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How to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Texas

If you are a patient who is experiencing a health problem, you trust your medical provider to act in a way that protects your health, safety, and best interests. If a doctor, nurse or another health care professional falls short of the accepted standards of care when treating you, however,...

Medical Malpractice

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Texas Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice is a serious type of wrongdoing that threatens the health, safety, and lives of patients. In Texas, victims...

Medical Malpractice

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The Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims

No doctor is expected to never make mistakes. However, the medical industry sets standards of care that must be obeyed...

Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

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Do You Have a Wrongful Death Case? 3 Common Examples 

If you have tragically lost a loved one in Austin due to the negligence of another, you may be able...

Medical Malpractice

Pedestrian Accidents

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Guide to Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users in Texas. This means they are prone to serious and catastrophic injuries in...

Pedestrian Accidents

The Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Nearly 5,500 people died as a result of workplace injuries in the United States in 2022 — meaning someone died...

Work Injury

Construction Site Safety Guidelines & OSHA Regulations

Construction is the deadliest industry in the United States. Every year, more workers lose their lives in fatal construction accidents...

Work Injury

Preventing Falling Objects on Texas Construction Sites

Every year, serious injuries and fatalities are caused by falling objects on Texas construction sites. Tools and building materials that...

Work Injury

Understanding Long-Term Injuries After a Personal Injury

Every personal injury case is unique. A case’s outcome will change based on the individual circumstances. One factor that can...

Personal Injury

Can Multiple Parties Be Liable for a Car Accident in Texas?

Not all car accidents involve just two drivers and two motor vehicles. Some involve three or more drivers or someone...

Personal Injury

Guide to Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users in Texas. This means they are prone to serious and catastrophic injuries in...

Pedestrian Accidents

Can Multiple Parties Be Liable for a Car Accident in Texas?

Not all car accidents involve just two drivers and two motor vehicles. Some involve three or more drivers or someone...

Personal Injury

Managing Chronic Pain After a Texas Car Accident  

A car accident can cause serious and painful injuries, including whiplash, broken bones, back injuries and brain injuries. In some...

Personal Injury

Austin's Vision Zero and Community Efforts to Reduce Car Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents remain one of the top causes of unintentional injury death in America. Every year, Texas is one...

Car Accidents

Construction Accidents

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Construction Site Safety Guidelines & OSHA Regulations

Construction is the deadliest industry in the United States. Every year, more workers lose their lives in fatal construction accidents...

Work Injury

Preventing Falling Objects on Texas Construction Sites

Every year, serious injuries and fatalities are caused by falling objects on Texas construction sites. Tools and building materials that...

Work Injury

Scaffolding Injuries on a Texas Construction Site      

Construction is the most dangerous industry in the United States. It has the highest annual fatality rate due to accidents...

Work Injury

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Semi-Trucks

What is a semi-truck, exactly? You’ve likely seen plenty of them as you travel along highways in Texas, as they...

Truck Accidents

How Fast Can Commercial Trucks Safely Travel on Highways in Texas?

It is a common misconception that not exceeding the speed limit means that you are driving safely. While speed is...

Truck Accidents

How Much Does a Semi Truck Weigh?

Thousands of semi trucks barrel down our roads and highways every day. And every year, about 150 Travis County citizens...

Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

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Mistakes to Avoid After a Motorcycle Accident in Texas

If you get injured in a motorcycle accident in Texas, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical...

Motorcycle Accidents

Statute of Limitations in Texas Motorcycle Accident Cases

If you get involved in a motorcycle accident in Texas and need to file an injury claim, you have a...

Motorcycle Accidents

Texas Motorcycle Accident Guide

Getting into a motorcycle accident can turn your life upside-down. The more you know about your legal rights, the recovery...

Motorcycle Accidents

Texas Bicycle Laws

Texas is one of the most dangerous states for bicyclists. In 2022, 91 cyclists lost their lives in fatal traffic...

Texas Law

Statute of Limitations in Texas Motorcycle Accident Cases

If you get involved in a motorcycle accident in Texas and need to file an injury claim, you have a...

Motorcycle Accidents

Texas “Move Over or Slow Down Law”

Roadside workers, such as law enforcement officers and first responders, are at high risk of suffering serious or even fatal...

Car Accidents

Slip and Fall Accidents

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Can I Sue if I Fall on a Sidewalk in Austin, TX?

Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. Millions of people...

Slip and Fall Accidents

Does Insurance Cover Injuries from Trips, Slips, and Falls?

Slips, trips, and falls are surprisingly serious causes of injury, resulting in 42,114 deaths and about 8 million emergency room...

Slip and Fall Accidents

What Should I Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

It can happen anywhere — in a restaurant where someone spilled something, a supermarket where slippery fruit gets in the...

Slip and Fall Accidents

Texas Bicycle Laws

Texas is one of the most dangerous states for bicyclists. In 2022, 91 cyclists lost their lives in fatal traffic...

Texas Law

Suffering a Ruptured Spleen in a Bike Accident Is Serious

Bike riding can be fun and provide a great way to get around and get some exercise. However, bike accidents...

Bicycle Accidents

Most Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

Common Bike Accident Injuries Being in a bicycle accident is more than just an annoyance or inconvenience. In many cases,...

Bicycle Accidents

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

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What You Need to Know If You’re Hit by a UPS Truck

Founded in 1907, the United Parcel Service — better known as UPS — offers supply chain management services and package...

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

What You Need to Know If You're Hit by a FedEx Truck

Here's What You Need To Know if Involved in a FedEx Truck Accident Every day, people in motor vehicles of...

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

What You Need to Know If You're Hit by an Amazon Truck

Texas is booming again. Unfortunately, that boom can have some unwelcome consequences. An investigation by independent technology news site The...

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Drunk Driving Accidents

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What Factors Can Affect Your Drunk Driving Car Accident Settlement?

Fewer experiences are scarier than realizing — whether in the throes of the collision itself or after waking up in...

Drunk Driving Accidents

Can I Sue If I Was Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver?

Commercial truck drivers are required to be responsible on the road — and that includes not driving drunk. The Federal...

Drunk Driving Accidents

A Passenger's Guide to Drunk Driving Accidents

Most people understand that they can claim compensation for damages from a drunk driver who causes a collision with their...

Drunk Driving Accidents

How To File a Wrongful Death Claim

A wrongful death action is a claim or lawsuit against a party alleging they are liable for damages caused by...

Wrongful Death

Can I Sue Someone if My Parents Are Killed in an Austin Car Crash?

If an Austin, TX car accident killed your parents, you may have a wrongful death claim against a liable third...

Wrongful Death

If My Spouse Dies, Am I Responsible for Their Debt?

There is much confusion about whether a spouse is legally liable for a deceased spouse’s debt. The confusion stems from...

Wrongful Death

How Long Do You Have to See a Doctor After an Accident in Texas?

If you get injured in an accident in Texas, one of the first things you should do is seek medical...

Personal Injury

What Does Premises Liability Insurance Cover?

Whenever someone steps onto a property — whether they are shopping in a store, visiting a friend at home, or...

Insurance

How to Counter-Offer an Insurance Settlement

Being involved in a personal injury claim often entails lengthy and strenuous negotiations with an insurance company, in hopes of...

Insurance

Are You Being Overbilled for Medical Treatment After an Accident?

After you are injured in an accident, your health is in the hands of the doctors and medical providers that...

Car Accidents

New Texas Laws Protect Accident Victims from Harmful Medical Billing Practices

Texas accident victims may now have less cause to worry about medical bills. This September, two new laws went into...

Medical Bills

Can Hospital Bills Go to Collections?

The current state of medical debt is dire: one in six Americans have medical debt collections on their credit report,...

Medical Bills

Everything You Need to Know About Blunt Force Head Trauma

A brain injury can cause lifelong consequences, such as problems with memory and concentration and even personality changes. More serious...

Other Injuries

Dog Breeds That Bite and Injure Most Often

Dogs are known for their loyalty toward their owners, and they make great companions for people of all ages. However,...

Other Injuries

Using Big Data to Prevent 18-Wheeler Accidents

Computerized data collection in the commercial trucking industry began in the 1980s, when motor carriers started implementing electronic logging devices...

Car Accidents

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