You Should Talk to a Lawyer Before the Insurance Company after an Auto Accident
If you have recently been involved in a car crash caused by someone else, there’s a good chance that you have been contacted by an insurance company. They may seem very friendly and to have your best interests in mind, but it’s important to realize that they’re not on your side. In fact, the insurance […]
Car Accident Claims – FAQs
When can you recover compensation for an accident? Under state law, you can recover compensation for an accident when the crash was caused by someone else’s negligence. Negligence occurs when a person fails to use the degree of care that would ordinarily be exercised by a person in the same circumstances. Common examples of driver […]
In Car Accident Claims, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Car accidents often cause significant damage to property and leave victims with severe injuries. Thankfully, under state law, people who are involved in crashes caused by the negligence of others are typically entitled to compensation for their accident-related losses. But how do you prove those losses? In many cases, taking pictures is the best way […]
Can You Recover Compensation for Your Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrian accidents seriously injure thousands of people every year. In many cases, the pedestrians who are hurt in these incidents are entitled to compensation for their accident-related losses. But when? And how do you know if you are entitled to compensation yourself? People Who are Hurt by the Negligence of Others Can Usually Recover Compensation […]
Truck Driver Negligence: FAQs
Semi accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents going, and the occupants of the other vehicles involved are far more vulnerable to devastating injuries than the truckers themselves are. Truck drivers are professional drivers who bear a heavy burden of responsibility for the safety of others on the road, and any form of truck […]
Motorcyclists Beware
Few things are as liberating as getting out on your bike and enjoying the open road and the beauty that Texas and New Mexico have to offer. It’s critical to recognize, however, exactly how vulnerable you are to serious accidents and injuries when you ride. Make staying safe out there your top priority, and if […]
Bedsores Can Be a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect
Your loved one is in a nursing home because he or she needs the specialized care and services it offers in order to live his or her fullest life. If instead, he or she is the victim of nursing home negligence, the results can be devastating. Nursing home negligence is often difficult to detect until […]
Daycare Accidents
Leaving your child in the care of someone else is difficult enough, but if your child is harmed by negligence on the part of the daycare facility, it is a devastating outcome. After all, you trusted – and hired – this entity that specifically provides care to small children to keep your child safe, and […]
3 Common Causes of Serious Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are an extremely serious matter. In fact, even when medical professionals label them “mild,” they can still result in serious, long-term complications. Some of the more common complications associated with TBIs include persistent headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light or sound, problems concentrating, and issues with communication. When victims sustain TBIs in accidents […]
Halloween is a Scary Time for Pedestrians
When you think about Halloween, you likely think about trick-or-treating, costume parties, and other traditional spooky celebrations. Unfortunately, Halloween is also associated with a significant spike in pedestrian accidents each year. A combination of increased pedestrian traffic, earlier sunsets, visibility-obstructing costumes, and potentially impaired drivers can add up to disaster. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), […]