FVF Law Papers

What Is Considered a “Reasonable Person” When It Comes to Negligence?

To receive compensation in a personal injury case in Austin, Texas, a victim must often show that the other party...

What Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury incident, you probably just want...

The Effects of Airbag Deployment on Your Austin Car Accident Claim

There appears to be sufficient evidence that airbags can reduce the risk of severe injuries in automobile accidents. Front airbags...

Is Texas a No-Fault State?

Texas is an at-fault insurance state, not a no-fault state. This means that if you’ve been in a car accident,...

How Fast Can Commercial Trucks Safely Travel on Highways in Texas?

It is a common misconception that not exceeding the speed limit means that you are driving safely. While speed is...

How Much Does a Semi Truck Weigh?

Thousands of semi trucks barrel down our roads and highways every day. And every year, about 150 Travis County citizens...

Facts About Road Rash

The thrill and freedom of motorcycle riding can, unfortunately, come with the increased possibility of suffering painful injuries in the...

Do I Need a Lawyer if I Have Been Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in Austin?

Motorcyclists continue to face high risks of accidents. According to reports, motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely to die...

Are There Different Types of Motorcycle Licenses in Texas?

Motorcycles are popular in Texas. The state is in the top 10 for the highest number of motorcycle registrations nationwide....

Suing For Negligent Infliction Of Emotional Distress in Texas

Suing for emotional distress can be challenging. Strictly speaking, suing for emotional distress in Texas is impossible if emotional distress...

Does Insurance Cover Injuries from Trips, Slips, and Falls?

Slips, trips, and falls are surprisingly serious causes of injury, resulting in 42,114 deaths and about 8 million emergency room...

What Should I Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

It can happen anywhere — in a restaurant where someone spilled something, a supermarket where slippery fruit gets in the...

Most Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

Common Bike Accident Injuries Being in a bicycle accident is more than just an annoyance or inconvenience. In many cases,...

Bicycle Accident Insurance Claim: Is It Covered?

You might be doing everything correctly when you are riding your bike: wearing a helmet and protective equipment, obeying traffic...

What You Need to Know If You're Hit by a FedEx Truck

Here's What You Need To Know if Involved in a FedEx Truck Accident Every day, people in motor vehicles of...

What You Need to Know If You're Hit by an Amazon Truck

Texas is booming again. Unfortunately, that boom can have some unwelcome consequences. An investigation by independent technology news site The...

Can I Sue If I Was Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver?

Commercial truck drivers are required to be responsible on the road — and that includes not driving drunk. The Federal...

A Passenger's Guide to Drunk Driving Accidents

Most people understand that they can claim compensation for damages from a drunk driver who causes a collision with their...

Can I Sue Someone if My Parents Are Killed in an Austin Car Crash?

If an Austin, TX car accident killed your parents, you may have a wrongful death claim against a liable third...

If My Spouse Dies, Am I Responsible for Their Debt?

There is much confusion about whether a spouse is legally liable for a deceased spouse’s debt. The confusion stems from...

How to Counter-Offer an Insurance Settlement

Being involved in a personal injury claim often entails lengthy and strenuous negotiations with an insurance company, in hopes of...

How Do Insurance Companies Determine Settlement Amounts?

Settlement negotiations with an insurance company can be complex, lengthy, and difficult to navigate. There are many different factors that...

New Texas Laws Protect Accident Victims from Harmful Medical Billing Practices

Texas accident victims may now have less cause to worry about medical bills. This September, two new laws went into...

Can Hospital Bills Go to Collections?

The current state of medical debt is dire: one in six Americans have medical debt collections on their credit report,...

Dog Breeds That Bite and Injure Most Often

Dogs are known for their loyalty toward their owners, and they make great companions for people of all ages. However,...

Using Big Data to Prevent 18-Wheeler Accidents

Computerized data collection in the commercial trucking industry began in the 1980s, when motor carriers started implementing electronic logging devices...