Suffering injuries in an accident is always an emotional and stressful experience. It’s important to know that when your injuries result from someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation. Depending on your case, you may recover different types of damages. You may be wondering, What are Special Damages? Contact with an experienced personal injury attorney to learn more...
Continue ReadingIn television and movies, most of the excitement happens in the courtroom. However, before parties move into the courtroom, the parties to a lawsuit must gather information. One of the ways to obtain this information is through a deposition. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, this exposes you to the possibility of being deposed, which can be intimidating....
Continue ReadingHow long does an insurance claim take? If you’ve been injured, this question has likely popped into your mind more than once. There’s no concrete answer, but once you’ve obtained a favorable settlement, you could expect a prompt payout from the insurance company. Researching how long an insurer takes to payout a claim may provide more realistic expectations of...
Continue ReadingCommercial vehicle accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Despite your best efforts to drive safely, there may be no way to avoid an accident when you cross paths with a negligent commercial truck driver. Contact the qualified personal injury attorneys at Zimmerman Law Firm to discuss your legal options if you suffered injuries or lost a loved...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, your injuries may put you out of work and drowning in medical expenses and other stresses. You may be relieved when your attorney negotiates a favorable settlement on your behalf. Now you may wonder, How are personal injury settlements paid out? Some people think that once a claim is settled, their settlement payout arrives immediately. Understanding...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, any injuries you sustained can create severe disruption to your daily life. In addition to focusing on your physical recovery, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated by your mounting medical expenses and an inability to work. You may feel relieved when your attorney obtains a favorable settlement on your behalf. But, you may wonder, do you...
Continue ReadingIf you were recently in a car accident, you may be in discussions with the insurance adjuster regarding the damage to your vehicle. The insurance adjuster may be using phrases such as “totaled car value calculator” or “total loss calculator.” The insurance company calculates the totaled car value to determine if the car is a total loss and, in...
Continue ReadingIf you work in the construction industry and suffered an injury in a construction site accident in Texas, you might be wondering whether you can file a personal injury claim. To file a personal injury claim, you’ll need to determine the party liable for your accident. If your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation insurance, you must file a workers’...
Continue ReadingTexas is one of the country’s largest oil and natural gas producers. While that means more jobs for Texans, it also means more Texans work in one of the most hazardous industries worldwide. Oil and gas workers face daily dangers despite safety training and strict standards. And they are more likely to be injured or killed in the course...
Continue ReadingTexas Transportation Code 550.062 requires law enforcement officers to investigate motor vehicle crashes that result in injury or death or damages to a person’s property over $1,000. The officer must then submit a written crash report to TxDOT within ten days of the accident. Essentially, a crash report is a document containing important details about the cause of the...
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