General Personal Injury FAQs — Austin

• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Austin allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like arterial dissection from trauma. Don’t accept “There’s a gap in your medical care.” at face value.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Austin?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “Your injury doesn’t meet our definition of serious.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓What should I do if Nationwide says “You’ve already reached maximum medical improvement.” after my Austin crash?
  Insurers like Nationwide often use lines such as “You’ve already reached maximum medical improvement.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like laminectomy or discectomy can be life-changing. In Austin, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a case settled during mediation — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.51M.
• ❓An adjuster told me “There’s insufficient evidence of impact severity..” Can a Austin personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “There’s insufficient evidence of impact severity.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Travelers. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a jury awarded damages in 428th Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Westfield Insurance) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a senior citizen hit in grocery lot with posterior interosseous nerve injury, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓Do I have to take a low offer or can we fight for a better result?
  You never have to accept a lowball. We negotiate hard with insurers, and when needed we move toward a case settled during mediation. Our case histories include results such as 2.37M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Austin.