Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What damages can an accident victim recover in Texas?

A.Texas laws allow victims of car accidents to prove and recover damages for losses including damages for past and future medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, past and future mental anguish, past and future lost wages, disfigurement, and impairment, etc. Car accident victims can also recover property damages for damages caused to their cars as well as damages for rental car expenses.

Q. Will insurance cover damages for all accidents? 

A. No. Unfortunately, even though drivers in Texas are legally required to maintain insurance coverage while operating a vehicle on the road, many drivers fail to comply with insurance requirements. If an accident is caused by an uninsured driver, those who are injured may have difficulties recovering damages.

Q. I'm a working person, how can I afford an attorney?  

A. In most Personal Injury cases an attorney will accept an injured person's case on a contingent fee basis.

Q. What is a contingent fee?

A. A fee is contingent when it is conditioned upon the attorney's successful resolution of the injured person's case. This contingency arrangement is often referred to in advertisements as: "No fee unless you collect money," or something similar.

A contingent fee is paid as a percentage of your monetary recovery (either settlement or court award). In most contingency fee arrangements, there is no charge for a consultation. In most consultations, an injured person's legal questions will be answered, and there is usually no obligation on the injured person's part in exchange for the consultation.

Schorr Law Firm never charges an attorney fee for a Personal Injury case unless we obtain a recovery for our client. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery and if a recovery is not made, the client owes Schorr Law Firm nothing. Additionally, Schorr Law Firm does not charge a fee to help clients settle their property damage claims, if any.

Q. How long will it take to settle my claim?  

A. There is no set answer. All cases are different. The more complex the case, and/or the more serious the injuries, and/or the more money at stake for the parties involved, the longer it will take.

Every person's injuries and claims are unique, every incident has its own set of facts, and many unforseen issues can arise in any claim or case. Therefore, every case is different and it is impossible to for anyone to determine how long a case will take to settle, if ever. Sometimes injury claims don't settle. In those cases it may be necessary to file a lawsuit.

Q. What is the value of my claim?  

A. Until all the information on your injuries is available and all the facts of your case are known, the value of your case is unknown. Attorneys are prohibited from promising that they will obtain a certain amount of money for a claim. If an attorney promises you that he or she will win a certain amount of money for your case, seek out another attorney immediately. It is an ethical violation for an attorney to predict the outcome of a case as an inducement to you to become a client.