What Is Barratry in Texas Law?
FVF Law Firm was recently featured on CBS Austin discussing an important matter we believe everyone should be made aware of: barratry. Essentially, barratry is the illegal practice of attorneys making unsolicited contact with injured accident victims to try to…
What’s the Statute of Limitations for Construction Injuries in Texas?
Texas construction sites are too often the settings of disasters that send one or multiple workers to the hospital. Sadly, many of the worst accidents, injuries and deaths in construction are caused by negligence, or someone’s failure to act with…
What Happens if Your Employer Fails to Report Your Construction Injury in Texas?
Workplace accidents are more common in the construction industry than in most other jobs in Texas. If you get injured in a construction site accident while working, it is critical to know your rights and options for collecting a financial…
How Long Do Construction Accident Lawsuits Take in Texas?
Construction can be a dangerous industry for workers, with many inherent accident and injury risks. If you need to file a construction accident lawsuit in Texas, you may be eager for it to be resolved as quickly as possible. It…
How Catastrophic Injury Settlements Are Calculated in Texas
No one ever anticipates suffering a catastrophic injury in an accident. If a severe injury does impact you due to someone else’s careless or reckless actions, however, it is important to know the true value of your personal injury claim. …
Does Texas Cap Pain and Suffering Damages in Car Accident Lawsuits?
Many states have damage cap laws that limit the amount of financial compensation a personal injury plaintiff can recover through a claim. While Texas has caps on pain and suffering damages in specific types of cases, car accidents are generally…
Non-Economic Damages After a Construction Accident in Austin
Construction jobs are some of the most dangerous in Texas, with numerous accidents, injuries, and worker deaths reported each year. If a construction accident is caused by someone else’s negligence or lack of proper care, such as an unsafe work…
[New Study] The Deadliest Road Stretches in Texas
Key Takeaways: Texas is home to some of the nation’s largest and most recognizable metropolitan areas, such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, each with its own identity and culture. Years of expansion have made these cities and…
How Vicarious Liability in Texas Works
If you get hurt in an accident that should have been prevented by another person or party, you may be able to hold that party liable, or legally and financially responsible, for your injuries. Before you pursue a settlement, however,…
How to Document Catastrophic Injuries After a Car Accident
Every year, thousands of Texans visit emergency rooms seeking treatment for serious injuries sustained in automobile accidents. Car crashes are a leading cause of unintentional injuries and deaths in Texas. Sadly, individuals with catastrophic and permanent injuries often do not…
Filing a Catastrophic Injury Claim Under the Texas Tort Claims Act
If you get injured in an accident in Texas that is caused by the mistakes or carelessness of another person, you may be able to recover financial compensation from that party to help you pay for your related bills. If…