Tag Archives: compensation
Is It Better to Settle a Lawsuit or Go to Trial?
People who have been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless behavior of another person often experience high stress. Aside from the trauma of the accident, they are coping with the physical impact of the injury and temporary or long-term loss of employment. Accident victims worried about overwhelming medical bills… Read More »
Trucks Remain Dangerous
While there are many commercial vehicles on the road, none are as noticeable, or probably as dangerous, as big rigs. Truck accidents cause some of the most serious injuries on the road. And some of those injuries are fatal. In 2010, almost 4,000 people died on Texas roads according to the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read More »
Who Knew?
Consumer safety recalls From time to time on this blog, we list new recalls that affect our clients and the general public. The U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission (CSPC) is the governmental entity tasked with alerting consumers to the threat of injury and death present in everyday items they purchase and use. If injured by… 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 »
I Was Burned by Hot Coffee. Can I Sue?
Coffee is a beverage intended to be hot. But over the years lawsuits have come up from people who have suffered disfiguring burns from hot coffee. Initially, many people thought the claims were absurd, but after plaintiffs began winning cases, many restaurants lowered the temperature of their hot beverages. Does this mean that you can… Read More »
Common Spinal Cord Injuries
An accident that causes an injury to the spine can do more than just cause long-term pain. It can cause paralysis and even death. Every day, thousands of people sustain spinal injuries in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice and construction site accidents. Below is a list of common spinal cord injuries: Anterior… Read More »
What Should I Do If I am Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
Have you ever slipped in your bathroom? Tripped on the stairs? Has your dog ever bitten you? These are all examples of injuries that occur in your home and, while they may be painful, they are still just accidents. But what do you do when you sustain an injury while on the property of someone… Read More »
Who is Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Every year thousands of people sustain injuries in grocery stores, department stores and other business locations. If you slip and fall on the property of someone else, you may be able to sue the owner for negligence. However, you must also realize that you may be responsible if your own careless actions caused to the… Read More »
I Slipped and Fell—What Can I Do?
Slip and fall injuries are very serious. In fact, many people sustain traumatic injuries and die each year due to slip and fall accidents. If you slip and fall, the first thing you need to do is seek medical attention. Notify the property-owner of the accident and ask them to call medical assistance for you…. Read More »
What Is Wrongful Death?
The passing of a loved one is probably the most traumatic event you will ever experience. Dealing with the emotional devastation that follows can feel unbearable. Yet if negligence caused the death of someone you love, you deserve justice. A wrongful death is the taking of a life by another person through negligent actions. If… Read More »
