August 2017

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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…

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…

How Long Do Construction Accident Lawsuits Take in Texas?

Construction can be a dangerous industry for workers, with many inherent accident and injury risks. If you need to file a construction accident lawsuit in Texas, you may be eager for it to be resolved…

How Catastrophic Injury Settlements Are Calculated in Texas

No one ever anticipates suffering a catastrophic injury in an accident. If a severe injury does impact you due to someone else’s careless or reckless actions, however, it is important to know the true value…

Does Texas Cap Pain and Suffering Damages in Car Accident Lawsuits?

Many states have damage cap laws that limit the amount of financial compensation a personal injury plaintiff can recover through a claim. While Texas has caps on pain and suffering damages in specific types of…

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…

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…

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House Bill 1774 y el huracán Harvey: ¿Tengo que presentar mi reclamo antes del viernes 1 de septiembre de 2017?

El huracán Harvey ha causado inundaciones y daños masivos en Texas. En medio del diluvio, surgió una narrativa que recomienda a los residentes afectados por las inundaciones que presenten sus reclamos de seguro por daños a la propiedad antes del…

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House Bill 1774 and Hurricane Harvey: Do I have to File my Claim Before Friday 9/1/2017

Hurricane Harvey has caused massive flooding and damage in Texas. Amidst the deluge, a narrative has emerged recommending residents affected by flooding to get their insurance claims for property damage filed by Friday September 1, 2017. The basis of this…

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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance in Texas: What it Does and Why you Need it

All drivers in Texas are required by law to have a minimum amount of auto insurance. The minimums in Texas are $30,000 for each injured person, up to a total of $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per…

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Personal Injury Protection Insurance in Texas: The Important Insurance Nobody is Talking About

Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is an important component of auto insurance many people are unaware of. In fact, you might have PIP coverage and not even know it, since you automatically have it unless you reject it in writing….

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What’s a Deposition?

Have you ever heard the term deposition when watching your favorite court room drama and wondered, what are they talking about? Well, you are not alone, it is a commonly asked question. If you are involved in a lawsuit, it…

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