April 2019

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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Texas Car Accident Cases

If you get involved in a car accident in Texas, it will be up to you to prove that someone else is at fault. This is how the fault-based insurance system works in Texas if…

The Importance of Medical Documentation in Texas Car Accident Claims

You might have a long road to recovery after a car accident in Texas. While this can feel daunting, you don’t have to go through it alone. The Austin car accident lawyers at FVF Law…

Texas Punitive Damages in a Car Accident

If you get into a car accident in Texas, you could suffer so much more than just financial losses. However, dealing with the costs of medical care and property damage can add stress to an…

How Dog Bite Cases Work Under Texas Premises Liability Law

If you get bitten by a dog, you may sustain serious injuries that will leave permanent physical and emotional scars. In Texas, pet owners can be held responsible for injuries caused by their dogs. Under…

The Impact of Social Media on Texas Car Accident Claims

Social media is such a commonplace thing in the modern world that many car accident victims don’t think twice before posting information about their crashes online. This may be how you’re used to sharing your…

Understanding and Documenting Non-Visible Car Accident Injuries

When you imagine a car accident, you may picture injuries that are immediately obvious, such as a broken bone or skin lacerations. The reality, however, is that many victims suffer non-visible car accident injuries that…

Guide to Texas Dram Shop Laws

Drunk driving is a terrible crime that can have significant consequences. An intoxicated driver can’t be trusted to safely operate a motor vehicle. Drunk driving often leads to serious car accidents that inflict life-changing injuries…

Understanding Texas Policy Limits After an Accident

If you have been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, the law allows you to collect damages from the at-fault party, including compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, quality of life losses, and…

Understanding Third-Party Liability in Texas Construction Accidents

In Texas, construction workers face numerous hazards and injury risks daily. Construction is the deadliest job in the country, according to national injury statistics. Unfortunately, human error further increases the odds of construction accidents, injuries…

What Is My Texas Car Accident Claim Worth?

A car accident can be expensive, but it’s not the money that changes victims’ lives. After a crash in Texas, you could be looking at serious and painful injuries that impact your ability to enjoy…

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Texas Car Accident Cases

If you get involved in a car accident in Texas, it will be up to you to prove that someone else is at fault. This is how the fault-based insurance system works in Texas if…

The Importance of Medical Documentation in Texas Car Accident Claims

You might have a long road to recovery after a car accident in Texas. While this can feel daunting, you don’t have to go through it alone. The Austin car accident lawyers at FVF Law…

Texas Punitive Damages in a Car Accident

If you get into a car accident in Texas, you could suffer so much more than just financial losses. However, dealing with the costs of medical care and property damage can add stress to an…

How Dog Bite Cases Work Under Texas Premises Liability Law

If you get bitten by a dog, you may sustain serious injuries that will leave permanent physical and emotional scars. In Texas, pet owners can be held responsible for injuries caused by their dogs. Under…

The Impact of Social Media on Texas Car Accident Claims

Social media is such a commonplace thing in the modern world that many car accident victims don’t think twice before posting information about their crashes online. This may be how you’re used to sharing your…

Understanding and Documenting Non-Visible Car Accident Injuries

When you imagine a car accident, you may picture injuries that are immediately obvious, such as a broken bone or skin lacerations. The reality, however, is that many victims suffer non-visible car accident injuries that…

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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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What to Expect With Your Car Accident Settlement

If you’ve experienced the misfortune of a car accident at the fault of another person, you’re entitled to seek compensation for your short- and long-term harms and losses through a personal injury claim. This is designed to help you offset…

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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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