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Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Claims
While there is no set amount or universally accepted formula used to calculate the damages awarded in a personal injury claim, there are some guidelines available to provide injured victims an idea of what an acceptable offer of compensation might…
How You Can Protect Your Case
For victims of car accidents, the moments following a crash can be confusing. Unfortunately, it’s during this time that many individuals fail to realize that they’re making certain mistakes that can be damaging to their claim for compensation. Below, our…
Changes After a Brain Injury Can Affect Loved Ones and Caregivers
When a person suffers from a brain injury, there are a lot of changes that can occur. The extent of the changes that happen depends on the severity of the brain injury. One issue that isn’t always considered is how…
Fiat Chrysler Sanctioned by the Department of Transportation
The Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation announced that Fiat Chrysler will repair and/or buy back certain defective vehicles and pay a civil penalty of $105 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The penalty is the…
2 Safety Tips to Prevent a Bicycle Accident
While bicycling is a favored method of transportation for many Texas citizens, it is, unfortunately, not the safest travel option. Each year, countless bicyclists are involved in collisions and accidents that lead to severe injuries and tragic fatalities. In fact,…
How long do you have to file an accident report in Austin Texas?
Your first step after being involved in a car accident in Austin, Texas, is to call the police. The other driver might urge you not to do so, but documenting the accident could help you later on if you end…
What Should I Do if a UPS Truck Hits My Vehicle Texas?
A collision with a UPS truck is a traumatic and disorienting event, leading to physical injuries, physical shock, and emotional strain. At The Stewart Law Firm, led by our accomplished personal injury attorney, Stephen Stewart, our team understands the challenges…
How is pain and suffering calculated in Texas?
If you’ve been the victim of a car accident or personal injury caused by someone else, you may be eligible for compensation. Texas law has provisions that allow accident and injury victims to sue for damages. A skilled personal injury…
Kraft Initiates Recall of 36k Cases of Sliced American Cheese
Kraft Heinz has released a public apology over its recall of 36,000 cases of cheese. The food giant said that it deeply regretted the need to institute the recall, and it apologized to the customers it let down, but the…
