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Hitch Accidents/Runaway Trailer Accidents

When Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies Are Negligent Every truck accident is harrowing, but hitch accidents that result in runaway trailers are terrifying and often deadly. Trucking companies are responsible for sending safe truckers in safely manufactured and maintained trucks out on the road. When they fail to do so, fatal accidents can result. If […]

How Can a Subrogation Lawyer Protect You?

Insurance exists to protect you both legally and financially. The wide range of insurance products available to the modern consumer—from general liability to profession-specific—are too numerous to name. Chances are that some specialized form of insurance policy exists in nearly every industry. These products help mitigate liability and cover expenses in the event of an […]

How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help Me?

For some of us, budgeting is an ever-present item on our to-do list. We’re constantly weighing our options – is that a necessity or a luxury? Is this a want or a need? We get it. But there’s one thing you should never, ever forgo in the name of thriftiness: legal representation after a truck […]

How Much Compensation Do You Get for a Brain Injury?

Compensation for accidental brain injuries can vary widely. Some people recover in a few weeks with treatment, while others have permanent impairments that affect every aspect of their life. Compensation should reflect the individual situation in question. An experienced injury lawyer can explain how much compensation you might expect for a brain injury after your […]

How NOT to Hire a Lawyer!

How often do you get to hear a lawyer try and talk you OUT of hiring him? Not very often, so LISTEN UP! Some of you may be familiar with the small claims court system here in Texas. If not, its very much like the People’s Court on T.V. But with more cowboy hats and […]

How to Preserve Evidence for a Truck Accident Claim

Semi-trucks, big rigs, 18-wheelers, or tractor-trailers, no matter what you call them, collisions with them often cause severe, catastrophic, and even deadly injuries that tragically change the lives of victims and their families forever. Over the past few decades, between 4,000 and 5,000 individuals lost their lives in truck accidents each year in the U.S. […]

How to Scare an Insurance Adjuster

Insurance adjusters play a critical role in the outcome of personal injury and property damage cases. While many insurance adjusters work hard to review all relevant details and arrive at a fair conclusion, others may use unethical tactics. You can help safeguard against these bad-faith tactics by eliciting a bit of fear in your insurance […]

When Other Drivers Won’t Keep a Safe Distance Between Cars—What You Need to Know

We all know tailgating is annoying, but it can also be dangerous. Most drivers understand that maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them is critical in preventing a deadly crash. However, many motorists misjudge what actually constitutes a safe distance. When these drivers get too close, devastating rear-end accidents can occur […]

Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), [1] falls are the number one cause of death among construction workers who are on the job. Members of construction crews often work at great heights and, whether they are on ladders, building structures, or other high places, falls can occur and cause catastrophic injuries. One […]