If you’ve been T-boned in an accident, you may have medical bills, repair bills, lost wages, or other damages that you can recover for. Texas is a fault state, meaning that you will file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company for compensation. But even in a T-bone car accident, it’s not always clear which driver is at...
Continue ReadingSurvival actions and wrongful death claims both address legal compensation after the death of a loved one. However, there are important distinctions between the two causes of action. Depending on the circumstances of your loved one’s death, you may be eligible to file for one or both legal remedies. It is important to understand the differences. Wrongful Death vs...
Continue ReadingA Texas car accident can result in severe personal injuries. In many cases, a car accident will also result in significant property damage to the vehicles involved. In the aftermath of a car accident in Texas, you may elect to have your vehicle repaired. However, even if the vehicle is restored to the condition it was in prior to...
Continue ReadingIf a drunk driver causes an accident that injures you, you can sue the driver for personal injury. If you die in the accident, your surviving relatives can file a wrongful death lawsuit. The problem that frequently arises is that the minimum accident insurance coverage in Texas is only $30,000 per victim—and this presumes that the driver is even...
Continue ReadingTexas law allows for anyone who suffered the loss of a loved one to pursue a wrongful death case. Through a Texas wrongful death lawsuit, surviving loved ones can obtain monetary compensation for the losses they endured as a result of the negligent party’s actions. A wrongful death award can easily reach the six and seven-figure range. This may...
Continue ReadingIf a loved one passes away due to someone else’s negligence, you should always look into filing a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. The damage that such a loss can have on a family is enormous, so affected parties deserve compensation for their loss. Compared to other civil claim settlements, wrongful death settlements are often very significant...
Continue ReadingIt is no secret that American citizens have an ongoing love affair with dogs and puppies of all kinds. Whether they own a mixed breed or a purebred, most people never expect their furry friends to cause other people injury. Unfortunately, dog bites can and do occur in the state, usually on another person’s property. Under certain conditions, which...
Continue ReadingIf you have experienced the loss of a loved one due to the negligence or recklessness of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation for wrongful death. The amount you are eligible to receive will depend on a number of factors. There is no real way to determine the average wrongful death settlement because the circumstances of death...
Continue ReadingThe legal process of personal injury claims is very complex compared to many other aspects of our day-to-day lives. Many people have never had to go through any sort of legal claim process before, so the prospect of filing a personal injury claim is often quite daunting. Sometimes, it is unclear what you should do next or even what...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be scary and stressful. It is typically a relief when officers get to the scene, as they provide care and attention during a challenging event. Officers are also responsible for gathering as much information as possible to include in their police reports. These accident reports can then serve as a valuable source of information while you...
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