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Top 7 Causes of Medical Malpractice

When it comes to your health, the last thing you want to worry about is not being able to trust your doctor. Even if you do everything right, like eating a healthy diet and exercising daily, you’ll still need medical help from time to time. For this, you rely on your doctor to diagnose and treat certain conditions, address certain [...]

Date: July 26, 2023 / Medical Malpractice
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How Much Does a Semi-Truck Weigh?

How much does a semi-truck weigh? The answer is that it depends. There are many weight variations, depending on different factors. Here are some weight examples: Semi-tractors weigh up to 25,000 pounds. An 18-wheeler can legally weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. A semi-truck can haul up to 34,000 pounds. Why is this i[...]

Date: May 2, 2023 / Truck Accidents
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Why Is Highway Hypnosis Dangerous?

Have you ever driven somewhere without realizing how you got there? Have you ever taken a trip and not remembered parts along the way? If this has happened to you, you may have experienced highway hypnosis, a potentially dangerous condition. What Does Highway Hypnosis Feel Like? Some people describe the feeling of highway hypno[...]

Date: April 18, 2023 / Vehicle Wrecks
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When Do You Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident?

A Car Accident Lawyer Helps Win Compensation Vehicle Wrecks After being injured in a car accident, your best bet is to hire a lawyer immediately. Some people believe that because they are going through an insurance company, they will receive the compensation they need quickly and easily; but it often does not work that way.  Ins[...]

Date: April 4, 2023 / Vehicle Wrecks
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Can Airbags Cause Injuries in a Car Accident?

Airbags are meant to protect us in a car crash, and they often prevent serious injury, but they can also harm automobile occupants. Front airbags were required in cars beginning in 1998. Side airbags are not required by law, but are usually included as standard equipment in new vehicles. Side-impact airbags inflate more quickly be[...]

Date: April 4, 2023 / Defective Products
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Can a Bar Be Held Liable for a Drunk Driver Accident?

In Texas, you can sue someone through a personal injury claim if they were driving drunk and caused an accident. However, there may be others who are responsible for the accident that can also be liable. You may also hold the bar or restaurant that served the intoxicated driver liable in a type of legal action called a dram shop clai[...]

Date: April 3, 2023 / Vehicle Wrecks
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Everything You Need Know About the Risks of Electric Vehicles

Everything You Need Know About the Risks of Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles, or EVs, are becoming more and more popular every day. With the promise of being environmentally friendly and cheaper to operate, it's no wonder that people are switching from gas-powered cars. Legal Help for Electric Vehicle Injuries If you are [...]

Date: March 27, 2023 / Electric Vehicles Accidents
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Is It Hard to Win a Slip and Fall Case?

Are you wondering, “Is it hard to win a slip and fall case?” If so, there’s no simple or black and white answer. The main reason for this is that each case and situation is unique. You may wonder, “Can you win a slip and fall case?” While these legal situations can be complex, and there are multiple factors involved, whe[...]

Date: March 13, 2023 / Slip and Fall
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Can Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Reduce Accidents?

Victims of accidents and their families are likely to suffer extreme emotional and physical trauma after a collision. Often, they are faced with a plethora of unexpected expenses, like lost wages and medical bills. To help increase safety on the road, advocacy groups and government agencies alike closely monitor any technological sol[...]

Date: March 8, 2023 / Car Accidents
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How Do You Prove Negligence in an Injury Case?

Some people mistakenly believe that they will receive compensation automatically if they are involved in an accident. However, the reality is much different. You can recover compensation for your injuries only if someone else is at fault and you can prove negligence. In simple terms, someone is at fault when they fail to use prope[...]

Date: February 28, 2023 / Personal Injury
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Passing Lanes in Texas Aren’t Fast Lanes

Why Passing Lanes Should Not Be Used as Fast Lanes Many drivers in Texas view the left lane as a “fast lane” that allows them to speed past other vehicles to reduce travel times.  This is not accurate, and using it this way can get you into trouble. You could be pulled over, receive a ticket, and be fined up to $200 for linge[...]

Date: February 27, 2023 / Vehicle Wrecks
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Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident?

If you have been involved in a car accident, even a minor one, you may wonder whether you need to hire a lawyer. The answer depends on several factors, including who’s at fault, the accident's severity, the damage to your vehicle, the extent of your injuries, and the insurance coverage available. If you were injured in the accid[...]

Date: February 15, 2023 / Car Accidents
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What To Do if a UPS Truck Hits Your Car

The convenience of e-commerce and online shopping in today's age comes with change, and one of those is becoming accustomed to seeing delivery trucks hauling packages all over Texas to people's businesses or homes. One of the largest shipping companies behind delivery trucks in the U.S. is United Parcel Service or UPS. It's easy t[...]

Date: January 25, 2023 / Truck Accidents
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Should You Admit Fault After An Accident?

After an accident, even if you believe you might have been at fault for causing it, you should never admit or even suggest that you might have been at fault. Vehicle crashes happen quickly, and in the aftermath you may be left dazed and confused as to how the accident occurred and what you should do. Even saying “I am sorry” may [...]

Date: January 16, 2023 / Car Accidents
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Should I Get A Lawyer For A Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?

A Car Accident Lawyer Helps Win Compensation You generally should consider getting a lawyer after a car accident, even if you believe you were not at fault for causing it. Vehicle crashes happen quickly; there may be multiple parties involved; and in the aftermath, you may be left dazed and confused as to how the accident happened[...]

Date: January 9, 2023 / Car Accidents
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What Do You Do After a Non-injury Car Accident?

It's never fun to be involved in a car accident, even if it's just a minor crash with no injuries to the occupants. In fact, the most common type of car accident is the non-injury accident commonly referred to as a fender bender. Thankfully, most fender benders don’t cause major damage, but these accidents can still be costly in wa[...]

Date: December 30, 2022 / Car Accidents
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Texas Non-Subscriber Employers: Injuries to H-E-B Workers

Our H-E-B Non-Subscriber Lawyer Helps Win Compensation In most states, workers who are injured on the job are covered by workers’ compensation, an insurance program that provides medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits for workplace-related injuries and illnesses. Employees benefit from workers’ comp by knowing that if th[...]

Date: December 21, 2022 / Workers Compensation
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Can You Sue the Government for Negligence?

If you are injured by another party that acted negligently, you have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. Usually, the other party (the entity that acted negligently) is a business or individual. In these cases, your rights are clear. However, do you know what happens if someone suffers an injury that is caused [...]

Date: December 14, 2022 / Personal Injury