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Father from Mexico Visits Son: Personal Injury Claim Settlement of $1.4M

With 20+ years of experience handling injury claims, a perfect 10 AVVO rating, and Top American Lawyer Recognitions, we serve all our personal injury clients with expert-level legal guidance to ensure they receive the maximum settlement amount. Let’s look at the following case study, in which we managed to secure a $1.4M settlement for our client.

Overview of Case

Our client was walking along the dirt driveway of a residence when a car reversed up the driveway and struck his leg, requiring surgery. His leg later became infected, and it spread throughout his body. He died as a result.

Challenges Faced During The Case

Fault & Liability Issues

The insurance company tried to blame him; it alleged that he walked into the car’s path. We hired an accident reconstructionist who did a full scene investigation to prove that the driver was solely at fault and further that our client was not.

No Money For Medical Bills

Our client had no health insurance and no money but had more than $100,000 in unpaid medical bills. We were able to get nearly all of the medical bills waived.

Our Relationship With High-Level Clinics Guarantees Access To Treatment

At The Jones Firm, we understand that accidents happen and sometimes, it’s not your fault. If the other person involved has insurance, we guarantee access to a high-level clinic and will hold your medical bills until a settlement is reached. We have a good relationship with high-level clinics and can help you get a treatment plan even if you don’t have insurance.

In cases where medical bills are higher than the settlement, we can reduce our fees to alleviate the burden of high bills. Additionally, we work with emergency rooms and high-end clinics to ensure that you receive the best care possible.

If you’re struggling to pay your medical bills, we offer a charity program that may be able to help. We can also assist you in getting your bills waived by expensive clinics. 

Measurable Results Of The Service Provided

Health first – our firm guided our client through the medical process so he could receive the best care available, including surgery and follow-up care, despite the fact that he lacked health insurance and money to pay for his medical bills.

Peace of mind – our firm gave our client the peace of mind to focus on care and not worry about his bills.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Claim Settled at $1.4M

I care, and our staff care. Each client gets my cell phone number. Constant communication. 20+ years of experience focused on personal injury cases. I (Dax Jones) have handled thousands of cases and know how to get the insurance company to listen and pay what is deserved.

What Is Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death claim arises against a person or organization whose careless or malicious behavior resulted in someone’s death. Often, it is presented by the deceased’s estate or remaining family members.

Cases involving wrongful deaths include those brought on by car accidents, pedestrian accidents, medical negligence, workplace accidents, and more. The claimant must demonstrate that the other’s negligent act or omission resulted in the death.

Compensation for losses includes pre-death pain and suffering, medical bills, burial costs, missed pay, and loss of companionship, among others, all of which may be recovered in a successful wrongful death claim.

Wrongful Death In A Pedestrian Car Accident?

Unjustified deaths frequently result from car crashes involving pedestrians. The injuries that might result from a car hitting a person can be serious and frequently deadly.

In circumstances where the motorist was careless, irresponsible, or otherwise caused damage, the victim’s family may pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver. To establish wrongful death, the plaintiff must show that the driver violated their duty of care, which led to the collision and, eventually, the pedestrian’s death.

Compensation for losses includes pre-death pain and suffering, medical bills, burial costs, missed pay, and loss of companionship, among others, all of which may be recovered in a successful wrongful death claim. It is crucial to speak with a personal injury lawyer to go through your legal alternatives in situations like these. Call The Jones Firm. We can help today.

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Steps To Take If You Are A Pedestrian Car Accident Victim

Car accidents involving pedestrians can result in catastrophic injuries and suffering. If you are hurt in a car accident as a pedestrian, take these steps:

  1. Contact the police and request they come to the scene.
  2. Gather details from the driver and any witnesses.
  3. Immediately seek medical help.
  4. Speak with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer.
  5. Avoid speaking with insurance providers without first talking to a lawyer.
  6. Continue receiving medical care until you’re healed and retain receipts for all payments.
  7. Avoid sharing details of the incident on social media.

Car Accident No Insurance – What do I do?

If you are a car accident victim and you don’t have insurance, rest assured that we are able to help you at The Jones Firm!

If you are ever in a car accident, it’s crucial to report it to the police right away. They’ll come to the scene and record all the necessary details, such as who was involved, how the accident occurred, and insurance information. If the police can’t come, be sure to take pictures of all parties’ driver’s licenses, insurance cards, and license discs, as well as any witnesses.

It’s also important to document any injuries you sustained in the accident. Get medical attention within a few days and record all injuries, including tightness, tenderness, dizziness, range of motion issues, and any other symptoms.

The Stick Figure Method

Draw a stick figure from head to toe to document any injuries. I have found that the stick figure method to report injuries is helpful to accident victims. The idea is to draw a stick figure and indicate any injuries or pain in relation to your body. Overlooking any injuries might be problematic as the process of seeking compensation continues.

Don’t overlook any injuries, even if they seem minor. If you have trouble bending over or raising your hand, you may have a torn labrum or rotator cuff issue. Seek medical attention immediately for any injuries.

If a lawyer provides any witness information, document it. Lastly, if you need help filing a compensation claim, contact The Jones Firm.

Wrongful Death Attorneys That Care

We can help. We care and will work hard to establish a medical care network for you or your loved one, no matter whether you have insurance or the ability to pay the medical bills. We have options ready for you. For a free consultation, get in touch with The Jones Firm right away.

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I highly recommend Dax Jones. I have had the honor to have him help me twice in a car accident. He responded right away when I needed help with my injury claims. He followed up with my medical providers in making sure treatment was going well. I also appreciated his honesty about what expect from my settlement and much more. He's an experienced attorney his work proved it. If you need an exceptional attorney this is the one. Thank you Dax
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With recommendation, I switched to The Jones Firm after my first attorney failed to close my case after 14month and no communication. My case was about to go to the court, however, Dax and his team was able to settle the claim with max compensation within 5 months he took over my case! I loved fact that Dax reach out to me personally and give me an updates time to time so I know where we are in the case…so much less stress for me knowing my case is taking cared of! Highly recommended to those of you who is looking for professional, knowledgeable and well communicated personal injury lawyer, this Firm is all you need!!
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The Jones firm was recommended to me by a friend of my daughters at the time of my accident. I spoke with Dax shortly after that and felt very comfortable speaking with him, knowing that he would do what was best for me. He was very diligent with communication and was always willing to help me with any confusion that I might’ve had. He would look it up and clarify it and make sure I had the correct information . He never made me feel like I was an inconvenience and always made me feel like he was happy to help me. So if you need a lawyer who's real people, he’s the one for you. I can’t thank all of them enough.
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