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Negligent Entrustment in Texas Car Accidents

Motor vehicles are dangerous, and should be treated as such. They should not be lent or entrusted to someone incapable of handling the car with the care and prudence required. If you get hurt in…

Legal Rights of Pedestrians Hit by Cars in Downtown Austin

Pedestrian-vehicle collisions are some of the worst types of accidents in Austin, with a high potential for serious and fatal injuries. These accidents are almost always preventable, and are often caused by careless and reckless…

How Expert Witnesses Support Construction Injury Claims in Texas

Getting injured in a construction accident in Texas can lead to serious injuries in addition to expenses and communications from insurance companies that can be overwhelming. Filing an injury claim can provide you with justice…

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,…

[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…

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…

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…

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…

What to Do After a Rideshare Crash in Austin

Rideshare transportation is one of the most popular ways to get around Austin. Every year, Uber and Lyft transport thousands of riders throughout the city. Unfortunately, not all riders reach their destinations safely.  If you…

Traumatic Brain Injuries From Construction Falls    

Every year, the construction industry is at the top of the list of most dangerous jobs in Texas. Falls are an extremely common type of construction accident, with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) being one possible…

Negligent Entrustment in Texas Car Accidents

Motor vehicles are dangerous, and should be treated as such. They should not be lent or entrusted to someone incapable of handling the car with the care and prudence required. If you get hurt in…

Legal Rights of Pedestrians Hit by Cars in Downtown Austin

Pedestrian-vehicle collisions are some of the worst types of accidents in Austin, with a high potential for serious and fatal injuries. These accidents are almost always preventable, and are often caused by careless and reckless…

How Expert Witnesses Support Construction Injury Claims in Texas

Getting injured in a construction accident in Texas can lead to serious injuries in addition to expenses and communications from insurance companies that can be overwhelming. Filing an injury claim can provide you with justice…

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,…

[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…

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…

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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 way, and even in someone else’s home, tripping over faulty stairs. As embarrassing as it is to experience a slip-and-fall…

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¿Necesito un abogado para mi accidente automovilístico?

Estar en un accidente automovilístico puede ser una experiencia aterradora y difícil. Si está lesionado o necesita recuperarse daños y perjuicios que ha sufrido en el accidente, el proceso puede ser complejo e incluso más desalentador. Un abogado podría ayudarlo a navegar…

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Tipos de vehículos comerciales

Los vehículos comerciales están por todo el camino. Ya sea que transporten pasajeros o carga, estos vehículos pesados constituyen una gran parte de los vehículos que circulan hoy en día, especialmente en las carreteras. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente lo que…

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Types of Commercial Vehicles

Commercial vehicles are all over the road. Whether transporting passengers or cargo, these heavy vehicles make up a large part of vehicles traveling today, particularly on highways. But what exactly makes a vehicle classify as commercial? What Are the Types…

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Is a Tractor a Commercial Vehicle?

Trucks, tractors, semi trucks — the designations can be confusing to anyone who isn’t involved with driving commercial vehicles. According to the Truck Driving Institute, a truck is any vehicle that requires you to have a commercial driver’s license to…

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¿Qué significa que se presente una demanda?

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué significa presentar una demanda? ¿Cómo funciona realmente el proceso de presentación de un reclamo? Una demanda civil es un reclamo presentado por una parte contra otra para resolver una disputa. La parte que presenta…

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What Does a Suit Being Filed Mean?

Have you ever wondered what it means to have a suit filed? How does the process of filing a claim actually work? A civil lawsuit is a claim filed by one party against another to resolve a dispute. The party…

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¿Qué hace un buen caso de lesiones personales?

Estar lesionado puede tener consecuencias devastadoras y causar estragos en su vida. Añadir insulto a la lesión es cuando su lesión real es culpa de otra persona. Afortunadamente, nuestro sistema legal civil permite que las víctimas de lesiones personales recuperen…

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What Makes a Good Personal Injury Case?

Being injured can have devastating consequences and wreak havoc on your life. Adding insult to injury is when your actual injury is someone else’s fault. Fortunately, our civil legal system allows victims of personal injuries to recover for their damages,…

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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 help determine ultimate settlement amounts. How Do Settlements Happen? A settlement is the resolution of a claim outside of court….

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Atención Integral

Integral Care improves the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in Travis County. These services include school-based mental health care, a robust online mental health toolkit, drug and alcohol counseling,…

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Lista de verificación de casos de lesiones personales

Presentar un caso de lesiones personales puede ayudarlo a obtener una compensación por las lesiones que sufrió como resultado de las malas acciones de otra persona. Si bien los hechos y los argumentos legales en cada caso de lesiones personales…

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