Right after the accident I felt like I was at the bottom of the world. I lost my uncle, I almost died, and he went above and beyond to be there for me. I was in the hospital for 29 days, 8 of which I was unconscious. When I finally came to and I could barely move, I called him in the morning and before the sun went down he was there answering my questions and telling me that everything was going to be ok.

-C. Argueta
Automobile Accident Case

Alternative Lawsuit Resolution

San Antonio Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman Explains Alternative Dispute Resolution Such as Mediation & Arbitration

You might be surprised to learn that most personal injury cases never go to court – and it is not often necessary to take a case that far.

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The methods used by attorneys to resolve a case out of court are called alternative dispute resolution procedures, and they are governed by the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act. Numerous methods of alternative dispute resolution exist (such as mediation and arbitration), but they all share the same general structure: both sides of a legal dispute meet with a neutral third party who then helps both sides reach a mutually agreeable settlement without taking a case all the way to trial.

There can be many reasons to resolve a case outside of court. Primarily, alternative dispute resolution is typically less stressful for the plaintiff (and the defendant). The process is less formal, there will be fewer legal fees, and you can usually reach a settlement faster than if you took the case to court. Furthermore, trial always includes an element of uncertainty since the case is ultimately in the hands of a jury. Generally, when an experienced attorney takes a case, he or she begins preparing a lawsuit immediately, even if the plaintiff does not intend to file one. The attorney can then use the prepared lawsuit as leverage when negotiating for a settlement.

While alternative dispute resolution methods are often beneficial, you should not think that they are the answer to every case. Some cases are more likely to go one way or the other at a trial versus through alternative means. In other cases, the two parties simply cannot reach an agreeable settlement. Our attorneys have twenty years of experience, and we have investigated and resolved hundreds of high profile cases, both inside and outside of court. We know how to identify which cases can be resolved through alternative means and which cases will likely need to go to court. We make sure that our clients are fully informed at every step of the process so that they can make the best decision for their specific needs. In other words, we are dedicated to getting you the compensation you need as painlessly as possible. So if you or someone in your family has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact San Antonio personal injury attorney Michael Grossman today, and let us help you get the compensation you need and the justice you deserve.


Some of Our Most Recent Successful Cases
$1,010,000.00 Recovery - Workplace Accident (Hand Lacerations)
A young worker was negligently trained to operate a piece of machinery. During a routine cleaning procedure, he suffered a serious hand injury consisting of numerous deep lacerations across his palm. The defendants claimed that he was a contract laborer and therefore owed no legal duty. Through litigation, our attorneys showed evidence to establish an employer-employee relationship thereby creating a non-subscriber work injury cause of action.
Total Recovery:
$1,010,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$333,300.00
Litigation Expenses:
$50,000.00
$125,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovery for homemaker injured in car wreck.
Total Recovery:
$125,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$50,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$1,261.00
$50,000.00 Recovery - Premises Liability Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovery for the victim of a slip and fall premises liability accident.
Total Recovery:
$50,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$20,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$485.00
$337,500.00 Recovery - Third-Party Dram Shop Accident (Punctured Colon and Soft Tissue Injuries)
Our client suffered a punctured colon and numerous soft tissue injuries in an alcohol-related car accident. The accident occurred as the defendant driver crashed his car into a concrete median. The plaintiff, a passenger in the vehicle, alleged that the defendant driver was over served alcohol to such an extent that he was several times the legal limit. As such, a claim was brought against the defendant driver and the bar which over served him. A settlement was reached with the defendant driver and the plaintiff turned his focus on the bar in question. The case was resolved successfully through litigation. Based on the egregious conduct of the bar and it's numerous TABC violations, the defendant's liquor license was revoked soon after the case was resolved.
Total Recovery:
$337,500.00
Attorney Fees:
$134,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$3,750.00
$40,000.00 Recovery - Premises Liability Accident (Foot Injury Requiring Surgery)
Recovery for client who needed surgery on her foot due to a slip and fall accident.
Total Recovery:
$40,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$16,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$1,168.00
$530,000.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident (Back Injury Requiring Surgery)
Plaintiff, a delivery driver, suffered a back injury resulting in spinal fusion surgery when he was injured in an accident involving falling cargo from an 18-wheeler. The defendants cited the plaintiff's failure to take evasive action as a source of contributory negligence and litigation commenced accordingly which culminated in an acceptance of liability and eventually satisfactory resolution.
Total Recovery:
$530,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$210,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,000.00
$100,000.00 Recovery - Motorcycle Accident (Neck, Back, and Knee Injury)
Recovery for a client who suffered neck, back, and knee injuries in a motor cycle accident.
Total Recovery:
$100,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$33,333.00
Litigation Expenses:
$627.00
$80,565.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Back Injury)
Recovery for woman who suffered a back injury in a car accident.
Total Recovery:
$80,565.00
Attorney Fees:
$32,226.00
Litigation Expenses:
$1,600.00
$1,500,000.00 Recovery - Bad Faith Insurance Claim
Plaintiff alleged that an insurance carrier unfairly denied a claim, resulting from a non-fatal fire in an airplane. Our attorneys satisfactorily resolved the claim without the need for litigation.
Total Recovery:
$1,500,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$5,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$0.00
$25,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovery for the victim of a automobile accident.
Total Recovery:
$25,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$8,250.00
Litigation Expenses:
$100.00

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