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Legal Rights After a Parking Lot Accident

When someone hits your car in a parking lot, the aftermath can be complicated. You might think these low-speed collisions aren't serious, but parking lot accident injuries can lead to mounting medical bills, lost work time, and lengthy disputes with insurance companies. If you’ve been in a parking lot accident in the Houston area, [...]

Date: March 18, 2025 / Car Accidents
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The Role of Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases

When seeking compensation in a personal injury case, one vital piece of evidence needed to prove your claim is medical records. Medical evidence in injury claims is the foundation for establishing the type and extent of injury suffered, proving liability, and securing fair compensation. They are relevant in all personal injury cases,[...]

Date: March 17, 2025 / Personal Injury
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Texas Laws Governing Truck Accident Liability

Truck accidents have severe consequences for all involved, including severe injuries, significant property damage, and sometimes death. The severity of trucking collisions makes it essential for those involved to understand their rights and legal options. Truck accident liability in Texas is governed by laws requiring in-depth knowle[...]

Date: March 16, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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Injuries Caused by Defective Household Products: What You Need to Know

Manufacturers often have the best intentions when manufacturing household products, but sometimes their mistakes make the product defective. A defective product may not operate as intended and harm the user. Defective household products can cause severe injuries, such as serious burns, electrocution, or poisoning, that require extens[...]

Date: March 15, 2025 / Product Liability
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Personal Injury Claims Involving Drunk Driving Accidents

Personal injury cases can be complicated. However, when your car accident lawsuit concerns an accident caused by a drunk driver, there are several different factors that may make your case even more complex. To maximize your chances of a fair settlement, you should consult with our car accident attorney who has experience with person[...]

Date: February 12, 2025 / Personal Injury
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3 Ways You Can Help Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim

Even if your attorney has built a very strong personal injury case, the unfortunate truth is that there’s no way to guarantee you’ll be awarded compensation. The responsibility for gathering evidence and crafting a clear and strong argument to support your case lies with your attorney — not you. However, that doesn’t mean you[...]

Date: February 11, 2025 / Personal Injury
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Common Causes of Fatal Car Accidents

Car accidents sometimes end in fatalities, and often the occurrence could have been avoided. Most fatal car accidents are caused primarily by driver error or acts of negligence. However, sometimes environmental factors or mechanical problems contribute to these collisions. This blog discusses common causes of fatal car accidents a[...]

Date: January 27, 2025 / Car Accidents
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How Do Lawyers Calculate Pain and Suffering?

You are entitled to claim both economic and non-economic damages when injured in an accident and you file a personal injury claim. Economic damages compensate for all tangible and monetary losses, while non-economic damages cover intangible losses. One essential compensation sought under non-economic damages is pain and suffering. [...]

Date: January 26, 2025 / Personal Injury
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Who Pays When You Sue in a Car Accident?

Getting injured in a car accident is a traumatic experience, and it’s worse when it doesn’t only affect your physical state but your mental health and finances, too. Thankfully, Texas law allows you to turn to the legal system and seek compensation when negligence caused the collision that harmed you. However, victims have one qu[...]

Date: January 14, 2025 / Vehicle Wrecks
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What Is a Good Settlement Offer After a Car Accident?

One constant concern of car accident victims is whether they will receive a reasonable settlement if they decide to settle instead of going to trial. They often wonder will it be enough? Will it be fair? How will I know if I am getting a good deal? This blog will answer these questions and more. We will discuss the factors influen[...]

Date: January 14, 2025 / Vehicle Wrecks
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What Happens if Someone Is Killed in an Auto Accident?

A car accident that results in death is a devastating event for all involved. The pain worsens if the accident was avoidable. Thankfully, if qualified under Texas law, the deceased's loved ones can seek justice through the criminal and civil courts. Understanding the criminal and civil laws affecting auto accident deaths will help[...]

Date: January 14, 2025 / Vehicle Wrecks
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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Car Wreck

Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, and the pain is worsened when their death occurs due to someone else’s carelessness, as often seen in car accident cases. The victim’s families have to deal with financial and emotional challenges and feelings of injustice. In these situations, filing a wrongful death claim provides[...]

Date: January 14, 2025 / Vehicle Wrecks
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Will a Drunk Driver’s Conviction Help Your Car Wreck Case?

When you are involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, the legal process will appear more complex than in other cases, and you will have multiple questions. One of the common questions clients involved in a drunk driving accident often have is whether the drunk driver’s conviction will help their case. This is significan[...]

Date: January 14, 2025 / Vehicle Wrecks
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The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury in Texas

When going about your day or at work, accidents may happen due to your own mistakes or the negligence of others. When you suffer an injury while working, you might think you can file a personal injury claim against your employer, but this is not always the case. Under Texas law, injured employees file workers' compensation claims, wh[...]

Date: January 6, 2025 / Personal Injury / Workers Compensation
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What Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?

When dealing with the consequences of a personal injury case, it is easy to get overwhelmed. This is especially true if you’re dealing with significant financial concerns, like mounting medical debt for the treatment of your injuries. In this blog, we explain what a Texas personal injury lien means, the different types and limit[...]

Date: January 5, 2025 / Personal Injury
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Who Are Plaintiffs and Defendants in a Personal Injury Case?

When you are seeking compensation for an injury caused by negligence and are unsuccessful in negotiating an acceptable insurance settlement, you can file a personal injury case in court. In the filing documents, the parties will be named plaintiff and defendant. But who are plaintiffs and defendants in a personal injury case? We a[...]

Date: January 4, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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5 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Will Not Take Your Case

When injured by another person or an entity’s negligence, you might be eligible to seek compensation for your losses. One key factor required for maximizing compensation,  ensuring your rights are protected, and your interests adequately represented is having a personal injury lawyer. While attorneys are often eager and willing to[...]

Date: December 14, 2024 / Accident Attorney
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Can I Sue My Employer for Not Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) goes a long way toward keeping workers safe. However, as often seen, employers want to save money and minimize spending, so they may fail to provide PPE or provide equipment that is not up to industry standard. What happens when an[...]

Date: December 13, 2024 / Workers Compensation