Personal Injury Claims 101 – A Personal Injury Roadmap

Feb 27

Written By Carrollton Injury Lawyer Joel Hudson

Here at Carrollton Injury Law, personal injury claims are all we do. Over the years we have developed a personal injury roadmap with 9 stops along the way to help you understand the personal injury claim process. Continue reading, or watch our founder and attorney Joel Hudson break it down in this video.

Stop 1: Get Medical Treatment

The first stop on the personal injury roadmap is for you to get medical treatment for your injuries. If you need help finding a medical professional, we can help.

Stop 2: Gather Evidence

While you’re getting medical treatment, we are gathering evidence about your claim to draft a thorough demand letter to send to the at-fault insurance company.

Stop 3: Recover from Injuries

As you are recovering from your injuries, be sure you keep us informed as things change. For instance, let us know if you’re being sent to physical therapy, for imaging, or being referred to a specialist.

Stop 4: Finalize Records

Once you or your doctor has let us know that you have been released from treatment, we will get finalized medical records and bills in preparation to send a demand letter to the insurance company.

Stop 5: Send the Demand Letter

At this point we are ready to send the demand letter. We prepare a very detailed demand letter outlining how the injury has affected all aspects of your life. Once it’s ready, we will send it to you to review before we send it to the insurance company.

Stop 6: Allow the Adjuster to Evaluate the Demand

We allow the adjuster 2 weeks to review and respond to the demand letter we sent them.

Stop 7: Negotiations

Once the adjuster has reviewed the demand, negotiations begin.

Stop 8: Decide Whether to Settle or go to Trial

Once we have negotiated the highest possible amount, we will work with you to determine whether to settle or we may recommend going to trial. Note: going to trial is not our objective, but we will do it if we feel the adjuster is being unreasonable with your claim.

Stop 9: Compensation

Finally, we get to the last stop, and our favorite one, giving you a check for your injury claim. We love happy clients!

Have You Been Injured in an Accident? Call Us.

At Carrollton Injury Law, personal injury claims are all we do. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, call or text us at 972-848-5766 for a free injury claim evaluation.

We are committed to getting our clients the maximum injury claim payment available, and we believe that consistent communication leads to a more efficient and successful outcome. We keep our clients updated throughout the process – check out our Google reviews. Call or text us today and let us show you how we put Personal back into personal Injury Law.

Carrollton Injury Lawyer Joel Hudson

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I’m Joel Hudson, the founder of Carrollton Injury Law, located at 4221 Medical Pkwy, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX 75010.

With over 25 years of experience practicing personal injury law, I’ve built my firm on a simple belief: there’s a better way to handle injury claims. It starts with treating you like a person—not a number—and continues with consistent communication throughout your entire case. You can reach me directly at (972) 360-9898 to discuss your situation—I’m here to listen.

I’ve seen how a single injury can ripple through every part of your life, affecting not just you but your family too. That’s why my approach is different. At Carrollton Injury Law, we don’t just chase settlements; we focus on you. I’ve found that giving clients the extra attention many Dallas law firms overlook leads to happier clients, smoother dealings with adjusters who appreciate the updates, and, ultimately, higher injury settlements in less time. My clients often call me the “personal” attorney because we care about maximizing your recovery while also helping you navigate the disruptions a car accident or injury brings—whether it’s medical bills, lost work, or simply getting back to normal.

I earned my Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law in 1998, after completing my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business at Texas Christian University in 1992. Since being admitted to practice in Texas in 1998, I’ve dedicated my career to fighting for injury victims across the state.

At Carrollton Injury Law, we live by our motto: “We put Personal back into Personal Injury Law.” It’s not just a tagline—it’s how we work, every day, for every client.

If you’re ready to talk about your injury claim or just need some guidance, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m here to help you take the first step toward justice and recovery.

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