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How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

When you’ve been injured in an accident, selecting the right personal injury lawyer can be one of the most important decisions you make. The attorney you choose will play a critical role in securing the compensation you deserve and guiding you through the legal process.

At Carabin Shaw, we know how important it is to have experienced, trustworthy representation during a difficult time. Here’s what every injury victim should know when choosing the right personal injury lawyer for their case.

1. Focus on Experience with Personal Injury Law

Not all attorneys practice the same type of law. When searching for a lawyer, it’s important to choose someone who focuses specifically on personal injury cases. An experienced personal injury attorney will understand how to build a strong case, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if necessary, take your case to trial.

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At Carabin Shaw, our attorneys have decades of combined experience representing accident victims across Texas, and we know how to deliver results.

2. Reputation and Track Record Matter

An attorney’s reputation can speak volumes about their ability to successfully handle your case. Look for client testimonials, peer reviews, and results from past cases. Strong reviews and proven verdicts or settlements show that the lawyer is trusted within the legal community and has the ability to deliver real outcomes.

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer | Carabin ShawCasie Mason2025-04-29T17:02:33+00:00

When Vehicles Collide in Texas, so too do Powerful Interests

Just why is it that insurance companies appear to “play nice” when dealing with a damaged car, yet they are so tricky when dealing with an injury? The answer is actually quite simple. The State of Texas has set forth specific guidelines that an insurance company must follow when dealing with a matter of property damage. Your vehicle is real property with a very easily determined value. The state government tells the insurance companies explicitly what they can and cannot do when handling property damage issues.

On the contrary, there are few guidelines regarding the injury claims process when it comes to establishing the value of the financial losses that an accident victim experiences. It begins with treatment for wreck-related injuries and medical expenses. But that’s just the beginning. The simple fact of the matter is that medical costs are tremendously high (and going higher every day). Insurance companies are in the business of paying out as little as possible because they’re in business to make a profit. Thus, they will use all manners of sly tricks and unfair methods to find some reason to deny or reduce the value of your claim.

Contrary to popular belief, the accident victim in a Texas car accident bears the entire burden of proving to the insurance adjuster that his or her claim is worth a fair amount of money. The insurance company has no obligation to pay you any amount of money. You, as the accident victim, must go through the proper legal steps to adequately prove your damages to […]

When Vehicles Collide in Texas, so too do Powerful InterestsCasie Mason2022-04-07T16:02:36+00:00

Are the Roads Safe For Bicyclists

Despite efforts by many bicycle organizations and government agencies, a considerable amount of work must still be done to make roads and streets safe for cyclists. A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that hundreds of U.S. cyclists are killed in crashes with motor vehicles. Sadly, almost 91 percent of cyclists killed were not wearing a helmet. According to the IIHS, helmet use has been estimated to reduce the risk of head injuries by 85 percent. The IIHS also reports death among cyclists 16 and older increased in recent years, while death among cyclists younger than 16 declined significantly. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 represented almost 40 percent of all bicycle collision fatalities in the state, reports the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, it is within your best interest to speak to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our bicycle accident lawyers understand how devastating an unexpected injury can be. If the bicycle crash injury was caused by the negligent or careless actions of another, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our firm has helped clients obtain compensation for medical costs, lost wages, lost benefits, disfigurement, shortened life expectancy, and pain and suffering.

Causes of Bicycle Accidents

In most studies, driver negligence has been shown to be the most common cause of accidents involving a cyclist. Common negligent or careless actions by a motor vehicle driver, include:

Backing out before checking mirrors
Inattentiveness
Aggressiveness
Use of drugs or alcohol
Unsafe left-hand turns
Failing to yield the right of way
Driving through a stop sign or […]

Are the Roads Safe For BicyclistsCasie Mason2022-04-07T15:52:55+00:00

San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers : How to File a Personal Injury Case

San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers » How to File a Personal Injury Case

The Process of Filing a Personal Injury Case in San Antonio Texas

The people in San Antonio and the surrounding areas have access to great hospitals and some of the best medical care in the nation. The school system is also highly regarded as one of the best districts in Texas and has schools which are recognized as being some of the best public and private schools in the country.

With a large population, and numerous businesses and institutions, San Antonio is also home to thousands of personal injury accidents every year. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person, whether it is caused by a careless doctor or a reckless driver, you may be entitled to damages and our attorneys at Grossman Law Offices may be able to assist you in filing your personal injury claim.

Who is Responsible for My Injuries?

The first major obstacle you will face when filing a personal injury claim is determining who is at fault for your injury. While this can sometimes be fairly obvious, in many cases it is an incredibly complex question that of which our attorneys can help you assess.

If you are sitting at a stoplight on Ewing Street and you are rear-ended by a car behind you who negligently failed to stop because they were texting on their cell phone, then that person is obviously the responsible defendant. Other times it is not directly clear who is responsible for your injury.

For example, let’s say that the same situation occurred except […]

San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers : How to File a Personal Injury CaseCasie Mason2022-03-16T15:09:06+00:00

Had a Truck Accident – Our Investigating Technique – Maintenance Records

San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers » Investigating Technique – Maintenance Records

Obtaining Maintenance Records After an 18-Wheeler Accident can be Crucial to Proving Negligence by the Trucking Company

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation require that trucking companies maintain certain records in its day to day business operations. These records include pre-employment screening records for the drivers and maintenance records of its fleet of trucks. Both the pre-employment and maintenance records can provide great insight when they are examined in light of an accident. These records can aid in establishing proof of the trucking company’s liability by demonstrating the company’s compliance or lack thereof, with federal guidelines regarding its drivers and its fleet of trucks.

After you have been injured in an accident with a commercial trucking vehicle it is very important to gather evidence as soon as possible. The trucking companies know how important their internal business documents are in proving an accident claim and they will do everything they can to prevent you from obtaining this evidence. That is why it is so important to have an experienced attorney on your side such as the ones here at our Law Offices. Contacting us can aid you in this task because we know how to find the evidence necessary to help prove your claim against the trucking company and its driver if necessary.

Maintenance Records – What Do We Look For?

Many times in commercial trucking accidents the accident is not only caused by driver error but can also be caused by faulty parts on the commercial truck itself. Poorly […]

Had a Truck Accident – Our Investigating Technique – Maintenance RecordsCasie Mason2022-04-17T15:33:07+00:00