Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Claims
Chemical plant explosions can account for some of Texas’s most serious workplace accidents. Explosions and fires at the plants can cause employees to sustain life-altering injuries. It is important for victims to seek legal assistance as soon as possible after…
Common Insurance Tactics to Look Out for After a Car Accident
Despite the heartwarming commercials about how neighborly they are and how they’ll be there for us when we need them, insurance companies are your adversary when you’re trying to resolve your car accident claim. They are multi-million or billion-dollar companies…
Common Injuries in Car Accidents
Traffic collisions are a leading cause of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost two and half million people were injured in motor vehicle collisions throughout the U.S. in…
What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?
When navigating the complex realm of personal injury law in Austin, TX, two commonly heard terms are “negligence” and “negligence per se.” They might sound alike, but they’re not twins—more like cousins. They both talk about when someone messes up…
What Is Considered a “Reasonable Person” When It Comes to Negligence?
To receive compensation in a personal injury case in Austin, Texas, a victim must often show that the other party was negligent. Negligence means something similar to “carelessness.” One important component of proving a negligence claim entails comparing the at-fault…
What Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury incident, you probably just want a fair settlement to pay for your medical expenses and other losses. You may not know that a lot goes…
What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between an attorney and a lawyer is? When you have a legal issue and you are searching for a legal expert to help you, it can be challenging to determine whom you should…
The Role of a Litigation Lawyer in Handling Civil Lawsuits
If you are injured by another party’s negligence or intentional tort, you can pursue damages under Texas personal injury laws. While most personal injury cases settle through negotiations or mediation with the other parties, some cases go to court. Filing…
How To Write a Settlement Demand Letter
After an accident or personal injury, you’ll primarily focus on your medical care and healing from your injuries. However, at some point, you may want to receive compensation for your injuries and financial losses. Most personal injury claims are settled…
What To Do When the Adjuster Doesn’t Return Your Calls After an Accident in Austin
In Austin, Texas, as well as elsewhere in the country, liability insurance companies pay most personal injury claims. The most common personal injury claim is a car accident. Nevertheless, other sorts of personal injury claims, such as slip and fall…
What Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Austin?
Our Austin personal injury lawyers at FVF Law take cases on a contingency fee basis. This approach to hiring a lawyer benefits our clients. Our clients do not pay a retainer fee upfront, making it easier for injury victims to…
How To Prepare for a Deposition
You probably feel nervous if you have been called to give a deposition. You may not know what to expect. After all, many people never give a deposition. And if they do, it might only happen once in a lifetime….