Frequently Asked Questions

Legal fees are not included in medical expenses. Under the "No Recovery, No Fee" arrangement, you remain responsible for medical bills paid out of pocket. However, you may authorize your attorney to reimburse medical providers from your settlement or judgment.

No hidden fees exist. The contingency fee agreement terms are fully outlined in paragraphs 1-2 when you sign. The firm prioritizes client confidence and transparency to ease concerns about compensation outcomes.

See "Understanding My Insurance Policy" resource.

See "Understanding My Insurance Policy" resource.

GoSuits offers free initial consultations to evaluate your case. If accepted under contingency fee agreement, you pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation for you.

An attorney helps obtain fair compensation exceeding insurance company offers, presents all case elements effectively, negotiates pain and suffering damages, and counters insurer attempts to minimize payouts through unnecessary therapy claims or downplaying injuries.

See "Understanding My Insurance Policy" resource.

See "Understanding My Insurance Policy" resource.

Attorneys accepting contingency fees collect no upfront payment. Fees derive from settlement/judgment winnings rather than clients. Percentages vary but never exceed 50%. Attorneys assume financial risk—no recovery means no attorney payment. Clients incur no upfront costs.

1. Seek immediate medical attention after accidents, regardless of apparent injury severity.
2. Gather medical and accident documents, police reports, and maintain organized records.
3. Consult an attorney before providing statements or signing anything requested by insurers.
4. GoSuits attorneys collaborate gathering evidence, reviewing medical records, interviewing witnesses, and potentially consulting accident reconstructionists.
5. Attorneys provide honest case evaluation regarding claim viability, value, and next steps.
6. File lawsuits to notify opposing insurance companies and protect rights before statute of limitations expires.
7. Court issues summons; both parties conduct discovery including witness interviews, document requests, and interrogatories.
8. Settle during pre-trial negotiations if beneficial, or proceed to trial if necessary.

Settlements depend on damage types, treatment plans, therapy duration, income loss, and accident severity. Most settlements occur after medical treatment completion. Permanent injuries influence compensation amounts. Continue medical care before settling to avoid accepting less than deserved.

Contact GoSuits at 844-Go-Suits or email for guidance. See "Car Accident Help Guide" and "Understanding My Insurance Policy" resources.

Your insurance or the at-fault driver's insurance covers injuries and damages. Collision coverage handles vehicle repairs up to policy limits. Totaled vehicles receive lump sums based on actual cash value. At-fault driver's insurance should cover losses, damages, pain, and suffering, though offered amounts often fall short of actual losses.

Contingency arrangements allow attorneys to pay case expenses, reimbursed from settlements. Costs include police report copies, video, medical record creation, court filing fees, deposition fees, investigation costs, and mediation fees. GoSuits minimizes expenses by requesting digital documents at flat rates rather than per-page charges.

After an accident, your own coverage usually pays your medical bills first: health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, medical payments coverage (MedPay), or workers' compensation if you were hurt on the job. The at-fault party's insurer typically pays only when the claim settles, and accident-related bills and liens are paid from that settlement. If coverage isn't available, some providers will wait for payment under a lien or letter of protection. Health plans and MedPay usually ask to be paid back from the compensation you recover.

Read our full guide: Who Will Pay for My Personal Injury Medical Bills?

Yes, GoSuits handles property damage claims free unless the responsible party denies liability. Then attorneys file lawsuits claiming property damage, personal injuries, lost wages, and other losses under the same contingency fee arrangement.

No, but attorneys help obtain optimal claim results. Large manufacturers employ formidable legal teams protecting profits. Defective product lawyers level the playing field, advocating fair settlements covering all injury-related expenses, including court representation if necessary.

Texas allows two years from injury date to file defective product claims. However, don't delay—gathering medical documents and evidence takes time. Postponing legal consultation reduces attorney time for case preparation.

Case value depends on: injury extent, treatment duration, and work absence time. GoSuits recognizes case uniqueness. Dallas attorneys review specifics and explain legal options upon contact.

Product liability law holds companies accountable for designing, manufacturing, and marketing defective products causing consumer harm.

Not necessarily. Board-certified trial attorneys negotiate with product manufacturers, designers, or sellers before trial. You avoid court if reasonable settlements cover full injury costs. If corporations refuse fair offers, court may become necessary. Attorneys keep you informed on options and assist decision-making.

Trucking insurance carriers minimize claim payments. Any settlement offered will likely be substantially less than achievable with attorney assistance.

Most lawyers specialize in specific legal areas. You shouldn't hire tax attorneys for 18-wheeler cases. Retain expert truck crash attorneys familiar with insurance, trucking regulations, and medical expenses.

Insurance corporations and transportation companies employ extensive legal teams protecting profit lines. Truck accident attorneys work for you, providing strong defense against these powerful institutions.

GoSuits works on contingency—payment only occurs if winning cases or securing out-of-court settlements. The firm provides free consultations.

Insurance companies prioritize profitability—full compensation reduces their "bottom line," so they minimize damage claims. Expert truck accident attorneys protect your rights, not insurer profits.

No. Some dishonest adjusters use statements against claimants. Direct insurance inquiries to your truck accident attorney for optimal protection.

Yes. Multiple factors contribute to 18-wheeler accidents. Mechanical failures from old tires, malfunctioning brakes, or insufficient safety systems—preventable through proper maintenance—constitute case grounds against trucking firms.

State and federal law prohibit operating tractor trailers while intoxicated or drugged. Federal regulations mandate driver breaks preventing fatigue. Proof of these violations strengthens cases against truckers and employers.

Never disclose information to transportation businesses, insurers, or trucking attorneys. Refer them to your truck accident lawyer. Experienced attorneys know appropriate questions and responses protecting your rights.

Contact attorneys immediately. Prompt consultation preserves evidence freshness and improves compensation prospects. Accident reconstruction, vehicle "black box" data downloads, and scene investigation require timely completion; delayed contact risks evidence loss.

No. The answers in this section are based on Texas law. California and Illinois have their own wrongful death laws, with different rules on who can bring a claim and what can be recovered. See our wrongful death lawyers page, or contact our Los Angeles, Irvine or Chicago office about a loss in those states.

Adoptive parents may sue for adopted children's wrongful deaths; stepparents and foster parents cannot. Grandparents cannot sue for grandchildren's wrongful deaths. Divorced parents may sue for child wrongful deaths.

Two statutes of limitations apply. The deceased's potential personal injury claim has a two-year limit from injury date. Your wrongful death claim has a two-year limit from your spouse's, child's, or parent's death date. Consult attorneys promptly to avoid claim loss.

No. Texas Survival Statute allows heirs or estate representatives making personal injury claims deceased individuals would have asserted. Wrongful death claims, distinct from survival claims, compensate spouses, children, and parents for loved one losses.

Prove: (1) you're a statutory beneficiary (spouse, children, or parents of deceased), and (2) defendant misconduct caused death.

No. Siblings cannot file wrongful death lawsuits in Texas.

Biological children can file claims for deceased parent wrongful deaths. Formally adopted children may file against adoptive parents, not biological parents. Adult children may claim for parent wrongful deaths.

Actual Damages:

• Financial losses: deceased's earning capability and care, maintenance, services, support, guidance, and counsel value.
• Mental anguish: emotional grief, torture, and suffering from family member death.
• Loss of good advantages: affection, comfort, companionship, and society loss.
• Loss of inheritance: accumulated assets the deceased would have bequeathed during normal lifetime.

Exemplary Damages: Available when defendant intentional acts/omissions or gross negligence caused death.

Historically, wives, parents, and children couldn't sue for accident-related losses. The Wrongful Death Act created new causes enabling these individuals suing if suffering actual damages from spouse, child, or parent deaths. Family members and estates now seek compensation through wrongful death lawsuits following someone's death-causing actions.

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Title 4, Chapter 71 establishes wrongful death and survival lawsuits.

Spouses—whether formally or common-law married—can file wrongful death claims. Claims proceed regardless of separation at death or survivor remarriage afterward.

Most personal injury lawyers practice on contingency—compensation occurs only upon successful claims. Fees typically represent recovery percentages. Fee agreements specify percentages and expense management upon case acceptance. Generally, unsuccessful lawsuits result in zero attorney fees owed.