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Texas Teen Injured by Drunk Driver Receives Large Settlement
A 17-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident will receive a settlement worth just under $3 million. The case received national attention after the lawyer for the then-16-year-old boy who caused the…
Fatal Car Crashes: Important Information for Surviving Family Members
Car accidents are a common occurrence. Sadly, fatal accidents are fairly common as well. Although the family of a person killed in car accident will need time to grieve, it is important for them to remember that there are legal…
Motorcycle Accident Compensation in Texas: What You Need to Know
If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, you may be wondering what kind of damages you can pursue to help compensate for the injuries you have sustained. It is important to take the time to evaluate your situation…
1 Killed in Texas Seawall Accident
A car accident at the Galveston Seawall on June 8 left one person dead and another in the hospital. The accident occurred when a red pickup truck driven by a 49-year-old man drove across five lanes of traffic. The driver…
What Can Families Do After a Trucking Accident Fatality in Texas?
In 2022, Texas recorded 810 fatalities from large truck collisions. Liability in such accidents can extend to several parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, maintenance providers, and manufacturers of defective parts. If you’ve lost a loved one due…
Top Causes of Construction Accidents in Texas
When it comes to injury danger, you won’t find a place that’s much more prone than a construction site. The combination of heavy equipment and materials being transported and lifted high into the air over uneven terrain makes for an…
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Texas Highway Car Crash
It was reported that a 53-year-old Texas man was killed in a car accident that occurred in Karnes County on the morning of July 14. Troopers with the Department of Public Safety stated that a truck heading north on the…
Do I Need a Lawyer for Whiplash?
One of the most common types of injuries that people suffer in a car accident is “whiplash,” which occurs from an abrupt back-and-forth flexion of the neck. Whiplash affects the muscles, discs, and ligaments in the neck and back. However,…
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims
When you’re injured at work, you’re probably thinking of filing a workers’ compensation claim to pay for your medical bills and lost wages, however, this isn’t your only option for financial recovery. While you do not have to establish fault…
