How Can We Help You?
Commonly Asked Questions.
Do I Have to Pay to Speak with an Attorney?
We will meet with you the first time at no charge. We will review the details of your car or truck accident, personal injury, employment law, or immigration situation, and help you understand your legal options. The Heil Law Firm is honored to provide a complimentary initial consultation for our community members!
Do I Need an Appointment to Speak with an Attorney or are Walk-Ins Accepted?
Appointments are available by calling our office at (361) 356-1277 or filling out an online contact form, but we do accept walk-ins. Scheduling an appointment will allow us to focus solely on you during your visit.
How Does Insurance Work in a Typical Car Accident?
Typically in a collision, the insurance company of the one who is at fault will be responsible to pay for damages.
- Liability Coverage (through the other driver’s insurance) – If the other vehicle’s driver was responsible for your accident, and their insurance company accepts responsibility, they will normally pay what adjusters agree is a fair amount for your vehicle to be repaired. You may experience a wait, or even be without transportation, as the other insurance company assesses fault and damages, and determines payment.
- Collision Coverage (through your insurance) – If the other vehicle’s driver is uninsured or underinsured, you will probably need to file your claim through your own insurance company. If you do end up filing a claim through your insurance, your deductible may be minimal or even dismissed if you have uninsured and underinsured driver coverage. Your own insurance company will usually be more helpful and more timely in resolving your claim, because you are their client.
If the other driver is at fault for your accident and injuries, you can seek compensation, even if you are not currently insured.
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Texas Auto Accident Case?
Timeliness in settlement is impacted on how complex the case is, and if there is agreement about who is at fault.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If a personal injury case goes before a Texas jury, there is no guaranteed minimum. A case is only worth what a jury is willing to award. Robert J. Heil can help prove past, present, and future damages that impact clients financially, physically, and emotionally.
Do I Need an Attorney for My Car Accident?
If you have been injured, then you have undoubtedly questioned if you should contact an attorney or pursue your claim through your insurer. The important thing to remember is that there is a difference between contacting an attorney and hiring an attorney. Regardless of your injury or how it occurred, it is always best to at least reach out to an attorney. Speaking with an experienced attorney can help you understand the options that are available to you and inform you to your best course of action. This is why Heil law Firm offers FREE no-risk case consultations to all injured victims.
Remember, insurance adjusters are familiar with claim procedures and liability, even when you are not. It is also important to remember that the primary job of an insurance adjuster is to limit their client’s liability and save their company money. Everything said during phone calls and recorded statements to an insurer can be used to challenge your claim, twist liability, and downplay the extent of your injuries. In short, the insurance company and its adjusters do not have your best interests in mind.
Injury attorneys understand the tactics most often used by insurers to chip away at a claim, and they can advise you on how your case may benefit from experienced legal representation. The insurance company representing the person or entity responsible for your injuries has already begun the process of safeguarding themselves against liability – isn’t it time you took the steps necessary to protect your rights and claim to compensation?
How can the Heil Law Firm Help Me with My Claim?
A successful personal injury attorney will utilize their legal expertise, resources, and knowledgeable support staff to develop your case in a way that accurately demonstrates liability as well as any economic and non-economic damages you have incurred. The ultimate goal is to take care of the client’s claim so that the client can focus on their health and physical recovery.
Heil Law Firm has the legal and financial resources necessary to properly build and handle your case in the most effective and efficient way possible. Your attorney will make sure you are treated with respect, are kept informed with the most up-to-date information on your case, and that you are comfortable throughout the entire legal process as we work to secure the compensation you deserve. We will also work with medical providers to ensure you receive proper medical treatment for all of your injuries.
Experienced attorneys also have access to expert witnesses with specialized knowledge on a subject related to the case. Heil Law Firm has spent years finding the best expert witnesses across the United States. Our firm retains the most qualified experts for each individual case, from accident reconstruction experts to medical professionals. Every expert undergoes a rigorous and in-depth examination process before ever being involved in a client’s case.
What Do I Risk by Not Contacting an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have been injured, then you have undoubtedly questioned if you should contact an attorney or pursue your claim through your insurer. The important thing to remember is that there is a difference between contacting an attorney and hiring an attorney. Regardless of your injury or how it occurred, it is always best to at least reach out to an attorney. Speaking with an experienced attorney can help you understand the options that are available to you and inform you to your best course of action. This is why Heil Law Firm offers FREE no-risk case consultations to all injured victims.
Remember, insurance adjusters are familiar with claim procedures and liability, even when you are not. It is also important to remember that the primary job of an insurance adjuster is to limit their client’s liability and save their company money. Everything said during phone calls and recorded statements to an insurer can be used to challenge your claim, twist liability, and downplay the extent of your injuries. In short, the insurance company and its adjusters do not have your best interests in mind.
Injury attorneys understand the tactics most often used by insurers to chip away at a claim, and they can advise you on how your case may benefit from experienced legal representation. The insurance company representing the person or entity responsible for your injuries has already begun the process of safeguarding themselves against liability – isn’t it time you took the steps necessary to protect your rights and claim to compensation?
A successful personal injury attorney will utilize their legal expertise, resources, and knowledgeable support staff to develop your case in a way that accurately demonstrates liability as well as any economic and non-economic damages you have incurred. The ultimate goal is to take care of the client’s claim so that the client can focus on their health and physical recovery.
Heil Law Firm has the legal and financial resources necessary to properly build and handle your case in the most effective and efficient way possible. Your attorney will make sure you are treated with respect, are kept informed with the most up-to-date information on your case, and that you are comfortable throughout the entire legal process as we work to secure the compensation you deserve. We will also work with medical providers to ensure you receive proper medical treatment for all of your injuries.
Experienced attorneys also have access to expert witnesses with specialized knowledge on a subject related to the case. Heil Law Firm has spent years finding the best expert witnesses across the United States. Our firm retains the most qualified experts for each individual case, from accident reconstruction experts to medical professionals. Every expert undergoes a rigorous and in-depth examination process before ever being involved in a client’s case.
If you fail to contact an experienced Corpus Christi injury lawyer after an accident or injury, you are putting your entire personal injury claim in jeopardy. By choosing to go it alone, you run the risk of:
- Unintentional inconsistencies – Crashes and accidents are hectic and disorienting. As time moves on, you will likely remember less and less about the events leading up to and following your accident. When an insurance company goes back to compare all the statements you made over a period of weeks or months, they will claim that any inconsistencies were attempts by you to mislead the company and label them as lies before a judge or a jury.
- Exposure to trick questions – Representatives often ask trick questions or word their inquiries in a way meant to trick or trap you. You may even be pressured into agreeing to facts that are not completely accurate just to get the representative off your back. Even an aggravated response of “I don’t know, maybe” or “I guess” can come back to haunt you later.
- Exposure to leading statements – Even a statement that seems innocent on its surface can damage your claim depending on your response. For example, by giving a positive response to statements like “I hope your back is starting to feel a bit better” or “Wow, it’s a miracle you weren’t more seriously injured,” you could be tricked into understating the severity of your injuries.
- Failure to report undiagnosed injuries – Most doctors agree that the full extent of injuries suffered in an accident may not be evident until several days after the accident has occurred. If a claims adjuster contacts you within 24 hours of a crash and asks about your injuries, chances are you will not be able to provide a complete list of injuries. This will not stop the insurance company from questioning and attempting to dismiss any injuries that became symptomatic after that initial recorded statement was made.
- Provide material for cross-examination – By the time deposition or trial occurs, chances are the defense counsel will have reviewed your recorded statements dozens of times. They will craft questions for cross-examination with the understanding that you likely don’t remember everything you said or agreed to in that recorded statement. And when you misremember or contradict yourself in a moment of confusion, they will try to claim your misstatement proves your testimony is not credible.
Do I Need an Appointment to Speak with an Attorney or are Walk-Ins Accepted?
We do accept walk-ins at our office. For your convenience, however, you may wish to make an appointment by calling our office or completing an online contact form.
I Am Unable to Travel to Your Corpus Christi or Houston Offices. Can I Still Speak with an Attorney?
Yes. Our personal injury attorneys are here for you! If an in-person meeting is necessary and you are unable to travel to our offices, we will come up with a workable solution.
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