Car accidents can result in serious damages, from property damage and psychological trauma to severe, debilitating injuries. If you suffer injuries in a car accident, you may need surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to fully heal. These medical expenses can be overwhelming. In Texas, car accident victims have the right to collect compensation from the drivers responsible for their collisions. If someone…
If you suffer injuries in an accident, you need a personal injury lawyer on your side. An attorney can provide much needed guidance and knowledge throughout the litigation process, handling all aspects of your case so you can focus on recovery. Your lawyer will also have more experience negotiating with insurance companies and arguing cases in court, advocating for your maximum compensation during…
After an accident, you can experience certain hardships, such as expensive medical bills, months of lost wages, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. You may be eligible to secure compensation for these losses through a personal injury lawsuit—but only if you can prove that someone else’s actions caused your injuries and resulting damages. To establish your right to damages, you will need…
In the United States, state insurance laws dictate how to handle car accident claims. Some states follow a fault-based system where the driver responsible for the accident must pay for the victims’ damages. Other states follow a no-fault system, where each individual driver must purchase personal injury protection insurance in case of a collision, regardless of fault. Texas is not a no-fault state….
Personal injury claims allow you to collect funds for the economic, or financial, losses you suffered, as well as the physical and emotional pain you endured. When you file this type of claim, you may wonder how much compensation you can expect to receive at the conclusion of your case. Every case is different, and multiple factors play a role in placing a…
If you sustain an injury due to someone else’s negligent actions, you may qualify for compensation through a personal injury claim in Texas civil court. However, not everyone who experiences a personal injury is eligible to collect these funds — especially if the accident occurred many years ago. Texas’s statute of limitations imposes a strict deadline for filing a personal injury claim, and…
Riding a bicycle on Texas roads can be dangerous, especially if you are cycling near cars, trucks, and other large motor vehicles. To protect cyclists from injury, the Texas Transportation Code outlines specific rules and regulations each person who rides a bicycle must follow when riding. Understanding these laws can help prevent harm during your bicycle rides, or protect your best interests if…
If Hurricane Hanna Caused Damage to Your Home or Business, follow these steps… STEP 1: File a Hurricane Hanna Storm Damage Claim Call your insurance company. They will ask you questions about the damage (i.e. where your property was damaged, extend of damages, date of storm, etc.). Let the insurance company what you have done to try and prevent further damage to the…
Car accidents can happen in any place, at any time — including a global pandemic. If you suffer injuries in a Texas car accident during COVID-19, you may wonder if the virus will impact your ability to collect compensation for your damages. Like many other aspects of daily life, COVID-19 may delay your case’s timeline, but you can still file a claim and…
Like others around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of Texans in significant ways. From school closures to work from home orders, the novel coronavirus is slowing operations across multiple sectors — including legal proceedings. If you are in the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit, COVID-19 may impact the timeline of your case. COVID-19 and the Pre-Lawsuit Process…
