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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…

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…

Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

One of the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer in an accident in Texas is a spinal cord injury (SCI). Damage to the spinal cord can permanently alter mobility, sensation, and overall quality of…

Can Airbag Burns Lead to Permanent Scarring Lawsuits?

Airbags are one of the most important vehicle safety features, but they are not risk-free. In some crashes, airbag deployment can cause serious burn injuries, including burns that result in permanent scarring or disfigurement to…

Calculating Future Medical Costs for Traumatic Brain Injury Victims

Life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Austin can be extremely expensive. The medical care alone for treating a brain injury can cost millions of dollars over a victim’s lifetime – especially in cases…

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…

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…

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¿Qué debo hacer después de un accidente de resbalón y caída?

Puede suceder en cualquier lugar: en un restaurante donde alguien derramó algo, un supermercado donde la fruta resbaladiza se interpone en el camino e incluso en la casa de otra persona, tropezarse con escaleras defectuosas. Tan vergonzoso como es experimentar…

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What Should I Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

It can happen anywhere — in a restaurant where someone spilled something, a supermarket where slippery fruit gets in the way, and even in someone else’s home, tripping over faulty stairs. As embarrassing as it is to experience a slip-and-fall…

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¿Necesito un abogado para mi accidente automovilístico?

Estar en un accidente automovilístico puede ser una experiencia aterradora y difícil. Si está lesionado o necesita recuperarse daños y perjuicios que ha sufrido en el accidente, el proceso puede ser complejo e incluso más desalentador. Un abogado podría ayudarlo a navegar…

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Tipos de vehículos comerciales

Los vehículos comerciales están por todo el camino. Ya sea que transporten pasajeros o carga, estos vehículos pesados constituyen una gran parte de los vehículos que circulan hoy en día, especialmente en las carreteras. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente lo que…

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Types of Commercial Vehicles

Commercial vehicles are all over the road. Whether transporting passengers or cargo, these heavy vehicles make up a large part of vehicles traveling today, particularly on highways. But what exactly makes a vehicle classify as commercial? What Are the Types…

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Is a Tractor a Commercial Vehicle?

Trucks, tractors, semi trucks — the designations can be confusing to anyone who isn’t involved with driving commercial vehicles. According to the Truck Driving Institute, a truck is any vehicle that requires you to have a commercial driver’s license to…

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¿Qué significa que se presente una demanda?

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué significa presentar una demanda? ¿Cómo funciona realmente el proceso de presentación de un reclamo? Una demanda civil es un reclamo presentado por una parte contra otra para resolver una disputa. La parte que presenta…

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What Does a Suit Being Filed Mean?

Have you ever wondered what it means to have a suit filed? How does the process of filing a claim actually work? A civil lawsuit is a claim filed by one party against another to resolve a dispute. The party…

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¿Qué hace un buen caso de lesiones personales?

Estar lesionado puede tener consecuencias devastadoras y causar estragos en su vida. Añadir insulto a la lesión es cuando su lesión real es culpa de otra persona. Afortunadamente, nuestro sistema legal civil permite que las víctimas de lesiones personales recuperen…

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What Makes a Good Personal Injury Case?

Being injured can have devastating consequences and wreak havoc on your life. Adding insult to injury is when your actual injury is someone else’s fault. Fortunately, our civil legal system allows victims of personal injuries to recover for their damages,…

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How Do Insurance Companies Determine Settlement Amounts?

Settlement negotiations with an insurance company can be complex, lengthy, and difficult to navigate. There are many different factors that help determine ultimate settlement amounts. How Do Settlements Happen? A settlement is the resolution of a claim outside of court….

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