After you have been injured in a Clear Lake car wreck, you have many questions: Who is going to pay to fix my car; Will I get a fair value for my vehicle if it is totaled; How long does the process of an injury claim take? Get ANSWERS to all of your questions right here.

Who handles my property damage and do I have options on where to get my vehicle repaired?

How will I get treatment for my injuries and who will pay for it?

How long will this entire process take?

After a Clear Lake car wreck, dozens of questions go through your mind, especially if it is your first wreck. Generally, the first question involves getting your vehicle repaired or replaced. This can be a nerve-racking ordeal because the insurance company does not fully explain the property damage portion of the claim to you. The short answer is - You do have options and you do not have to accept the insurance company's offer if you feel like they are undervaluing your vehicle; however, assuming your vehicle is declared a total loss, the proper measure of damages is defined as the fair market value of the vehicle the moment before the impact. This means what similar vehicle in similar condition would sell for on a used car lot. The value of the vehicle does not account for the financing deal you made when you purchased the vehicle. Often times we find clients who owe more than their vehicle is worth. This is called negative equity or being upside-down on your vehicle's value. Unfortunately, the deal you cut with the car dealer is completely irrelevant to the insurance company's obligation to pay you.

The next question is, how do I get treatment for my injuries? There are several options available to you. What we always recommend to anyone who has been injured in a Clear Lake car wreck, is to seek immediate medical attention, no matter what type of injuries you sustained in the wreck. It is best to be examined by a medical professional to be on the safe side. Next, you should go to your family doctor, if you have one. From there, there are various courses of treatment, depending on the level and severity of your injuries. Download our book, What Every Houston Accident Victim Needs to Know, to get more information about the treatment available to you.

The third, and often most important question is, how long will this entire process take? This is the $64,000 question. And, the answer depends on too many factors to list here. It ranges from a few months after your wreck up to a couple of years, if your injuries are catastrophic and and life-altering. Know this however, if you hire Denena & Points, P.C., one of our Board Certified attorneys, either Tony Denena or Chad Points will fight to get you what you deserve. Call us today to discuss what we can do for you.




Call us at 877-307-9500 to speak with a Board Certified Clear Lake Personal Injury Attorney about YOUR case today!