Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for Texas families dealing with serious injuries, insurance pressure, daycare failures, funeral mistakes, cemetery negligence and other claims where the facts need to be locked down early.
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Most people do not call a lawyer because everything is clear.
They call because something does not add up. An insurance company is pushing for a statement. A daycare gave a vague explanation. A cemetery says the records are old. A funeral home wants to “handle it internally.” Medical bills are arriving before anyone has explained what happens next.
These FAQs are here to help you understand the first questions that matter: what to save, what not to sign, when to call, what records matter and how Malley Law starts testing the story before the other side gets comfortable with its version.
Do I need a personal injury lawyer after an accident in Texas?
You may need a personal injury lawyer if you were hurt, needed medical care, missed work, are being blamed for the accident or the insurance company is already calling. A lawyer can help protect the evidence, deal with the insurer and build the claim before the injury gets minimized.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Texas?
Malley Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there is no upfront attorney fee, and the firm only gets paid if money is recovered for your case.
What should I do after an accident before talking to insurance?
Get medical care, take photos, save records, write down what happened and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other side’s insurance company before speaking with a lawyer. Insurance adjusters are not just gathering facts. They are building a file.
Can I sue a daycare if my child was injured?
You may have a daycare negligence claim if your child was hurt because of poor supervision, unsafe facilities, rough handling, failure to report an injury, allergy mistakes, transportation problems or another preventable failure. The incident report, footage, staff schedules and classroom records can matter fast.
Can I sue a funeral home for negligence in Texas?
You may have a claim if a funeral home mishandled remains, performed an unauthorized cremation, lost a body, released remains to the wrong person, failed to preserve remains properly or did not provide the services the family contracted for. The authorization forms, custody records and written communications are important.
Can I sue a cemetery for burial mistakes?
You may have a cemetery negligence claim if the cemetery buried someone in the wrong plot, disturbed a grave, misplaced a headstone, lost remains, opened a grave without authority or cannot prove who is buried where. The plot deed, cemetery maps, burial records and marker files need to be reviewed.
What if the cemetery says it was just a records issue?
A records issue may be exactly where the negligence starts. Bad maps, missing files, wrong plot records or inconsistent burial logs can point to a larger problem with the grave, marker or remains. The cemetery should be able to prove its explanation.
What records should I save before calling a lawyer?
Save photos, videos, contracts, incident reports, medical records, bills, emails, texts, app messages, receipts, insurance letters, cemetery maps, funeral paperwork, daycare reports and anything the other side gave you. Screenshots matter. Written timelines matter too.
When should I call Malley Law?
Call as soon as the explanation, injury, records or timeline feels wrong. Early action can help preserve footage, documents, witness names, site evidence and the first version of the story before the other side changes it, cleans it up or calls the matter closed.
Still Have Questions? That Usually Means the Facts Need a Closer Look
A quick answer can help you understand the issue. It cannot preserve video, secure records, review contracts, test an insurance company’s explanation or stop a provider from cleaning up its version of the story.
That is where Malley Law steps in.
Whether the case involves a serious injury, a daycare incident, a funeral home failure, a cemetery mistake or an insurance claim that does not feel right, the first move is the same: protect the evidence, get the timeline straight and find out what the records actually show.