How We Write Demand Letters to Maximize Injury Settlements
Your demand letter is your most powerful negotiating tool. Learn how we construct it to position your case in the strongest way possible. Your demand letter is possibly the most critical tool in the settlement negotiations process. Don’t worry – you won’t be writing it. Your personal injury attorney will, because it’s critical to present […]
How to Overcome Falsified Trucking Logs After an Accident
Truck drivers and their employers sometimes falsify drivers logs. Here’s how our attorneys overcome falsified trucking logs after an accident. Companies that employ fleets of truck drivers – and the drivers themselves – are not above altering driving logs. They have motivation to alter or falsify logs so they don’t have to pay as much, […]
How Can Texas Businesses Prevent Lawsuits for Slip and Falls?
You hear about slip and fall accidents all the time. But how common are they really? According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slips-and-falls account for 1 million emergency room visits, or 12% of total falls. So yes, they are a common problem. For senior citizens, they’re also a leading cause of injury-related death. […]
How Common Are Commercial Trucking Accidents?
Learn how common commercial accidents are and how you should drive to keep yourself safe around semi-trucks. You probably don’t really care about commercial truck accidents until one happens to you, a friend, loved one, or a co-worker – although most drivers can agree that driving beside or around a commercial truck can be terrifying. […]
The Top Reason Slip and Fall Cases Are Not Successful
What’s the main reason slip and fall cases fail? Find out in this article so you don’t have to worry about losing your claim. What would be worse than slipping, falling, missing time from work, racking up a pile of medical bills, and then finding out you’re not able to win your injury claim, even […]
The Surprising Truth About How Whiplash is Viewed
Whiplash can still be a medical mystery. Find out why, how it’s viewed, and what to do if you experience it. “Whiplash” is sometimes viewed negatively these days. Some people have the perception that it’s something an accident victim makes up to get money. But it’s definitely a legitimate injury. So even though some people […]
What Are The Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?
Do car drivers cause as many accidents as motorcyclists claim? What are the most common reasons for them and when do they happen? You know it’s more dangerous to drive a motorcycle than a car. But, you accept that risk. After all, motorcycle riders get idealized as tough, rugged, independent, focused on freedom, and willing […]
Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Texas?
Does Texas law require motorcycle riders to wear helmets? Yes and no. It depends on the circumstance. Say you’re riding on a motorcycle with your spouse – or on a hot date – and neither of you are wearing a helmet. You get pulled over by an officer. Will you get a citation or not? […]
How Can You Protect Your Vulnerable Occupants?
Certain groups of people are more vulnerable to injury and death in car accidents than others. Learn who they are and what you can do. So, continuing our conversation about the NHTSA and vehicle safety, this week we’re discussing what they call “vulnerable occupants.” Now it’s pretty simple what vulnerable occupants are: people in your […]
What is Assumption of Risk and Why Should You Care?
In any potential injury situation, the defendant may be able to use an “assumption of risk” defense. Learn what it is and how it works. About Assumption of Risk It’s easy to think that, based on what you see on the news and investigative reporting, most personal injury claims are frivolous. The truth? Some certainly […]