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 in Austin, it can be…
Understanding Joint and Several Liability in TexasÂ
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 bills and rebuild your life….
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, such as an urgent medical…
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 accident victims to try to…
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 someone’s failure to act with…
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 options for collecting a financial…
How Long Do Construction Accident Lawsuits Take in Texas?
Construction can be a dangerous industry for workers, with many inherent accident and injury risks. If you need to file a construction accident lawsuit in Texas, you may be eager for it to be resolved as quickly as possible. It…
How Catastrophic Injury Settlements Are Calculated in Texas
No one ever anticipates suffering a catastrophic injury in an accident. If a severe injury does impact you due to someone else’s careless or reckless actions, however, it is important to know the true value of your personal injury claim. …
Non-Economic Damages After a Construction Accident in Austin
Construction jobs are some of the most dangerous in Texas, with numerous accidents, injuries, and worker deaths reported each year. If a construction accident is caused by someone else’s negligence or lack of proper care, such as an unsafe work…
How Vicarious Liability in Texas Works
If you get hurt in an accident that should have been prevented by another person or party, you may be able to hold that party liable, or legally and financially responsible, for your injuries. Before you pursue a settlement, however,…
Filing a Catastrophic Injury Claim Under the Texas Tort Claims Act
If you get injured in an accident in Texas that is caused by the mistakes or carelessness of another person, you may be able to recover financial compensation from that party to help you pay for your related bills. If…
When Is a Government Entity Liable for an Austin Car Accident?
If you get into a car accident in Austin, you may assume that you can hold the individual driver who caused the crash responsible for paying for your losses. In certain situations, however, you may also be able to hold…