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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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How to Negotiate an Insurance Settlement

In order to successfully negotiate a settlement in your accident injury case, you must protect yourself from insurance providers seeking to deny or devalue your claim. No matter how trustworthy an insurance adjuster may seem, the bottom line is that…

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4 Tips for Hiring a Construction Site Accident Attorney

Construction zones pose countless risks, not only to the people who are employed to work on-site, but also to passersby like pedestrians and motorists. While there are many federal rules and regulations governing the safety of construction sites, a single…

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What Are “No Win, No Fee” Lawyers?

If you have sustained an injury in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person, you may be wondering what’s next. Do you need to hire a personal injury lawyer in order to hold the at-fault party…

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How Does Austin Rank for Commercial Truck Accidents?

Thousands of people in the United States perish in large truck crashes each year, and many more sustain serious injuries. Unfortunately, Texas has more traffic fatalities than almost any other state. In fact, it is one of 10 states that…

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Could Truck Driver Fatigue Have Caused Your Austin Car Accident?

A full 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle accidents are caused by fatigue, according to a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This is no surprise, given that commercial drivers spend long hours on the road and…

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How Will Austin’s Stay-at-Home Order Affect Delivery Truck Accidents?

If you are not ready to make a commitment to our firm and simply want to learn more, we offer free, no-pressure consultations in the interest of helping you make informed decisions. We know that this is a confusing time…

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What Happens When a UPS Truck Is in an Accident?

United Parcel Service (UPS) is a multinational delivery and supply chain management company with nearly 126,000 vehicles on the road. Like all commercial carriers, UPS is subject to federal regulations that influence everything from hiring new drivers and maintaining vehicles…

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Does Amazon Train Its Delivery Drivers?

Many consumers associate the Amazon brand with convenience, efficiency, and affordability. The company has cemented its status as an indispensable part of customers’ lives by offering just about every product under the sun, as well as services such as same-day…

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Impacto Austin

Impact Austin es una organización de donación colectiva de mujeres con sede en Austin, que financia organizaciones sin fines de lucro del centro de Texas que brindan servicios en los condados de Bastrop, Hays, Travis y Williamson. ABRIL 2022 Sesión…

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How Often Do Auto Accident Settlements Exceed Insurance Policy Limits?

If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have a legal right to collect compensation, or damages, from the at-fault party. These damages cover medical expenses, lost earnings, diminished capacity to work, and…

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An Unexpected Consequence of COVID-19 May Be More Austin Delivery Truck Accidents

The COVID-19 case count in Austin has entered the hundreds. With Travis County  sheltering in place and non-essential businesses operations suspended to avoid further spread, overall vehicle traffic has decreased. However, there has been a sharp increase in demand for…

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Protecting Your Personal Injury Case During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life for Austin residents, including access to non-emergency medical care. Health care providers and facilities have limited their services in order to halt the spread of the virus and reserve medical…

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