Category: Personal Injury

​How To Write A Car Accident Witness Report

A witness report can be a crucial piece of evidence in personal injury cases. It is the statement of a person who has no interest or stake in the outcome of the case. If you have been in a car accident, you can ask anyone at the scene of the event to make a witness report. What Information Should The Witness Include In The Report?

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What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Personal Injury Cases In Texas?

In the days after you’ve been injured in a car accident or other incident that wasn’t your fault, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed about what has happened. With medical treatments, being unable to work and bills piling up, you may think that you need some time to recover and deal with your circumstances. While it’s true that you should do everything you can to regain

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​Paying Back Medicare/Medicaid After An Accident: What You Need To Know

Medicare and Medicaid patients sometimes get a surprise after having an accident where someone else is at fault. They find they have to reimburse Medicare or Medicaid for medical claims paid in relation to the accident, and they have no idea why. We will give you the rundown on why you must pay back Medicare or Medicaid. Here’s A Common Scenario: A Medicare recipient gets in an car accident,

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​When Can You Sue For A Personal Injury?

If you suffer a personal injury, be it physical or mental, it might be possible to sue for compensation. The specifics of your injury determine whether legal recourse is available. If you are completely responsible for your injury, it is not possible to successfully sue. However, if another party bears any responsibility for your injury, you may be able to sue. Lack Of Due

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Benjamin Doyle Joins Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C.

Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C., would like to welcome attorney Benjamin Doyle to our legal team. Ben’s practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and First-Party Claims against insurance companies. His practices includes a diversity of trial experience involving contract, casualty, property damage, and personal injury claims. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Ben received his license to practice in Texas in 2012 and has practiced

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How Are Hit And Run Car Accidents Handled In Texas?

​ A driver causes or contributes to an accident, then runs off without stopping. That is a hit-and-run accident. These accidents can be as minor as damage to a fixture or as devastating as a person being severely injured or killed. The aftermath of such an accident can be life-changing for everyone involved.Hit-and-run accidents are unfortunately all too common in Texas and other parts

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​What To Do Immediately Following A Car Accident

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, the chaos and confusion may leave you overwhelmed about what to do next. Of course, your safety is of paramount concern and immediate action is necessary to make sure you don’t take matters from bad to worse. So, while the accident itself is devastating, here’s what you need to do right away to protect yourself. What

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How To Protect Your Personal Injury Case

There is a widely held assumption that almost nothing can ruin a personal injury case. This is false information and it brings grievous consequences with it. Then again, that being said, there’s an obvious follow-up question to ask: what does ruin a personal injury case? More often than not, the answer comes down to y-o-u. The Role Of Client Error In Personal Injury Cases

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My Parent Slipped And Fell In Their Nursing Home. Do I Need A Lawyer?

In nursing homes, slip and fall accidents are among the most serious risks to residents. Regardless of the reason for the accident, it’s important for the parent who falls to receive appropriate medical attention as soon as possible. However, there are many instances where this response is the farthest thing from reality and residents are not given the necessary medical attention. Cause of Falls

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Why Is The Amarillo Police Department Cracking Down On Distracted Driving?

Anyone with a cellphone probably feels tempted to check their device when they hear a ringtone or text notification, but the Amarillo Police Department is warning motorists to think before doing so. In fact, the APD is cracking down on distracted driving violations by raising awareness of its dangers and issuing tickets to those in violation. If you’ve received a citation or were involved

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