Pay NOTHING Out of Pocket
How Contingency Fees Lead to Win-Win Relationships Not a Cent… During intake interviews, new clients often ask, “How much will I have to pay?” I love being able to look them in the eye and honestly say, “Not a cent” because we work on contingency fees. It’s one of the reasons I do this. Why […]
The Doctor Won’t See You Now
RELUCTANT DOCTORS AFTER A CAR CRASH Why do Doctors Avoid Accident Victims? The short answer is that they just don’t want to get involved. Longer explanations include complaints about time requirements and office disruptions. When a lawsuit may be involved, doctors worry about answering record requests, giving deposition testimony, dealing with billing complexities and health […]
Hidden Figures
Are your Settlement Numbers High Enough? Without an attorney, unseen bills can consume your injury settlement. My parents taught me to be wary of anything that seems too good to be true. Like when you find a great deal on airfare, concert tickets, or a phone plan only to discover the final cost inflated by […]
Uneasy Riders
Do you need a lawyer to handle your motorcycle accident? Riding a motorcycle is always exhilarating, but at times it can be equally daunting. There’s nothing like the freedom of the open road. Yet, it’s also a reason some grimly say, “It’s not a matter of ‘if’ a motorcyclist will be involved in a crash, […]
Silence is Golden
Why you shouldn’t give recorded statements to insurance companies. How many times have you watched a police drama and found yourself talking to the screen? An innocent character with nothing to hide is tripped-up by supposedly casual questioning while you yell at the TV, “Just wait for your lawyer to get there!” Those are good […]
Our Calling
At Snellings Law, we handle a range of personal injury cases, representing victims who have suffered impairment or death in a variety of unfortunate ways: negligent child care, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, and more. But finding a fit with an attorney isn’t like hiring a mechanic or accountant; it’s not only […]
Visiting Texas and Involved in a Car Accident?
Back when I was single, I remember driving on one of our local highways one Christmas morning. I was on my way to my parents’ house and traffic was light. I came upon one of our many DFW highway interchanges that takes you what feels like 500 feet in the air when a car in […]
Quantifying Quality of Life
Quantifying Quality of Life – what does that mean? In an old comedy routine, a patient asks if they’ll be able to play the piano after recovering from their injuries. When the doctor assures that it won’t be a problem, they reply with surprise, “Odd – I couldn’t play piano before.” It’s a funny joke, […]
Scared to Ride After a Motorcycle Wreck?
What You Need to Know: Emotional Roadblocks After A Motorcycle Wreck When I was younger, my friends and I used to race on our bicycles. During one such race, we were headed around one of those chain-link backstops. As we made the turn, my pedal caught in my friend’s front spokes, and I went flying—right […]
Keeping Kids Safe
A primary passion at Snellings Law is childcare injury assistance – representing families with kids who’ve been hurt while entrusted to another’s supervision (at daycare, after-school care, summer camps, etc.). It’s not a glamorous field, but it’s important work and a chance to make a difference. It’s also personal. Growing up in daycare Both of […]