You may know about Texas wrongful death claims. But do you know about survival actions? What are they, and when do they come into play? You’ve probably never heard of a “survival action” in personal injury law. But you’ve certainly heard the term “wrongful death.” With a “wrongful death” claim in Texas, the estate of …
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You have an injury claim against a trucking company and they are “stipulating to liability.” What does it mean? If you hear the words “stipulating to liability,” loud, blaring bells and whistles should go off in your head. In fact, anytime you hear something you don’t understand in law, you should immediately be concerned and …
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Don’t want the public to know about your case? No problem. Learn how settlement confidentiality works. 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. Said nicely, many friends and …
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You remember the media attention the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit got? That was only part of the story. In February of 1992, 79-year-old Stella Liebeck of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was riding in the passenger seat of her grandson’s car. After they got their order from the McDonald’s drive through, Liebeck’s grandson pulled the car …
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Think you have a claim? Learn the truth before you get deep into the process. Don’t believe these common 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 bit of that imagery is …
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Most recent Texas decisions indicate your apartment complex would not be liable for your injuries if ice naturally accumulated on the grounds. It’s a nightmare scenario. You’re walking down your steps or to your car after a recent ice storm, like the one we had in late February this year. As you walk, you Slip …
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Most of our cases settle out of court. Learn how personal injury 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 …
Were you injured in Texas due to another’s negligence? You may not get 100% of the compensation due to proportionate responsibility. About Proportionate Responsibility What is Proportionate Responsibility in Texas? Before 1973, if you contributed in any way to your personal injury claim, you could not recover any financial compensation in Texas. So if you …
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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 …
