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Filing a Claim After Surviving a Car Accident Involving a Police Vehicle
Police officers in Texas serve their respective communities by preventing crime and enforcing state laws. However, it’s not unusual to see a uniformed officer abusing their position by practicing dangerous driving habits, such as speeding, making illegal turns, and even…
Settlement Value of a Burn Injury Claim
As with any personal injury claim, the value of your case will be dependant on the severity of your injuries, in addition to other contributing factors. The biggest factors being the severity of your burn, the intentions/negligence of the defendant,…
Uber & Lyft Car Accidents in Texas: What You Need to Know
Many people rely on Uber and Lyft as resources when they are unable to drive on their own or when they want to avoid paying for parking. You may depend on these rideshare companies after drinking or when you’re too…
What Evidence Do I Need to Collect After a Car Accident?
Surviving any type of car accident can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, most at-fault drivers won’t take the high road after causing a collision. If anything, they may try to escape liability by tricking their victims into making…
How to Increase a Settlement After a Semi-Truck Accident in Texas
If you’re in Texas and have been hurt in a truck accident, you might want compensation for your injuries and losses. Going for a settlement is often better than going to court. Money can’t fix everything, but it’s meant to…
Spotting and Avoiding a Distracted Driver
We’re sure anyone from Texas who is reading this is overly familiar with the fact that there is an abundance of distracted drivers on the road. Whether you see drivers chowing down on their way to work, replying to an…
Types of Paralysis
When the word “paralysis” comes up, many people immediately think spinal cord injury. While spinal cord injuries are the leading cause of paralysis in the United States, there are countless injuries that may lead to paralysis. So, to keep things…
Dealing with Catastrophic Injuries After a Car Accident in Texas
You are cautious and careful when on the road. You put your safety and that of your fellow drivers first. You follow the rules and remain vigilant and alert for possible dangers. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of every…
Do Drivers Need Stronger Cell Phone Laws in Texas?
While smartphones were once reserved for the financially elite, the Pew Research Center reported that they are now owned by more than 64 percent of American adults. Many people in Texas and across the country depend on these high-functioning cell…
