It all starts with an initial consultation with a personal injury attorney.  The Molina Law Firm offers initial consultations that are completely free and with no obligation on your part.  During this consultation, we will discuss the details of the case including the accident or situation that resulted in your injury or sickness, the extent of your injuries and who or what you think was at fault for the injury.  You can ask the attorney any questions you have as well about the firm, if you have a case, how strong it is and what you can expect.

Attorney Rick Molina will take the information he is given and let you know what the best legal course of action.

If you choose to retain the Molina Law Firm after the consultation, Attorney Rick Molina will file and serve a complaint and required documents.  The party you are suing will be the defendants and you will be the plaintiff.  The complaint will state the nature of the accident, injuries sustained, legal basis for holding the defendant at-fault and liable as well as the damages you are seeking.  Once filed, the defendant will have the opportunity to answer the complaint.

Attorneys use pretrial motions and hearings to compel the other side to provide evidence but it can also be used to speed up, slow down or settle a case before it goes to trial.  This is where summary judgements may be requested which simply means one side says the facts are undisputed and the party would like the judge to grant immediate relief.

If the parties cannot come to settlement, then the personal injury case will go to trial and file the lawsuit.  In Texas, there is a 2 year statute of limitations for personal injury cases.  The trial will determine if the jury believes the defendant was liable.  If so, then the jury will determine the amount of damages awarded.  As stated before, most personal injury cases are settled before a trial.  In the event that your case goes to trial, be assured that Attorney Rick Molina is an experienced trial lawyer and will be well prepared to take you case to trial.

If the court awards a judgement in your favor and a settlement amount for damages, your attorney will go through the process of collecting and distributing the funds in accordance with the contractual agreement.