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What Is the Timetable for Filing a Slip and Fall Claim in Texas? 

If you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident in Texas, you might wonder how long it takes for these cases to settle. As you face mounting medical expenses and an inability to work, you may feel stressed, anxious, and frustrated. Pursuing a slip and fall lawsuit can help you obtain the compensation you deserve from the liable...

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What Happens After a Personal Injury Deposition? 

In 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....

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Concussion After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know

Head injuries are some of the most serious—and hard to diagnose—injuries. However, getting a concussion from a car accident is common, and it is important for accident victims to understand their options. A concussion can cause you a lifetime of pain and suffering if left untreated. Below are some frequently asked questions about head injuries after a car accident....

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What Is the Average Concussion Car Accident Settlement?

Experiencing a concussion after a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when someone else’s negligence caused your injury. If you’re wondering about the average settlement for a concussion car accident and how much compensation you could receive, it’s essential to understand the factors that affect your case, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Consult an experienced...

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10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

The 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...

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How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Texas?

Pain and suffering is an important subcategory of general damages in any personal injury case. However, determining how much pain and suffering is worth in a Texas claim can be challenging. One reason is that non-economic damages are not easily quantifiable as tangible economic losses like medical expenses and lost wages. Understandably, prospective clients want to know, How is...

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Texas Maximum Amounts Awarded for Personal Injury Cases

You should not commence litigation without thought and a solid strategy. In weighing your decision about whether to initiate litigation in a personal injury case, one question likely comes to mind above others: What is the maximum amount you can be awarded in a personal injury case in Texas? The answer to this question is key because it can...

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Punitive vs. Compensatory Damages: What Is the Difference?

If you experienced injury or loss due to the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. The compensation should not only set you back to the financial position you were in before the injury or loss but should also make up for everything you went through. In a personal injury case, it is possible to receive...

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Eliminating Preventable Crashes

Car accidents kill thousands of people each year in Texas. That’s a pretty frightening statistic, but when you start to realize that number is only accounting for deaths and not injuries, it can be even more terrifying. Tens of thousands of people are injured throughout the state, and some of those injuries life-threatening and permanent. Crashes caused by alcohol...

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How safe is your hayride?

Autumn is a time of outdoor fun for many Waco residents. When attending football games, trick-or-treating or going for a fall hayride, locals find the milder temperatures are a welcome respite from the summer heat. These fun activities can also increase the likelihood of accidents, however. Today’s post will address safety on hayrides. If you’re going for a hayride… Not...

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