Recovering From A Motorcycle Accident3/21/2019
Motorcycle accidents account for 8% of the traffic accidents reported each year. That may sound small, but that percentage translates to nearly 5,000 roadway fatalities annually. A motorcycle is listed among the most dangerous vehicles to drive for two reasons. Read More...
This question sounds basic, but it is much more complex than you think. Personal injury cases can quickly become muddled because they usually involve multiple parties with competing interests. If you are not well-represented, you can easily get taken advantage of. Read More...
Over time, personal injury lawyers end up accruing a long list of frequently asked questions from clients. One of the most surprising is: if I get into a motorcycle accident, do I still have the right to file a personal injury claim? Generally, motorcycle accidents are treated as an inevitability, not just a possibility. This perception leads bike owners to believe that when they get into an accident, they have no legal rights to compensation. Thankfully, that belief is false. Whether you have grounds for a personal injury claim depends on where the fault line lies. Read More...
If you are injured in an car accident, you may have grounds for compensation under the law. Personal injury is defined as an injury that was caused by another party's negligence or carelessness. Read More...
From the moment you first receive your driver’s license, driving is a privilege – a privilege that comes with certain duties and responsibilities. The Texas Transportation Code outlines what those duties and responsibilities are, and violations can be punishable under personal injury law. With a whopping population of 26 million residents, it’s no surprise the state of Texas reports some of the most frequent incidences of traffic accidents in the United States. The likelihood of you or a loved being involved in an auto accident are higher than you think. When you or a family member is involved in a car accident, it’s best to tackle the case with proper legal representation whether than trying to fare this stressful, emotional time alone. Read More...
Every 8 minutes, there's a pedestrian accident. Personal injury is reported in over 69,000 cases per year. Persons 65 and older account for 18% of accident-related deaths and 10% of injuries. The sad truth is if you are a pedestrian, you are 1.5 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident than the occupants of the car that hits you. Read More...
Personal injury law encompasses several areas involving traffic and roadway accidents. This includes pedestrian accidents. As of late, texting while driving has been one of the most staunch campaigns when it comes to traffic accidents. The "It Can Wait" campaign, a national campaign that encourages drivers to abstain from texting while driving launched September 19, 2013. What does this campaign have to do with pedestrian accidents you ask? Read More...
The relationship between the burden of proof and the recovery of damages based on that proof is essential to the ongoing functionality of the law. We’ve talked about the burden of proof before, but premises liability cases take the principle to a whole new level. Read More...
As the title suggests, we will continue our series of articles on personal injury law by looking at work-related injuries. Normally, your employer has workman's compensation coverage to offset some of the cost and liability of an on-the-job injury. On the surface, this is good news for you too because it ensures that you are fairly compensated for your vocational monetary losses. However, there are many cases where this coverage simply isn't enough. Read More...
The simple answer is yes. If you were in an accident where someone else is responsible, the health insurance company has the right to be reimbursed for the money they paid out to cover any injuries you incurred from the incident. Read More...
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