CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
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The police officer's failure to read you your "Miranda rights" is relevant to suppression of evidence and does not assure a dismissal of your case. Your "Miranda rights" only apply if you are arrested and interrogated. Evidence obtained as a result of a "Miranda" violation is subject to being suppressed. Upon reasonable suspicion that you may be involved in criminal activity, a police officer may require you to identify yourself and explain your presence and activities. You have a constitutional right to not answer the questions, but if you refuse to identify yourself the officer may find grounds to make an arrest.
We need to talk. Your Texas drivers license can be suspended under circumstances that have nothing to do with driving an automobile, such as, being convicted of spraying graffiti or possessing small quantities of marijuana.
PERSONAL INJURY
How long do I have to settle my case or bring a lawsuit after a car accident?
As a general rule, but there are always exceptions in the law, a two year statute of limitations applies. Failure to either settle or bring a lawsuit within the applicable time period bars any claim that you may have from being brought in the future.
I have been in a car accident and the driver at fault does not have liability insurance. Can I still recover for my injuries?
If you have uninsured motorist insurance, you may still be able to recover by filing a claim with your own insurance company. If the police were present at the accident scene and an official police report was filed, the driver at fault could lose his driver’s license until such time as you are paid for your loss. An attorney’s opinion should always be sought to determine if alternative sources of recovery are available, such as employers or third parties.
How long will my case take?
Each case is different and the timeframe is dependant on your particular facts and circumstances. In most cases no settlement should be obtained until full medical improvement and stability are certain. At that time, a physician’s narrative report is obtained for use in negotiations with the liable party or insurer.
How am I going to be able to pay for an attorney to help me with my case?
We take cases on a contingent fee basis. The contingent fee entitles us to a certain negotiated percentage of your recovery. The attorney will advance the expenses of the case and in the event that the case is settled or won, you will be responsible for repaying the attorney the expenses advanced and the contingency fee. There is no cost to you unless we recover.
How am I going to pay for my doctor and hospital bills?
You may be able to use your own health or medical disability insurance or that of your employer. In the event that you do not have insurance, sometimes a letter of protection, drafted by an attorney, can be accepted by your physicians to cover your medical bills until your case is won or settled.
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Disclaimer: The legal information presented herein should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. General advice should always be tested by the particular facts and circumstances of each particular case. Legal advice is almost always case specific. Statutes, ordinances, legal procedures, case law and rules of evidence are often revised. If you have a specific question, give me a call.