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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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Reclamo de seguro de accidente de bicicleta: ¿está cubierto?

Es posible que esté haciendo todo correctamente cuando ande en bicicleta: use un casco y equipo de protección, obedezca las reglas de tránsito y maneje a la defensiva. Aún así, los accidentes de bicicleta ocurren y pueden causar lesiones personales…

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Bicycle Accident Insurance Claim: Is It Covered?

You might be doing everything correctly when you are riding your bike: wearing a helmet and protective equipment, obeying traffic rules, and riding defensively. Still, bicycle accidents happen and can cause severe personal injuries. Here are the things you should…

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Legal Win es un recordatorio de que las aseguradoras de UIM en Texas deben tratar a los asegurados de manera justa

Las compañías de seguros de automóviles han estado malinterpretando la ley de Texas durante años, creyéndose inmunes a las consecuencias de tratar a sus asegurados de mala fe mientras manejan reclamos de cobertura de motorista sin seguro o con seguro…

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Legal Win Is Reminder that UIM Insurers in Texas Must Treat Insured’s Fairly

Auto insurance companies have been misinterpreting Texas law for years, believing themselves to be immune from the consequences of treating their insureds in bad faith while handling uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) claims. After a lengthy, multi-phase legal battle…

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¿Por qué mi camión se considera un vehículo comercial?

Es posible que se sorprenda al saber que, en algunos casos, un vehículo ordinario que conduce se considera un vehículo comercial. Algunas de las características de vehículos comerciales incluyen gran tamaño y peso, el uso principal para fines comerciales o de negocios,…

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Why Is My Truck Considered a Commercial Vehicle?

You might be surprised to find out that in some cases, an ordinary vehicle you are driving is considered a commercial vehicle. Some of the features of commercial vehicles include large size and weight, the primary use for commercial or…

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What Do You Do After a Motorcycle Accident?

Although riding a motorcycle is fun, it can also be dangerous: the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that a total of 5,014 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2019, more than double the number in 1997. Though you may…

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