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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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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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Atención Integral

Integral Care improves the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in Travis County. These services include school-based mental health care, a robust online mental health toolkit, drug and alcohol counseling,…

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Lista de verificación de casos de lesiones personales

Presentar un caso de lesiones personales puede ayudarlo a obtener una compensación por las lesiones que sufrió como resultado de las malas acciones de otra persona. Si bien los hechos y los argumentos legales en cada caso de lesiones personales…

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Personal Injury Case Checklist

Filing a personal injury case can put you on your way to obtaining compensation for injuries you suffered as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing. While the facts and legal arguments in each personal injury case are unique, there are…

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Insurance Company Lawsuits: Tips for Success

No matter how tough you are, being injured in an accident puts you in a vulnerable position. Your body is not at its peak, and your thoughts and emotions are scattered. For many people, dealing with any kind of traumatic…

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¿Puedo demandar a una compañía de seguros?

¿Puedo demandar a una compañía de seguros?  Aunque cualquier tipo de demanda puede ser desalentador, particularmente sin representación legal experta, enfrentarse a una compañía de seguros en la corte puede ser francamente aterrador. Al igual que David enfrentándose a Goliat,…

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