General Personal Injury FAQs — Bridge City

• ❓What should I do if American Strategic Insurance says “Your injuries were pre-existing.” after my Bridge City crash?
  Insurers like American Strategic Insurance often use lines such as “Your injuries were pre-existing.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like fusion of multiple spinal levels can be life-changing. In Bridge City, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a seven-figure award granted in 163rd Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.74M.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Horace Mann) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a victim of a hit-and-run with temporal bone fracture, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Bridge City?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “You can’t prove emotional distress.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓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 seven-figure award granted in 163rd Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 2.04M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Bridge City.
• ❓An adjuster told me “We have to confirm if your policy was active..” Can a Bridge City personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “We have to confirm if your policy was active.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Erie Insurance. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a settlement approved in 163rd Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Bridge City allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like crushed limb requiring surgery. Don’t accept “There’s a question about your seatbelt use.” at face value.