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How to Handle Disputed Liability in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Austin

It can be difficult to determine who is responsible for paying for medical expenses and property repairs after any car accident in Austin. After a multi-vehicle crash involving three or more drivers, liability determinations can…

Can Subcontractors Sue for Injuries on Texas Construction Sites?

The average construction site in Texas involves multiple contractors and subcontractors who have been hired by the general contractor to complete specific tasks. If you get injured while working as a subcontractor on a construction…

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Construction Accident in Texas?

Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in Texas. Every year, hundreds of construction workers suffer serious and fatal injuries in on-the-job accidents. Many of these incidents are preventable, leading to questions about the…

When Is a Government Entity Liable for an Austin Car Accident?

If you get into a car accident in Austin, you may assume that you can hold the individual driver who caused the crash responsible for paying for your losses. In certain situations, however, you may…

What Kind of Evidence Is Needed in an Austin Construction Accident Case?

Construction is a highly dangerous industry that sees a large number of annual worker injuries and deaths in Texas. Most of these devastating incidents are preventable and caused by someone’s negligence, or the failure to…

What Is the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Construction Lawsuit?

A construction accident in Texas has the potential to cause significant injuries and deaths. In the aftermath of a harmful construction site incident, victims and family members may be able to collect financial compensation for…

What Happens if You Are Hit by a Driver Without a Valid License in Austin?

It is against the law to operate a vehicle without a valid and current driver’s license in Texas. Unfortunately, many drivers break this law and drive on suspended, revoked and cancelled licenses. Others drive without…

How to Handle Disputed Liability in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Austin

It can be difficult to determine who is responsible for paying for medical expenses and property repairs after any car accident in Austin. After a multi-vehicle crash involving three or more drivers, liability determinations can…

Can Subcontractors Sue for Injuries on Texas Construction Sites?

The average construction site in Texas involves multiple contractors and subcontractors who have been hired by the general contractor to complete specific tasks. If you get injured while working as a subcontractor on a construction…

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Construction Accident in Texas?

Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in Texas. Every year, hundreds of construction workers suffer serious and fatal injuries in on-the-job accidents. Many of these incidents are preventable, leading to questions about the…

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How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?

If you’ve been in a car accident, you may be wondering how long a personal injury settlement takes—particularly if you are having difficulty paying for medical care or affording other expenses associated with your accident. Pressing medical bills and optimism about…

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Can’t Afford to Pay Your Hospital Bill After Your Accident? Here’s What Happens.

After a traumatic accident, victims are often left to cope with exorbitant medical bills for the treatment of their injuries. According to CDC data from 2013, in Texas, motor vehicle accident fatalities were responsible for a total of $37 million…

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Lime Bike Accidents in Austin Are Getting Out of Control

In February 2019, Austin became one of the first cities to experience a scooter rider fatality when a UT exchange student was hit by a car while riding on the I-35 frontage road near Sixth Street. Police are still investigating…

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When to Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident

A car accident is never easy to deal with, because you never expect it to happen to you. Along with the stress and trauma of the accident itself, as well as any sustained injuries, comes a whole host of stressors,…

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How Much Do Accident Lawyers Charge?

Many people who are hurt in car accidents wonder whether it makes sense to contact a personal injury lawyer. One main concern about reaching out to a lawyer to discuss their case is not knowing whether they will be charged…

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When You Need Your Money Now: Car Accident Settlement Loans

Car accidents are not cheap, especially when there are injuries involved: medical bills, lost productivity, emergency medical services, property damage, and other expenses bring the total annual economic impact of motor vehicle accidents up to $242 billion, according to the…

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Hospital Liens in Texas: What You Need to Know

More and more, we are hearing from people who went to the hospital after suffering an injury, only to receive a letter in the mail days, weeks, or months later notifying them that the hospital has filed a lien against…

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Do I Need to Pay Taxes on a Car Accident Settlement?

If you’ve recently experienced a car accident, you know that the stress from medical bills can be overwhelming. Fortunately, financial compensation can offer at least a bit of relief. If you’ve settled a car accident case with a third-party insurance…

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Why You Should Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer Even If You Don’t Want To

If you’ve been involved in an accident, you have most likely experienced physical pain, and perhaps serious, lifetime injuries. Maybe you suffered broken bones, permanent nerve damage or worse, or maybe you are only feeling a bit of residual pain…

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Austin’s Boom: What Has It Meant for Construction Site Accidents?

Austin residents don’t need to be told the numbers to know that we’ve been undergoing a huge population boom. All it takes is a drive down Mopac or a jaunt up to Round Rock to understand just how rapidly our…

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Electric Scooters in Austin: What Are the Rules?

Almost overnight, it seemed like electric scooters are everywhere in Austin — on sidewalks, in bike lanes, and sometimes, much to residents’ chagrin, even abandoned in parking spots. Any change that sudden is bound to generate confusion, for both scooter…

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The Insurance Company Is Offering to Pay My Medical Expenses. Should I Settle?

When dealing with a careless driver’s insurance company, it is important to understand that they do not have your best interest in mind. Instead, it is their job to pay you as little as they can get away with. So…

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