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Loss of Consortium Claims in Catastrophic Injury Cases  

In Texas, negligence and misconduct have consequences. Someone who gets injured by another person has the right to seek justice in the form of financial compensation for their related losses. This may include loss of…

Life Care Plans in Personal Injury Claims

Justice in a personal injury claim is not just about short-term medical bills—it’s about ensuring an injured person can afford the care, support, and resources they will need for the rest of their life. In…

Hypoxic Brain Injury Claims in Texas: Causes and Legal Options

When the brain is deprived of oxygen, even briefly, the consequences can be devastating. A hypoxic brain injury can result in permanent neurological damage, cognitive impairment, paralysis, or death. If oxygen deprivation occurred because of…

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Levels: Moderate to Severe

A moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often catastrophic. Unlike mild concussions, these injuries frequently result in long-term cognitive impairment, physical disability, or permanent life changes. If your injury resulted from a car…

How Much Is a Permanent Disability Lawsuit Worth in Texas?

In Texas, a lawsuit involving a catastrophic injury that results in permanent disability can lead to a jury verdict ranging from $100,000 to multiple millions of dollars, depending on the circumstances. The value of a…

Fourth-Degree Burns and When They Require Amputation

Burns can cause serious damage to the skin and layers of underlying tissues, muscles and even bones. A fourth-degree burn – the most severe type – may cause enough physical destruction to require a medically…

Expert Witnesses Needed in Catastrophic Injury Cases

If you suffer a catastrophic or life-altering injury in Texas, proving liability and full damages requires more than basic evidence. As the plaintiff, you carry the burden of proof. In complex cases involving paralysis, traumatic…

Analyzing Icy Road Crashes in Texas

Over the last decade, Texas has recorded more than 34,000 crashes during winter road conditions, including periods when roads were icy, snowy, or slushy. Those years include the historic February 2021 winter storm, referred to…

What Is the Average Settlement for a Spinal Cord Injury in Texas?

Spinal cord injury settlements in Texas can vary widely from case to case. For this reason, it is critical not to base the estimated value of your case on any “average” amount. Spine and back…

Loss of Consortium Claims in Catastrophic Injury Cases  

In Texas, negligence and misconduct have consequences. Someone who gets injured by another person has the right to seek justice in the form of financial compensation for their related losses. This may include loss of…

Life Care Plans in Personal Injury Claims

Justice in a personal injury claim is not just about short-term medical bills—it’s about ensuring an injured person can afford the care, support, and resources they will need for the rest of their life. In…

Hypoxic Brain Injury Claims in Texas: Causes and Legal Options

When the brain is deprived of oxygen, even briefly, the consequences can be devastating. A hypoxic brain injury can result in permanent neurological damage, cognitive impairment, paralysis, or death. If oxygen deprivation occurred because of…

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Levels: Moderate to Severe

A moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often catastrophic. Unlike mild concussions, these injuries frequently result in long-term cognitive impairment, physical disability, or permanent life changes. If your injury resulted from a car…

How Much Is a Permanent Disability Lawsuit Worth in Texas?

In Texas, a lawsuit involving a catastrophic injury that results in permanent disability can lead to a jury verdict ranging from $100,000 to multiple millions of dollars, depending on the circumstances. The value of a…

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Can Hospital Bills Go to Collections?

The current state of medical debt is dire: one in six Americans have medical debt collections on their credit report, and 79 million say they are having problems paying off medical bills. At FVF, we see many accident victims who…

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Austin City Council Approves New Rules for Scooter Use in the City

The issue of electric scooter use on public sidewalks, roads, and park trails has become increasingly controversial since e-scooter providers landed in Austin last year. One of the thorniest sticking points has been around how to regulate scooter use to…

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What to Know About Auto Accident Scams

Any automobile accident is frightening, interruptive, and potentially life-altering. But what if it wasn’t an accident at all? Unfortunately, staged auto accidents are real — and can cause you thousands of dollars in increased insurance premiums. Perpetrators of these scams…

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Can I Pay Hospital Bills in Installments?

As personal injury attorneys, we see many accident victims who are concerned about their medical bills. Medical treatment — particularly hospitalization — is very expensive. In fact, studies have shown that accident victims pay an average 35 percent of the…

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The Difference Between a Survival Action and a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas

When an accident victim dies as a result of another’s negligence, survivors may be left with many expenses, losses and damages. These can include medical bills, funeral expenses, economic losses (such as lost earnings), and intangible losses on the part…

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Texas Drunk Driving Accident Victims Need to Know About This Fund

An accident with a drunk driver can leave you with many questions — and many expenses. A serious injury can result in mounting medical bills and personal costs at a time when you are potentially dealing with permanent or temporary…

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Could Burying the Downtown Section of I-35 Reduce Car Accidents?

Ask an Austinite which highway is their least favorite, and they’ll likely answer “I-35.” After all, it’s the one roadway in the city that always seems to be at least a little bit backed up, even hours after rush hour….

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