Settling a car accident claim in Houston involves understanding your damages, knowing what the insurance company's offer reflects, and knowing when to push for more — or take the case to trial.
What Goes Into a Car Accident Settlement
- Medical expenses (past and projected future)
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering (non-economic damages)
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement and impairment
Why First Settlement Offers Are Usually Too Low
Insurance companies make early settlement offers before your full injury picture is known. Accepting early closes your claim permanently. CDF Law advises clients to reach maximum medical improvement before evaluating any settlement — and never to accept without legal review.
Mediation and Trial in Houston
Most Houston car accident cases settle at or before mediation. CDF Law prepares every case as if it will go to trial — which strengthens settlement leverage and ensures we're ready if the case doesn't resolve.