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The Role of Dashcam Footage in Strengthening Your Car Accident Case

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video of how your car accident unfolded could be worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. With high-quality dashcam footage, car accident lawsuits can be resolved much faster than without such evidence. You and your attorney may even have an easier time negotiating a fair settleme[...]

Date: March 31, 2025 / Car Accidents
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How Insurance Companies Use Adjusters to Devalue Your Claim

If you file a car insurance claim for a minor dent or slight scuff, your insurer will often quickly approve it — after all, it’s cheaper for them to pay for the damage than it is to hire an adjuster to investigate. However, insurers are in the business of making money, and if your vehicle has major damage, they’ll likely want t[...]

Date: March 28, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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The Impact of Social Media Posts on Your Injury Claim

According to Statista, about 5.24 billion people use social media, making platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook a part of daily life. Therefore, it is unsurprising that most people cannot do without posting every aspect of their lives on social media. However, posting about your life when pursuing an in[...]

Date: March 27, 2025 / Personal Injury
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How to Gather and Document Crucial Evidence at the Accident Scene

What makes a successful car accident injury case? Strong legal representation and solid evidence. In the process of handling your case, your attorney will do the lion’s share of gathering documentation and using it to create a cohesive argument. However, you can help your case significantly if you know how to gather evidence. Accid[...]

Date: March 26, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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Dealing With Emotional Trauma After an Accident in Texas

Physical pain is not the only result of a motor vehicle accident – you can also suffer emotional trauma. Unfortunately, emotional trauma negatively affects one’s mental state, causing insecurity and fear. This type of trauma can keep you from living your best life long after a serious crash. It is essential to understand how t[...]

Date: March 25, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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Why You Should Seek Medical Attention Immediately After an Accident

Being involved in an accident that leaves you battling injuries can be a highly traumatic experience. You could be physically and emotionally affected, making each day difficult to get through and perhaps even leading you to delay getting the treatment you need. For your protection as well as to help your claim, there are numerous re[...]

Date: March 24, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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Proving Fault in Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about nine people die each day from crashes involving distracted drivers. Sometimes the casualties are not in vehicles but are walking or riding a bike. Although distracted driving accident victims can seek compensation, proving fault is not easy. This blog discusses the[...]

Date: March 21, 2025 / Car Accidents
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What to Do After Suffering a Slip-and-Fall at a Hotel

When visiting a hotel for business or pleasure, you expect to have a good experience, relax, and unwind without thinking of sustaining an accident or injury. But sometimes, the hotel management and staff might be careless, leading to an accident, like a slip and fall. Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to minor or severe injuries, for [...]

Date: March 20, 2025 / Slip and Fall
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Proving Liability in Pedestrian Accidents at Crosswalks

Crosswalks are designed to ensure pedestrians’ safe passage across the roadway, especially in places with high vehicular traffic. However, despite the availability of crosswalks, accidents still happen, and many have fatal consequences; pedestrians have no protection when they are hit by vehicles. If an accident occurs at a crosswa[...]

Date: March 19, 2025 / Pedestrian Injury
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Legal Rights After a Parking Lot Accident

When someone hits your car in a parking lot, the aftermath can be complicated. You might think these low-speed collisions aren't serious, but parking lot accident injuries can lead to mounting medical bills, lost work time, and lengthy disputes with insurance companies. If you’ve been in a parking lot accident in the Houston area, [...]

Date: March 18, 2025 / Car Accidents
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The Role of Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases

When seeking compensation in a personal injury case, one vital piece of evidence needed to prove your claim is medical records. Medical evidence in injury claims is the foundation for establishing the type and extent of injury suffered, proving liability, and securing fair compensation. They are relevant in all personal injury cases,[...]

Date: March 17, 2025 / Personal Injury
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Texas Laws Governing Truck Accident Liability

Truck accidents have severe consequences for all involved, including severe injuries, significant property damage, and sometimes death. The severity of trucking collisions makes it essential for those involved to understand their rights and legal options. Truck accident liability in Texas is governed by laws requiring in-depth knowle[...]

Date: March 16, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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Injuries Caused by Defective Household Products: What You Need to Know

Manufacturers often have the best intentions when manufacturing household products, but sometimes their mistakes make the product defective. A defective product may not operate as intended and harm the user. Defective household products can cause severe injuries, such as serious burns, electrocution, or poisoning, that require extens[...]

Date: March 15, 2025 / Product Liability
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Compensation for Lost Wages After a Truck Accident in TX

Truck accidents are more severe than other types of traffic collisions, and, as such, the consequences are more devastating. Those involved are very likely to sustain severe or catastrophic injuries, which result in medical bills and other financial burdens. One financial burden injured victims contend with is lost wages due to time [...]

Date: March 14, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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Legal Options for Injuries Sustained in Rideshare Accidents

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have changed how we view and use taxis. However, while they changed how we travel by offering convenience and accessibility, they are not immune to accidents. The more people use rideshare vehicles, the more collisions there will be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[...]

Date: March 13, 2025 / Car Accidents
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Truck Accident Litigation

Truck accident lawsuits are complex, requiring knowledge of federal laws, reconstruction of the accident scene, and proof of liability and the extent of damages sustained. Expert testimony is needed to help the jury or judge understand several aspects of the case. Their testimony helps clarify complex issues and can make or break a c[...]

Date: March 12, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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What to Expect During a Texas Truck Accident Lawsuit

After a truck accident in Texas, two options are available to you: make an insurance claim or file a lawsuit. You can also decide to file both simultaneously to give the at-fault party’s insurer something to consider in case they want to delay your claim or apply other tactics to pay a lesser settlement. However, while filing a law[...]

Date: March 11, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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What to Do If You Are Injured by a Commercial Truck Driver in TX

Commercial trucks are seen daily on Texas roads as they play a vital role in the state’s economy, conveying goods to, from, and around the state. However, the more commercial trucks there are on Texas roads, the greater the chances of accidents involving them. When a commercial truck collides with a passenger car, the latter is oft[...]

Date: March 10, 2025 / Truck Accidents