Are Ambulance Fees Covered in Personal Injury Cases?
Posted in Personal Injury on May 28, 2024
If you get seriously injured in an accident in Texas, you may not think twice before allowing an ambulance to take you to the nearest hospital for prompt medical care. When you receive the bill for the ambulance ride, however, you may think differently. In ...
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What Happens to a Personal Injury Case if the Victim Dies During Litigation?
Posted in Personal Injury on May 13, 2024
If your loved one sadly succumbs to an injury or illness while in the middle of a personal injury case in Texas, it may fall to you to settle the deceased person's estate and finish unresolved litigation. In Texas, the continuance of a personal injury ...
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Common Scenarios That Lead to Premises Liability Claims
Posted in Premises Liability on April 29, 2024
Premises liability claims arise from accidents and injuries that occur on someone else's property due to dangerous defects or conditions. Property owners in Texas have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their premises. The failure to do so could lead to many unsafe ...
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The Discovery Rule and Its Role in Wrongful Death Claims
Posted in Wrongful Death on April 12, 2024
A wrongful death claim is an opportunity for grieving family members to seek justice, accountability and financial compensation for the preventable death of a loved one. In Texas, a law known as the statute of limitations places a strict time limit on the right to ...
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Texas’ New Law on Variable Speed Limits (VSLs)
Posted in Car Accident on December 29, 2023
Texas passed a new speed limit law on September 1, 2023. House Bill 1885 established variable speed limits (VSLs), or temporary changes to a road’s speed limit in dangerous conditions. In passing this bill, lawmakers hope to prevent serious car accidents caused by speeding in ...
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Can Someone Else Be at Fault for a Single-Car Accident?
Posted in Car Accident on November 29, 2023
Car accident laws in Texas hold the at-fault driver or party responsible for paying for a victim’s property damage and medical bills. In a single-vehicle accident, or one that only involves the victim’s vehicle, it is often assumed that the victim will be held financially ...
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Commonly Defective Bicycle Parts
Posted in Product Liability on November 15, 2023
All consumer goods have the potential to contain defects. Depending on the product and the nature of the problem, a product defect could prove dangerous or even deadly. This is the case with defective bicycle parts, which can pose serious safety risks to riders. Keeping ...
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How Common Are 18-Wheeler Brake Failures?
Posted in Truck Accidents on October 30, 2023
Truck accidents send thousands of victims to emergency rooms in Texas with serious and sometimes fatal injuries each year. Many of these accidents are traced back to poor truck maintenance and mechanical failures, including brake failure. If you get injured in an accident involving an ...
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Who Has the Right-of-Way in Texas Parking Lots?
Posted in Car Accident on October 18, 2023
Parking lots can be difficult to navigate, especially if they have confusing designs and a lack of signage directing motorist and pedestrian traffic. If you get involved in a parking lot accident in Texas, you may not know who is responsible for your property damage ...
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How Long Does Road Rash Take to Heal?
Posted in Motorcycle Accidents on September 29, 2023
Road rash refers to skin and underlying tissue abrasions caused by contact between the skin and a road surface. It is a painful injury that can cause scarring and deformity, in severe cases. Although each patient is unique, most cases of road rash heal within ...
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