Should You Call the Cops for a Fender Bender in Austin?
In one recent year, there were 2,464 suspected minor vehicle crashes in Austin, Texas, and 3,304 suspected minor injuries, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Getting into a minor fender bender may not seem like a big deal. Yet…
The Role of a Litigation Lawyer in Handling Civil Lawsuits
If you are injured by another party’s negligence or intentional tort, you can pursue damages under Texas personal injury laws. While most personal injury cases settle through negotiations or mediation with the other parties, some cases go to court. Filing…
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 a factor in some of the over 4,800 fatal truck crashes that took place in 2020, for others, both the…
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 are injured or killed in crashes with these vehicles. Unfortunately, because of their immense weight, injuries sustained in semi-truck accidents…
How Long Does It Take To Get a Settlement Check From an Austin Car Accident?
After a car accident, you face urgent needs. You must repair or replace your vehicle so you can get to doctor’s appointments and physical therapy, and you will have bills from hospitals, doctors, and ambulance services that you need to…
How To Write a Settlement Demand Letter
After an accident or personal injury, you’ll primarily focus on your medical care and healing from your injuries. However, at some point, you may want to receive compensation for your injuries and financial losses. Most personal injury claims are settled…
The Deadliest Highway Stretches in Texas
The Lone Star State is known for its sprawling highways. These roads span some of the nation’s most picturesque landscapes and connect booming cities throughout Texas. Unfortunately, some of these highways have also gained a reputation as the state’s most…
Facts About Road Rash
The thrill and freedom of motorcycle riding can, unfortunately, come with the increased possibility of suffering painful injuries in the event of a crash. One of the most common of those injuries is road rash, which refers to the friction…
What To Do When the Adjuster Doesn’t Return Your Calls After an Accident in Austin
In Austin, Texas, as well as elsewhere in the country, liability insurance companies pay most personal injury claims. The most common personal injury claim is a car accident. Nevertheless, other sorts of personal injury claims, such as slip and fall…
Everything You Need to Know About the Hands-Free Law in Texas
In today’s interconnected world, smartphones have become integral to motorists’ daily lives. Every day, drivers across Texas use their phones to get directions, listen to music, and even make phone calls or send messages while driving. However, despite their convenience,…
What Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Austin?
Our Austin personal injury lawyers at FVF Law take cases on a contingency fee basis. This approach to hiring a lawyer benefits our clients. Our clients do not pay a retainer fee upfront, making it easier for injury victims to…
How To Prepare for a Deposition
You probably feel nervous if you have been called to give a deposition. You may not know what to expect. After all, many people never give a deposition. And if they do, it might only happen once in a lifetime….