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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…

Your Rights If You’re Injured on a Non-Union Construction Site in Austin

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Austin, Texas, with thousands of worker injuries reported annually in this sector. Unfortunately, if you get injured in an accident at a non-union construction site…

What Qualifies as a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas Law?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious type of harm that can occur in many different accidents, including falls and car crashes. Understanding what qualifies as a traumatic brain injury or TBI in Texas law…

Understanding Joint and Several Liability in Texas 

If you get hurt because of the actions of someone else in Texas, such as a careless driver or a negligent property owner, you could qualify for financial compensation to help you pay for your…

Third-Degree Burn Complications That Require Long-Term Care in Texas

A third-degree burn is the most severe category of burn injury. It is also known as a “full-thickness burn” because it affects deep underlying tissues rather than only the top layer of skin. This serious…

How the Sudden Emergency Defense Works in Texas Law

In Texas, you have the right to seek financial compensation from another driver if he or she is at fault for causing your car accident. If one of you experienced a sudden or unexpected emergency,…

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…

Your Rights If You’re Injured on a Non-Union Construction Site in Austin

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Austin, Texas, with thousands of worker injuries reported annually in this sector. Unfortunately, if you get injured in an accident at a non-union construction site…

What Qualifies as a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas Law?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious type of harm that can occur in many different accidents, including falls and car crashes. Understanding what qualifies as a traumatic brain injury or TBI in Texas law…

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Una mirada experta a los accidentes por conducir ebrio

En este episodio de podcast, Josh y Aaron hablan sobre accidentes por conducir ebrios. Escuche para saber cómo FVF realmente aboga por nuestros clientes investigando conducir ebrio fallas y aprenda qué buscar en un abogado de accidentes por conducir ebrio. El podcast Summary…

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How to Avoid an Accident with an 18-Wheeler

More than 400,000 accidents involving large trucks occur each year, and about 10 percent of them are fatal. While it may be easy to blame the driver of a cumbersome 18-wheeler for not paying attention on the road, a large…

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What Are Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, And How Do They Affect My Truck Accident Case?

When you are involved in an accident with a truck, it’s not just the regular rules of the road that are at play. Truck drivers must follow a long list of state and federal motor carrier safety regulations that can…

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Muerte Injusta en el Trabajo | Qué buscar en un abogado de muerte por negligencia

En este episodio de podcast, Josh y Aaron hablan sobre un tema difícil, los derechos de los miembros de la familia que han perdido a un ser querido por un accidente de muerte por negligencia en el trabajo. Recorren los…

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Truck Driver Accidents May Increase Due to FMCSA Hours-of-Service Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made changes to truck driver hours-of-service regulations that go into effect September 29, 2020. These new regulations modify driving breaks, sleeper berth exceptions, driving in adverse weather, and short-haul deliveries. While the…

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Why Is It Important to Hire a Construction Site Accident Attorney?

No matter how many safety regulations are in place and how many precautions you take, accidents at construction sites happen. These accidents often come with a whole host of medical and financial issues, not to mention the effect they have…

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It’s Time for Courts to Reexamine Qualified Immunity

Qualified immunity has become a key issue in the national debate over police reform that has emerged in light of recent protests following the death of George Floyd and many others. Here, our lawyers break down qualified immunity, its history,…

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¿Cuánto vale mi caso de accidente automovilístico?

En este episodio de podcast, Josh y Aaron responden la pregunta más buscada: ¿Cuánto vale mi caso de accidente automovilístico? Escuche para conocer los múltiples factores que intervienen en la determinación valores de liquidación de accidentes automovilísticos. Escuche aquí o lea la transcripción…

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