When someone’s negligence or intentional act causes another person’s death, it is considered a wrongful death. If you lose a loved one at someone else’s hands, your family may qualify for a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Like all states, Texas has a statute that sets important rules for wrongful death claims: what constitutes a wrongful death, how to prove a case, and…
Nowadays, social media plays an increasingly important role in our everyday lives. It’s common for us to share everything about our lives on these platforms to keep our friends and family up to date. A personal injury case, however, requires you to be more careful. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, anything you post on social media could be used as evidence…
Car accidents happen every day on Texas roads, causing serious injuries, extensive property damage, and devastating fatalities. If you are injured in a car accident, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the person responsible. You could also pursue a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. You do not need to have insurance to file a claim; Texas’s fault…
For motorcyclists, winter can pose serious risks. Snow, cold weather, icy roads, and early nightfall can make the road very dangerous, heightening the chances of an accident. Many motorcyclists are three-season riders for a reason: to avoid inclement conditions. However, if you do become injured from a motorcycle accident that was not your fault make sure you talk to a motorcycle accident lawyer….
When you are hurt by another person’s actions, you may qualify for legal action. In Texas, victims of negligence have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against these individuals. Through their claims, they can recover financial compensation for the damages that they suffered. In especially egregious cases, a personal injury victim may qualify for a special type of damages known as…
After a car accident, it is important to seek medical care and preserve as much evidence as possible. Texas is a fault insurance state, meaning that negligent drivers are financially responsible for any collisions that they cause. Many pieces of evidence can help prove your right to financial recovery, including medical records, witness testimony, and photographs. Photographic evidence is especially crucial, as these…
Even though many people hit the road during nighttime hours, driving at night can be significantly more dangerous than driving during the day. Low visibility, fatigue, impaired drivers, and many other risks are especially pronounced at night, making the roads much more treacherous. If you plan on heading out onto the road, stick to daytime hours to avoid an accident. If you do…
As consumers, we expect that the products we buy are safe to use. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Serious injuries involving defective products occur every year, sometimes resulting in death. If you are injured by a product defect, you have the right to pursue a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer. Usually, these lawsuits fall under one of three categories: design…
If you are injured while riding in a rideshare vehicle like an Uber or Lyft, you can be left wondering how you’re going to recover from your injuries and pay for all those medical expenses. Thankfully, depending on the situation, you may have a couple different ways to gain compensation for your injuries and receive the money you need to make yourself whole…
Delivery trucks are big, very big. If you end up in an accident with one you could be seriously hurt. If you’re hurt as a result of an accident with a delivery truck, then you deserve compensation for your losses and injuries. Knowing what to do after an accident with a big truck can make the difference between getting the compensation you deserve,…
