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[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…

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…

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…

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…

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Why Doesn’t the City of Austin Block Off Rainey Street on Weekends?

Austin is a tough place to be a pedestrian. That’s the lesson to be learned from Austin police data, which reveals that pedestrian accident deaths currently make up almost half of all traffic fatalities in our city. These deaths are…

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7 Techniques Insurance Companies Use to Deny or Devalue Claims

Unfortunately, accident victims often trust insurance companies to look out for their best interests after they’ve been hurt. This is a big mistake. While insurance companies are legally liable to pay to compensate you for all of your short- and…

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How Electric Scooter “Juicing” Could Lead to More Accidents

Electric scooters have taken over America’s cities, and in many cases, they’re causing more problems than they solve. Instead of merely offering a convenient and energy-efficient way to get around town, scooters are causing accidents, sending riders to the ER,…

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How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Fight Hospital Bills

After the shock and trauma of a serious accident is over, you’re left dealing with the pain and suffering of physical injuries and automobile damage. When you factor in the burden that comes with dealing with the at-fault party, the…

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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident?

If you’ve just been involved in a car accident at the fault of another driver, you’re probably still reeling from the traumatic experience. It makes sense that you would want to heal from your injury before you deal with the…

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¿Necesito un abogado después de un accidente automovilístico?

Si acaba de estar involucrado en un accidente automovilístico por culpa de otro conductor, probablemente todavía se esté recuperando de la experiencia traumática. Tiene sentido que desee recuperarse de su lesión antes de lidiar con los aspectos legales de su…

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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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