FVF Law Papers

Despite the heartwarming commercials about how neighborly they are and how they’ll be there for us when we need them, insurance companies are your adversary when you’re trying to resolve your car accident claim. They are multi-million or billion-dollar companies…

Traffic collisions are a leading cause of serious injury and death in the United States.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost two and half million people were injured in motor vehicle collisions throughout the U.S. in…

You’re driving down the streets of Austin, Texas. You are in your trusty vehicle, equipped with various safety features to keep you secure on the road. Among these features, airbags stand out as vital protectors during a collision.  But have…

Vehophobia is a fear of driving that can arise in a variety of different ways. A fear of driving can result from personal experience or from witnessing others’ negative experiences. It can be very difficult to live with vehophobia, given…

Modern cars are one of the safest forms of transportation. They have been designed with a plethora of safety features like seat belts, airbags, and crumple zones. However, these safety features are much more effective for adults than they are…

When navigating the complex realm of personal injury law in Austin, TX, two commonly heard terms are “negligence” and “negligence per se.” They might sound alike, but they’re not twins—more like cousins. They both talk about when someone messes up…

In Texas, weather conditions may vary, significantly affecting road conditions. Severe weather can make it difficult or even impossible for Texas drivers to arrive safely at their destinations. When conditions are poor, car accidents become increasingly more likely to occur….

To receive compensation in a personal injury case in Austin, Texas, a victim must often show that the other party was negligent. Negligence means something similar to “carelessness.” One important component of proving a negligence claim entails comparing the at-fault…

There appears to be sufficient evidence that airbags can reduce the risk of severe injuries in automobile accidents. Front airbags have saved more than 50,000 lives over a 30-year period. Because frontal airbags can reduce the risk of death and…

Texas is an at-fault insurance state, not a no-fault state. This means that if you’ve been in a car accident, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying the damages caused by the accident. Below we will examine how this differs…

A wrongful death action is a claim or lawsuit against a party alleging they are liable for damages caused by the loss of a family member. The action claims that the party caused the person’s death, so they are responsible…

What is a semi-truck, exactly? You’ve likely seen plenty of them as you travel along highways in Texas, as they are the giant vehicles that cross through the country to deliver goods of every type imaginable. As common as these…