Texas Personal Injury Law Articles

Don’t want the public to know about your personal injury case? No problem. Learn how settlement confidentiality works. About Settlement Confidentiality Diane Vasilion, 52, was left with brain damage and partial paralysis after a 1994 car accident involving multiple vehicles. In 2000, she was awarded $35 million, then the largest amount in Illinois state history. …

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How do you know if you’re talking to an ethical personal injury lawyer? Look for these tell-tale signs. We lawyers sometimes get a bad rap. For the most part, that’s probably not fair or reasonable. But let’s be honest: regardless of your profession, some act with integrity and some don’t. So how do you know …

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Would the world be better or worse without personal injury lawyers? Take a look at what it might be like. What do you think the world would be like if lawyers didn’t exist? Better? Worse? About the same? Simpler? Some special interest groups blame lawyers for harming society. Take a look at how your life …

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Think you have a personal injury claim? Learn the truth before you get deep into the process. Don’t believe these common personal injury law myths! What image flies through your mind when you hear the words “personal injury?” Do you think a bunch of negative things about the victims and their lawyers? At least a …

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Most personal injury cases settle out of court. Learn how lawyers negotiate and settle cases without having to resort to litigation. Truth be told – negotiating a settlement without litigation is in everyone’s best interest – even for the party who allegedly caused your injury. Why? Because it avoids court. And court costs everyone time and …

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Are you considering a personal injury case? It’s scary! Get comfortable by learning the basic process you can expect. So the unthinkable happens… you find yourself having to file a personal injury claim because the Defendant denied liability or made a bad offer. Hopefully, your injuries aren’t too serious! Although you can file a lawsuit …

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Hurt by someone else’s carelessness or negligence? Follow this guide to learn what to do after experiencing a personal injury. To be frank, the exact steps you take really depend on the situation you’re in. Some basics: If You’re Seriously Hurt, Take Care of That First If you feel severe pain, don’t worry about everything …

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