According to the National Safety Council (NSC), rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident, yet other kinds of wrecks are common throughout Texas. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in Rockwall County. However, some accident types are more common than others. Likewise, certain collisions are more...
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The answer is, “It depends.” Before accepting a settlement, consider how much the offer is, if the offer accounts for your injuries and long-term needs, and if you’ve spoken with a car accident lawyer to assess the value of your claim. After a car accident, weighing a settlement offer is one of the first big...
The most personal injury claims in Texas generally fall into several categories: Motor-vehicle accidents Slip and fall accidents or other premises liability claims Workplace and work-related claims, other than workers’ compensation Dog bites and animal attacks Defective products and equipment Medical malpractice Accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Victims often suffer serious losses. When...
Why should you give the insurance company more money for Personal Injury Protection and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage? Because car wrecks happen. They happen to you, they happen to me, they happen to any person who has been in or will be in a moving vehicle. Even if you’re as careful as a naked man...
“Hoss, you ain’t gonna believe this, but that crazy (bleep) just tried to drive under my truck!” – Cledus Snow in Smokey And The Bandit In the Burt Reynold’s classic Smokey and The Bandit, it’s entertaining to watch truck drivers throw caution to the wind and race “from Atlanta to Texarkana and back in...
Four Important Factors to Consider when Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer If you or a loved one have suffered personal injuries or death, it is imperative to find a personal injury lawyer who is willing to be your advocate to ensure you receive fair and just compensation for your injuries, and one you can rely...
Regardless of the debt, whether it’s a mortgage, taxes, foreclosure, or court ordered payments, when an individual files for bankruptcy an automatic stay is granted, which prohibits any form of collections, or lawsuit from moving forward until the court either lifts or modifies the stay, or the bankruptcy is discharged. If you can provide documentation...
Damages in the form of financial compensation will never replace the physical or emotional losses experienced by most individuals in a personal injury case, but financial compensation will allow the injured, or their families to begin the process of moving forward with their lives by providing the financial support lost due to medical bills, loss...