Free Consultation
(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on September 12, 2022
A personal injury victim faces a lot: high medical bills, pain, suffering, lost income, disability, and a disrupted life. Unfortunately, some claims are unsuccessful, leaving victims with unpaid legal costs, medical bills, and resentment.
It is critical to take steps to increase your chances of winning strategies while pursuing a personal injury claim. Whether you suffered injuries in a car accident or slip and fall, the best thing you can do is hire a highly skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer at TK Injury Lawyers who can increase your chances of winning a personal injury claim.
A successful personal injury lawsuit relies on supporting evidence like photographs, videos, police reports, witness statements, and more. Your best chance of collecting sufficient evidence is by leaving this task to a personal injury attorney.
A lawyer can also handle the collection of the following medical documentation:
A lawyer may also engage a medical professional to authenticate injury records and testify to the severity of your injuries. Your attorney should create an organized file to keep track of evidence and documents to support your claim.
Determining legal liability uis necessary for a personal injury claim. You cannot successfully obtain compensation unless you can prove someone else was negligent and should be responsible for your losses. Determining liability can be more complicated than you likely imagine, as many cases involve multiple liable parties. These might include negligent individuals or companies, or even the employers of negligent employees.
Pursuing a personal injury lawsuit as a victim is an emotionally draining experience. You are already dealing with injuries, so you don’t need to also deal with navigating the claim process.
An attorney knows how these claims work and strictly adheres to a professional code of conduct. They handle similar claims every day, and they can take over every step of the claim process for you in a professional and objective manner.
Working with a personal injury lawyer enhances your chances of getting total compensation for your losses. They will calculate how much you deserve for your past, future, and intangible losses.
An attorney will advise you not to accept an insurer’s offer if it is too low, which is common. Instead, lawyers know how to negotiate to get maximum payment for you. If the insurance company continues to make lowball offers, your lawyer can escalate the matter by filing a lawsuit in civil court, which is important leverage in insurance negotiations.
The best thing you can do is to give yourself the best chance of a successful personal injury claim. As such, it’s always advisable to work with an experienced attorney from TK Injury Lawyers. Our legal team includes members of the Million Dollar Forum, which demonstrates our high success rate for our clients. Contact us now or call us at 512-872-4761 for a free consultation.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Trent Kelly, who has more than 15 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney.
Slip and falls are often caused by the negligence of business or property owners, and injury victims should not hesitate to take legal action. An Austin premises liabili...
In early November, a man was riding a motorcycle in North Austin when he was reportedly struck by a pickup. He became pinned under the truck and then required emergency t...
Long-Term Losses From Spinal Cord Injuries One of the most devastating and debilitating accidental injuries is perhaps a traumatic spinal cord injury, which can result in...
Since the 1970s, Monsanto’s product Roundup has been the leading herbicide and drying agent for farmers, landscapers, and even home gardeners. Statistics show that over...
Tell us about your case and our attorneys will contact you promptly