“Working on the movement was pretty hard.”
Reviewed by Laura Rivas, Senior Associate Attorney, J. Alexander Law Firm
Our client was preparing for college when a hit-and-run crash caused a serious arm injury. Instead of spending her final months before college on ordinary school and family activities, she underwent surgery and attended months of physical therapy.
Her treatment included surgical hardware, follow-up appointments, and exercises to restore arm strength and movement. Healing the fracture took time. Regaining her grip, her lifting ability, and the ability to turn her palm required continued therapy.
Her Father Managed the Claim First
The driver left the crash scene. J. Alexander Law Firm collected crash evidence, requested medical records, communicated with insurance companies, and reviewed the available insurance coverage.
Our client was under 18 when the legal claim began, so her father managed the claim at first. When she turned 18, she took over.
“He did all the handling at the very beginning,” she said. “I took over because I’m 18 now.”
Our Client Focused on Treatment and College
Her time went to recovery from surgery, physical therapy, and college preparation. The firm handled insurance communications, medical record requests, crash documentation, and claim paperwork.
“I really didn’t have to do much. Everybody was super nice and really helpful. It was really quick, really easy.”
She and her father did not need to manage the insurance claim while she attended treatment. The firm handled the legal and insurance work while she focused on regaining use of her arm and preparing for her next school year.
Why Families Search for the Best Car Accident Lawyers
Our client’s experience is the reason people search for the best car accident lawyers in Texas in the first place. They want what she had: a team that carried the insurance fight so she could heal. J. Alexander Law Firm is a veteran-owned personal injury firm serving clients across Texas and Oklahoma. It was founded by Josh Alexander, a United States Marine Corps veteran, and its attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Stars in Texas every year from 2022 through 2026.
When you are hurt and facing an insurance company alone, a top car accident attorney does what our client experienced: the firm gathers the evidence, handles the adjusters, finds the available coverage, and keeps the pressure on so you can focus on getting better. The firm works on a contingency basis, meaning no fee unless it wins your case, and it serves clients in English and Spanish.
Her Claim Is Resolved
- Alexander Law Firm represented our client under a contingency-fee agreement. She did not pay an attorney’s fee up front. Her written agreement explained the attorney’s fee and how case expenses applied to her claim.
Our client is now preparing for college. Her legal claim has been resolved, and she can continue her medical recovery without ongoing insurance claim responsibilities.
People Also Ask About Texas Car Accident Claims
How much does a lawyer get from a car accident settlement in Texas?
Most Texas personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so the fee is a percentage of the recovery rather than an upfront bill. It commonly runs about one-third (roughly 33 percent) when a case settles before a lawsuit is filed, and it often rises to around 40 percent if the case goes to litigation or trial. Case expenses, things like medical record fees, expert costs, and court filing fees, are usually separate and are reimbursed from the settlement. There is no attorney’s fee unless the case is won. The exact percentages and how expenses come out are spelled out in the written fee agreement, which is worth reading closely before you sign, as our client’s agreement laid out for her.
What is the hardest injury to prove?
The hardest injuries to prove are usually the ones that do not show clearly on imaging. Soft-tissue injuries such as whiplash, sprains, and strains are classic examples: they cause real pain and functional limitations, but they do not appear on an X-ray the way a fracture does, so insurers dispute them. Mild traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain can be just as difficult, because the symptoms are real but harder to pinpoint on a scan. This is part of why the injury question in our client’s case was more straightforward. A both-bone forearm fracture repaired with surgical hardware is visible and documented, which makes the link between the crash and the harm hard to argue. For more on how these fractures are valued, see what a broken arm claim can be worth in Texas. For the harder-to-see injuries, consistent medical treatment and thorough records are what make them provable.
Who is the best personal injury lawyer in the state of Texas?
There is no single “best” personal injury lawyer in Texas, and any firm that flatly claims the title is overstating it. The right lawyer for you depends on your type of injury, where your case is, and what you need. The things worth checking are concrete: real experience with your specific kind of case; a genuine willingness and ability to take a case to trial rather than only settle it; a verifiable track record; clear communication; and contingency terms with no fee unless they win. By those measures, J. Alexander Law Firm is a veteran-owned Texas and Oklahoma firm whose attorneys have been recognized among Texas’s Super Lawyers Rising Stars every year from 2022 through 2026, and it works on a contingency basis, with services in English and Spanish. The best choice is the firm that fits your case, so it is worth comparing a few before you decide.
Talk to the best Texas Car Accident Lawyers
If a careless or hit-and-run driver injured you or a family member, keep the crash report, medical records, photographs, and insurance information. To talk with one of the top car accident attorneys in Texas about your options, reach out for a free case review. There is no fee unless the firm wins your case.
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This account describes a real client of J. Alexander Law Firm, shared with permission, with identifying details withheld. It reflects one client’s individual experience. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is attorney advertising. The fee percentages above are general and vary by agreement.
