How to Make a Compensation Claim for a Head Injury?
An accident at home, work, on the road, or via a criminal act that causes a head injury can cause the victim and their close relative much pain. Statistics show that 85% of people who have suffered severe head injuries remain disabled even a year after their accidents. Statistics show the following for those who […]
A Guide to Help You File a Successful Car Accident Claim
If you have been involved in a car accident in Houston or anywhere around Texas, you should know that you will be dealing with insurance companies. Be aware that insurance companies are in the business of collecting profit and will engage in tactics to minimize, delay, or deny your claim altogether. Insurance companies are only […]
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Most personal injury lawsuits that are actually filed in a Texas court take roughly one to two years to reach a final resolution. Cases with disputed liability, serious injuries, or multiple insurance policies can take longer. Cases with clear fault and a cooperative insurer sometimes resolve sooner. That timeline applies to lawsuits specifically. Many personal […]
You Deserve Compensation For Catastrophic Explosion Injuries
Burn injuries are one of the horrific consequences of explosions. As we saw with the explosions at the Boston Marathon and a catastrophic factory explosion in Texas, these types of incidents can result in significant loss of lives, property and long-term consequences for an entire community. Victims suffer substantial physical, emotional, and financial outcomes regardless […]
Why it’s Essential to File a Lawsuit on Time
You must file a lawsuit on time; otherwise, you may miss out on the compensation you deserve, and depending on your accident, there is a chance that other individuals may be injured too. The Time Limits on Your Lawsuit Regardless of who or what caused your accident or the injuries you sustained, every state has […]
How to Know if Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Has Merits and Chances of Success
Not all injury claims have merits, so how to know if your particular case can result in a lawsuit? Your accident case may show merits for the claim to be adjudicated in your favor; however, failure to prove the merits using substantial evidence in the court result in outright denial of injury claims. Dealing with […]
Houston Burn Injury Lawyer
A serious burn injury changes daily life almost overnight. Skin grafts, wound care, physical therapy, and the risk of infection can stretch recovery out for months or years, and many burn survivors carry permanent scarring or nerve damage long after the wound itself has closed. If another person, company, or property owner caused the fire, […]
Understanding Texas Dog Bite Laws and Your Legal Rights After an Attack
Texas does not have a single statute that automatically makes a dog owner liable for a bite. Instead, liability generally comes from two legal paths: the “one-bite rule,” which can make an owner strictly liable when they knew or should have known their dog was dangerous, and ordinary negligence, which applies when an owner failed […]
What to Do After a Slip and Fall at a Restaurant in Texas
If you slip and fall at a restaurant in Texas, get medical care, report the fall to a manager before you leave, and photograph the hazard immediately. Ask for a copy of the incident report, get contact information from any witnesses, and avoid giving a detailed statement about your injuries to restaurant staff or an […]
Can I Be Held Liable For a Car Accident That Was Caused by Bad Weather?
The Department of Transportation found that approximately 21% out of 5,891,000 automobile collisions are related to bad weather that occurs each year in the United States. Severe weather creates dangerous driving conditions. Weather like fog can impact your capability to see, which can make driving risky. Other weather such as snow, ice, and rain can […]