There is no way to prepare for the phone call that shatters your world. In an instant, a future you took for granted is gone, replaced by profound and disorienting grief. When a loved one is killed in a commercial truck accident, the silence they leave behind is deafening. The questions that follow are overwhelming: […]
Semi-truck crashes are different from accidents involving regular vehicles. Regardless of the specific circumstances of the crash, the investigation looks beyond the conduct of the truck drivers themselves, as truckers are also on the clock and representing their employers, who are themselves subject to strict state and federal regulations. After a big truck crash, your primary […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, one of the first calls you should make is to a personal injury lawyer. Most people know this—or at least that’s what they’ve been told. Yet many people still put it off. We get it. It’s very normal to be a little nervous about calling […]
Post-traumatic headaches are one of the most common symptoms following a car accident. Whether caused by the injury itself or just the stress and anxiety of dealing with the aftermath, headache pain is extremely common after even relatively minor crashes. The good news is that most post-traumatic headache pain is temporary and not a sign of […]
When injured victims meet with a car accident lawyer, one of the first questions they often ask is: “What if the crash was partially my fault? Can I still get compensation for my injuries?” The short answer to this question is yes—as long as you weren’t more than 50% responsible, that is. Texas law uses a […]
Bicycle riding is increasingly popular in Texas. Whether you do it to get exercise, save gas money, or reduce pollution, you’re part of a growing and admirable trend in our state. However, as more and more bicycle riders share the road with motor vehicles, bicycle accidents have also become increasingly common. And without the protection […]
If you’ve experienced the wrongful death of a loved one that occurred because of someone else’s neglectfulness or carelessness, you are familiar with a deep kind of pain that no one should have to experience. The death of your spouse, parent or child has changed your life forever, and it could have and should have […]
Individuals and entities get sued for all kinds of reasons in the United States. However, contrary to popular belief, filing a lawsuit is not something one can do on a whim, and it’s not something that only people who are the “suing type” do. It’s actually a specific and, often, necessary process. For someone who’s been […]
If you’ve been in a car accident, the most important thing to do is make sure you and anyone else involved gets to safety and receives medical treatment. But when the dust settles, you might start thinking about insurance claims, and who will pay for the damages. The answer depends on whether you are in […]
Your shoulder performs many functions that impact your daily life. What would your life look like if you lost the use of one arm? If you’ve been in a car accident and experienced a shoulder injury, you may have already asked yourself this question as you try to recover. It is scary to think about […]
