After You Hire An Attorney For A Car Accident, Then What?

Javier Villarreal

Jan 31, 2025

Yes, we are personal injury lawyers here in the Rio Grande Valley, so we know firsthand how having legal representation can make a difference. But once you’ve hired us to handle your car accident case in the Rio Grande Valley, what do you do then?

client is signing paperwork in Brownsville.

Well, the first thing is to take care of yourself. If you suffered an injury during the accident, like whiplash, broken bones, or even bruises, that’s a priority. Don’t worry about medical payments. We will make sure the doctor’s bills don’t arrive until after the claim has been settled. That is one of the benefits of contacting us right away.

Next, you can help us by providing any evidence from the accident. Did you take photos of the incident? Did you get license plates? Did you get images of the car damage or physical injuries? We will speak to the Brownsville police department, and get a hold of the report. When we file the insurance claim, anything else you or a passenger were able to document can be helpful to the case.

Consider all the issues you’ve had because of the car accident. For instance, did you have to take time off work? Did the family car get wrecked, and did you need a rental to get the kids to school and continue daily chores? Have you experienced any physical effects like stiff joints, pain and/or headaches, and dizziness? These are all problems the driver who caused the accident is responsible for.

We’ll stay in touch with you and keep you involved in the decision-making

Although our Brownsville accident attorneys will be in charge of your case, you are still in the “driver’s seat” when determining certain things. For instance, is it time to go to court if the accident settlement doesn’t cover all the costs? Or, if we need to schedule a meeting to go over some new details, what works best for you? We keep in touch and do the consulting while you make the final choice.

And speaking of staying in touch and aware, here are some facts about car accidents in Texas:

ProCare Medical Center did a report on the total number of people sustaining auto injuries in Texas from 2018 to 2022 (https://www.procaremedcenter.com/texas-personal-injury-statistics/). During that time, one person was injured every two minutes and nine seconds, while 18,880 sustained serious injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that 94% of car accidents are caused by human behavior.

Here are some pointers to help reduce your risk of being responsible for a car accident in the Rio Grande Valley:

Always drive at the speed limit.
Be patient on roads; don’t try to speed by a car, especially around intersections.
If it’s raining or windy, consider slowing down when appropriate.
Never drive after drinking or drug use.
Remain alert, and avoid driving when you are sleepy.
Put the phone down and focus on the road.

After you hire an attorney for a car accident, what should you do next? Listen and find out what choices need to be made. We’ll review the details of your case and discuss the best way to move forward so you receive the compensation you deserve!