Texas state statutes allow those harmed by the actions or negligence of another person or a business to take the matter to civil court. Personal injury lawsuits are one of the more common reasons that people find themselves in court in Texas. Slip-and-falls, drunk...
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Why do teens have such a high fatal crash rate?
When you compare teen drivers to other drivers in the United States, a few glaring facts stand out. One of them is that these drivers suffer a disproportionately high fatal accident rate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that this rate is...
What damages can those hurt in a Texas crash seek to recover?
Car crashes may only last a few seconds, but they can result in lasting consequences for the people involved. Those hurt in a collision often need to seek compensation. Every motorist in Texas is subject to legal requirements necessitating liability insurance. People...
Intoxicated drivers who kill have to support a victim’s kids
This summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that will make Texas one of the growing number of states that require those convicted of killing someone in a drunk or drugged driving crash to provide financial support to the victim’s children. The law, which was signed in...
3 types of injuries caused by seatbelts during car crashes
The very first motor vehicle safety lesson that every child typically learns is to always wear a seat belt. Parents usually put children into special safety restraints, but once they move into normal seats, children still have to consistently wear a safety restraint...
How can families affected by a semi-truck crash move forward?
It can take months for families to handle all of the consequences of a car crash. The more extreme the collision is, the longer people will likely feel the consequences of the wreck. A crash that only causes property damage could cause many short-term logistical and...
The difference between a class action suit and a mass tort case
In some personal injury scenarios, numerous people will have suffered essentially the same injury. Each individual’s harm may not be identical, but it has the same root cause. Each then wants to sue the person or a company that they believe is responsible for those...
Care for someone with a traumatic brain injury can cost millions
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be the result of a car crash, a fall or even some kind of product failure. Someone may strike their head or experience very rough motions that cause bleeding and bruising on the brain. Brain injuries range from mild to severe, and...
Massive vehicle recall underway due to rusted, unsafe frames
Motor vehicles are among the most safety-critical tools and equipment that people use on a daily basis. Anything major that goes wrong with a vehicle could lead to a potentially deadly collision. Consumers, especially those purchasing new vehicles, naturally expect...
Long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury can have long-lasting and far-reaching effects on a victim’s life. Consequences vary based on the location and type of injury that someone has suffered. For some people, the effects of a TBI are difficult to overcome. Symptoms can affect every...