Tag Archives: accident
Preparing for an Attorney Meeting
If you suffered an injury caused by another party in any kind of accident, you probably need legal help. In the past, asking friends for attorney references or contacting the Texas Bar Association were good ideas for locating a respectable lawyer. Today, many experienced attorneys have websites offering information about their experience, practice areas and… Read More »
Seven Tips for Success in Your Personal Injury Trial
Your attorney has strategically developed your case plan, diligently organized the evidence and explained to you the trial procedures. However, your first visit to a courthouse can feel intimidating and overwhelming. To ease your anxiety, review these essential tips for a successful trial day: Visit the courthouse prior to the date of your trial or… Read More »
Defective Products — What To Do?
Almost anything manufactured can be defective in some way. In recent years, we’ve seen everything from Toyota automobiles to magnetic desk toys cause injury to victims of all ages. But if you suspect that you or a family member suffered injury caused by a medication, product or other item, keep the following tips in mind:… Read More »
Avoiding Dog Bites
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dogs bite about 4.7 million people per year. Sometimes it is a minor wound, while other dog attacks are life threatening or fatal. Children are most often injured, usually in everyday settings familiar to them. Lacerations, broken bones, disfigurement — over 800,000 victims per year seek medical… Read More »
Recent News on Motorcycle Fatalities
Motorcycles are dangerous. Motorcycles are hard to see and easy to hit in traffic. Nothing new there. What does make news is a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reporting no progress in efforts to reduce motorcycle fatalities on U.S. roads in 2011. The report compares partial year statistics from 2010 and… Read More »
Whose Fault Was It?
Personal injury or tort law is concerned with civil wrongdoing that results in injury to another person. If injured in a car, construction or other accident, the law recognizes your right to recover financial compensation from the party who injured you. Money awards are the civil remedy we have when someone else negligently hurts another… Read More »
What are the Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Each year many people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in auto accidents, boating accidents, and slip and fall accidents. TBI is a serious condition that can cause lifelong pain and disability. If you or someone you love sustains a traumatic brain injury, you should seek legal aid as soon as possible. Below are the symptoms… Read More »
What is Negligence?
By legal definition, negligence is a failure to use reasonable care. Throughout your life, you probably encounter negligence on a daily basis. People who act recklessly usually act negligently. However, when negligence causes other people to suffer injury or death, the responsible parties must be held accountable. Personal injury law centers on proving negligence. In… Read More »
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
Do you walk to work or school, or maybe just for exercise? Walking can be a great way to get around, especially if you are trying to save money on gas or if you just want to breathe some fresh air. Unfortunately, some drivers are reckless and endanger the lives of pedestrians. If walking or… Read More »
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
No matter the circumstances of your injury, you do not have unlimited time to take legal action. If you suffer injury in a car accident, truck accident, slip and fall, or any other type of accident, it is in your best interests to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. According to the statute… Read More »
