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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…

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…

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…

Your Rights If You’re Injured on a Non-Union Construction Site in Austin

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Austin, Texas, with thousands of worker injuries reported annually in this sector. Unfortunately, if you get injured in an accident at a non-union construction site…

What Qualifies as a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas Law?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious type of harm that can occur in many different accidents, including falls and car crashes. Understanding what qualifies as a traumatic brain injury or TBI in Texas law…

Understanding Joint and Several Liability in Texas 

If you get hurt because of the actions of someone else in Texas, such as a careless driver or a negligent property owner, you could qualify for financial compensation to help you pay for your…

Third-Degree Burn Complications That Require Long-Term Care in Texas

A third-degree burn is the most severe category of burn injury. It is also known as a “full-thickness burn” because it affects deep underlying tissues rather than only the top layer of skin. This serious…

How the Sudden Emergency Defense Works in Texas Law

In Texas, you have the right to seek financial compensation from another driver if he or she is at fault for causing your car accident. If one of you experienced a sudden or unexpected emergency,…

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…

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…

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…

Your Rights If You’re Injured on a Non-Union Construction Site in Austin

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Austin, Texas, with thousands of worker injuries reported annually in this sector. Unfortunately, if you get injured in an accident at a non-union construction site…

What Qualifies as a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas Law?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious type of harm that can occur in many different accidents, including falls and car crashes. Understanding what qualifies as a traumatic brain injury or TBI in Texas law…

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How Often Do Auto Accident Settlements Exceed Insurance Policy Limits?

If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have a legal right to collect compensation, or damages, from the at-fault party. These damages cover medical expenses, lost earnings, diminished capacity to work, and…

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An Unexpected Consequence of COVID-19 May Be More Austin Delivery Truck Accidents

The COVID-19 case count in Austin has entered the hundreds. With Travis County  sheltering in place and non-essential businesses operations suspended to avoid further spread, overall vehicle traffic has decreased. However, there has been a sharp increase in demand for…

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Protecting Your Personal Injury Case During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life for Austin residents, including access to non-emergency medical care. Health care providers and facilities have limited their services in order to halt the spread of the virus and reserve medical…

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When to Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident

If you have sustained injuries in a car accident on Austin roads, waiting to take action can cost you. Delaying medical treatment in hopes that your injury will resolve itself can both jeopardize your health and make it difficult to…

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How Do I Estimate Future Medical Costs in a Spinal Injury Accident?

Estimating future medical costs for any car accident injury is difficult, but spinal injuries are particularly complicated. It is not always possible to tell how serious or permanent the injury is from the outset; you need to seek treatment and…

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Could Covid-19 Cause More Commercial Vehicle Accidents?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and shelter-in-place measures have reduced the number of passenger cars on America’s highways and interstates. Yet delivery drivers are out in full force, trying to meet the demands of an immobilized public that relies…

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What Happens When You Crash in an Uber or Lyft?

Rideshare services provide convenient transportation on busy Austin roads and allow drivers to earn income on a flexible schedule. But if you happen to be involved in an Uber or Lyft accident, dealing with insurance companies is anything but convenient. …

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Self-Driving Cars May Increase Uber Accidents

Since 2004, when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) first kicked off a challenge to build the best automated vehicle, the concept of self-driving cars has captured the imagination of tech gurus and businesses alike. Proponents of self-driving cars…

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Fuera de la juventud

Out Youth es una organización dedicada a crear un entorno seguro para los jóvenes LGBTQIA+ y sus aliados. Durante los últimos 31 años, Out Youth ha brindado programas y servicios para que jóvenes de todas las orientaciones sexuales e identidades…

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Why You Should Consult a Lawyer to Help with Your Commercial Vehicle Accident Injury

The decisions you make following a commercial vehicle accident can be crucial to your efforts to obtain financial recovery for your injuries and other losses. But navigating the processes of seeking medical treatment and communicating with insurance providers can be…

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Can I Sue Walmart for Semi-Truck Accident Injuries?

Personal injury claims that spring from commercial vehicle crashes are often complex due to the involvement of multiple parties who could potentially be held liable. That includes the driver, the driver’s employer, and sometimes even a third party such as…

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How to Claim Compensation in a Spinal Stenosis Accident Case

In the moments, hours, and even days following a car accident, determining the severity of a spinal injury can be difficult. Minor back injuries like sprains and strains typically resolve on their own, while more severe injuries can require surgery…

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