A traumatic injury can be one that happens suddenly and causes severe harm. Texas residents might want to know about the most common traumatic injuries that can occur. Traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injuries are catastrophic injuries that disrupt the normal...
Resolving Disputes Through Discussion And Negotiation
Year: 2022
Texas law changes trucking lawsuits
All motor vehicle accidents in Texas center around liability and fault. Injured parties who are not at fault for the damages they suffered have a right to pursue financial compensation for the impact of their injuries. For commercial trucking accidents, the standard...
At-fault accidents and their consequences
A vehicle collision could leave someone facing a long recovery time for injuries. Medical bills and lost wages might make a proverbial bad situation far worse. If another party caused the accident, that person or persons might be legally at fault for the collision....
Restaurants and premises liability
A trip to a local Texas restaurant might lead to an unexpected and disastrous outcome. A patron might slip and fall and discover they broke a bone or suffered another life-impacting injury. Such injuries come with costs, and the victim might want compensation for...
The timeline of a truck crash lawsuit
Truck accident lawsuits can be different from other personal injury claims in Texas. They are usually investigated by both local law enforcement and the state transportation department, and many times the shipping company will actually attempt to influence authorities...
Here’s why broken hips plague nursing home residents
As the human body enters advanced age, it loses the ability to recover from once-mild injuries, let alone prevent them in the first place. In fact, falls — occurrences that rarely injure adolescents, young adults and middle-aged adults — frequently become severe...
Texas statute of limitations for wrongful death
All civil cases in any state are subject to a statute of limitations rule that governs when a case is acceptable in the court system. In Texas, all civil actions must be filed within two years of the incident or when the injury is recognized, including wrongful death...
Common factors that lead to trucking accidents
Truck accidents happen far too often in Texas. The highway system stays extremely active on a daily basis with big-rigs constantly in the mix of vehicles of which they are easily the largest on the road. Drivers often work extended hours with minimal breaks and...
Don’t assume you are fine after a car accident
Most people who are involved in car accidents are in a state of shock afterward. Confused, many Texas victims make the mistake of thinking that they weren’t injured. Turning down a medical assessment or failing to follow up with a doctor after an accident is a big...
What to do after a car crash
There are important steps that you need to take after being involved in an accident on a Texas road or highway. For instance, it's in your best interest to take pictures of the crash scene and exchange information with other drivers in the wreck. It's also important...