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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…
3 Tips to Avoid Driving Fatigue
While campaigns against drunk driving and distracted driving get a lot of media focus, there is very little awareness about the consequences of driving while exhausted. Texas habitually leads the nation in many bad driving habits, including, unfortunately, drowsy driving.…
Wrong-Way Crash Claims Another Life on I-35
A tragic wrong-way head-on collision on I-35 in Austin has claimed another life, highlighting a dangerous spike in local traffic fatalities. Austin Police suspect driving while intoxicated (DWI) played a major role in the early-morning crash. Victims of drunk driving…
What to Do and What Not to Do After an Auto Accident in Texas
The first few moments after a car collision can be scary, confusing, even traumatic. You may be unsure what happened, in pain, worried about your passengers and the other driver, or fearful about the legal and financial consequences of your…
Tips to Avoid a Car Accident on Labor Day Weekend
Considered the unofficial end of the summer season, Labor Day weekend is often celebrated by Americans consuming alcohol or embarking on family road trips. Unfortunately, this weekend is one of the most dangerous times of the year to hit the…
Can I Sue if My Family Member Was Killed or Seriously Injured in a Truck Accident in Texas?
The sudden loss or injury of a loved one in an accident is an unimaginable tragedy. In Texas, you have legal options to pursue justice, and understanding your rights is crucial to protecting your family’s future. Our Austin-based team at…
Understanding the Difference Between Concussions & Cerebral Contusions
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are commonly sustained after car collisions, sports incidents, assaults, and even severe slip and fall accidents. When a victim’s brain is violently jarred, they may suffer a concussion and/or a cerebral contusion. Both concussions and contusions…
Preventing Teenage Car Accidents in Texas
Fatal accident statistics show that 418 motorcyclists, 621 pedestrians, 940 intoxicated drivers, and 1289 other drivers or passengers died in car crashes in Texas in 2018. And the number keeps rising every year. Unfortunately, a majority of these crashes involve…
