired, they get seen by doctors and they get compensated for time lost from work. In other words, we maximize their recovery. This is one of the many reasons that people have to come to our law firm right after a car accident.

Another example is when the accident is more serious and there are broken bones, brain damage and or fatal injuries. Now the insurance companies will pay a little more, but they will still use all of their techniques to still minimize your claim. That is why is so important that you have efficient legal representation on your side. To properly care for your injuries, to fix your vehicle and to get you back to normal again, that is our commitment to you.

We always recommend that if you are involved in a car accident, or any type of personal injury, you should have legal representation. Insurance companies have their legal team working for them constantly, and so should you! Let us be your legal team because “We care about your legal needs.”

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What not to do if you have a personal injury case

Misrepresenting Your Accident or Injuries.
Doctors document in their records how you describe the accident and your injuries. When your description varies from the way the accident happened to the way that injuries are described in the police report or other statements, the insurance company can use the descriptions to make you appear untruthful.

Hiding Past Accidents.
If you have been in other accidents, you need to say so, so that your lawyer can investigate and make a determination as to whether it is a valid problem in your case.

Hiding Previous Injuries.
If you have ever seen a doctor or other health care provider, then there is a record in existence that the insurance company will find, not that can find, but will find.

Not Having Accurate Income Information.
In many cases, a claimant will have lost income because of the accident. You will only be able to claim lost income if your income information is in good order.

Misrepresenting Your Activity Level.
If you claim that you cannot do certain things, but you are not been honest, you can jeopardize your claim. Personal injury lawsuits are serious business. Insurance companies are willing to spend a lot of money investigating claims.

If you have a personal injury case, please contact us, we can help. We are San Antonio Personal Injury Trial Lawyers and we are here to help you. That is why we say we care about your legal needs.

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Medical bills are higher than the policy limits

Recently, we were asked about instances where the medical bill surpasses the offer or even the policy limits that applied to the person responsible for the accident. There are ways that a plaintiff can get above policy limits but it involves litigation.

The term full coverage generally means that the insurance policy has both liability coverage and coverage for damage to your vehicle. The term full coverage does not mean that everything is covered no matter what happens.

You should carry as much liability coverage as you can comfortably afford because damage claims today are sometimes settled for millions.

According to the insurance industry, State minimums don't come close to covering the cost of a serious accident. You should carry bodily-injury coverage of at least $100,000 per person, and $300,000 per accident, and property-damage coverage of $50,000, or a minimum of $300,000 on a single-limit policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers. Or visit our website.

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Does a person needs to have an attorney to handle their personal injury case?

I read an article once that said: "No, but it is advisable." In law school, they teach you that only a fool has him/her self for a client, and the same goes for personal injury cases. Although insurance companies will often try to settle the claim without the involvement of lawyers, we recommend that you consult a lawyer before finalizing an agreement if you have any questions about whether you are getting a fair or proper settlement.

In the case of a serious injury, you should always consult a lawyer as soon as possible if you believe the injury was caused by some one's negligence. Most likely the insurance company for that other party will investigate immediately, but it helps keep the playing field level if you have a lawyer or a law firm to represent your interests and protect any important evidence.

If you have been injured by another person's negligence, please call us (210) 979-9777 or visit our website www.thebaezlawfirm.com for a free initial consultation.

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