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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Single Car Crash – Can I Still Make An Injury Claim?

Single Car Crash – Can I Still Make An Injury Claim? A car accident doesn’t have to involve two vehicles. Single-car crashes occur for many reasons, such as swerving to avoid a collision and running off the road. The driver isn’t always responsible for a single-car crash. In many cases, they may still have an […]

Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall Injuries – Is There a Difference?

Having worked on premises liability cases in Texas for almost 20 years, I’m often asked if there is a difference between a “trip and fall” and a “slip and fall” injury case. Okay, so I’ll just start with this – if you’ve fallen and been hurt, this is a distinction without a difference. You’re in […]

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Personal Injury Settlement Amounts for Truck Accidents

Semi-truck accidents can be devastating as well as deadly, and that doesn’t include putting the pieces back together after the accident. If you have been in an accident involving a semi-truck, the legal system may seem confusing, and it may be difficult to understand where to get started.If the truck driver was at-fault, you may […]

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7 acciones peligrosas que AUMENTAN la cantidad de accidentes de camiones

Todos dependemos de gigantescos vehículos comerciales para que transporten los bienes que necesitamos y queremos a lo largo de todo el territorio nacional, sin embargo, cuando un camionero negligente causa un accidente, absolutamente nadie resulta beneficiado. Este tipo de accidentes no solo generan demoras en las entregas de productos, sino que ponen en riesgo de […]