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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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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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