Category: Lawyer’s Advice
Why You Need an Experienced Attorney for Your Semi-Truck Accident Injury Case
The thought of being involved in an accident with a semi-truck is scary, and a quick look at the numbers reveals a terrifyingly-high rate of accidents involving 18-wheelers. Every 16 minutes, someone is killed in an accident involving a semi-truck. A shocking nine percent of these occur in Texas. The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) […]
Steps to Take When Selecting a Nursing Home for Your Parent
According to the American Geriatrics Society, the number of individuals that are admitted into nursing homes has risen since 1994. Many of these individuals are admitted to nursing homes as soon as they are discharged from a hospital or after a sudden illness. Many factors contributing to this increase include age, low income, and poor […]
Claims Adjuster Tricks & How to Avoid Them Following a Crash
When insurance claims adjusters talk with you, they have only one intention: to look out for the financial welfare of their company. No matter how nice they seem on the phone, they are not calling to express their concern about the auto accident, nor will they be swayed by emotional pleas. In order to receive […]
How to Effectively Stop a Dog from Attacking
It’s important to be aware of the ways in which you can help prevent a dog from attacking, or stop a dog attack that’s already in progress—especially if you have young children. A total of 4.7 million Americans are attacked or mauled by dogs every year. Approximately 800,000 of those require medical attention, while 386,000 required […]
Car Accidents on I-30 in Dallas
Interstate 30 (I-30) in Dallas, also known as the Tom Landry freeway, is a common spot for accidents and drunk drivers. A lot of us travel I-30 on our way to and from work every day, making it one of the busiest freeways in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In June of 2016, two semi trucks collided […]
Calculating the Value of an Injury Lawsuit
Let’s make this clear: it’s impossible for anyone to tell you—with any certainty—what you’re likely to receive in compensation when pursuing a personal injury case. While your goal is to recover 100% of your related damages/losses, every case is unique, and every case has its challenges. The most-qualified person to advise you with regard to […]
Accidents Involving Garbage Trucks
Whether you live in suburbia or one of Texas’s major metropolitan areas, you have to contend with garbage trucks on the roads at least a few times a week. These are menacing vehicles due to their sheer size, and the accidents they cause can put you out of commission for months, requiring hospitalization, surgery, car […]
Is Personal Injury Protection Worth It?
It’s very important to add personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to your insurance policy if given the option (it’s mandatory in many states), and it is definitely well worth it. Many people contact us asking if personal injury protection is really worth it, and our answer is always a resounding YES! In some states (such as […]
How Long Will it Take to Settle My Personal Injury Case?
If you’re considering filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you may wonder how long you’ll have to wait before actually receiving compensation for your injuries. Many Americans aren’t familiar with the legal system, especially as it relates to personal injury. An injury can put you out of work, as well as make other aspects […]
After a Car Accident, Don’t “Tough It Out”
Getting injured in any kind of accident can mean a plethora of things, with one of these being the disruption of your life. Bills need to be paid, and people need your support if you are a pivotal family member such as the breadwinner. In some cases, you may think that toughing it out in […]
