Although slip and fall accidents are common cases, the scenario is different if the incident occurs on a vacant or abandoned property. While most slip-and-fall cases occur in places like stores or workplaces, accidents at abandoned properties have unique challenges....
Personal Injury
What happens to a claim if the at-fault party dies?
When someone's careless actions injured you or your loved one, you have the right to seek justice through compensation. But what if the person who caused the death has passed away? Many families in Temple, Texas, face this exact situation and must know their legal...
3 reasons you should not skip the medical exam after an accident
Seeking immediate medical help after a car accident is a basic instinct for many. Most of the time, victims have no choice because of the severity of their injuries. However, what if you do not feel injured enough to go to the hospital? Skipping the medical...
Woman injured in Texas pedestrian crash
A woman was injured in a recent Texas car crash. The pedestrian accident occurred on a Tuesday night. No other injuries were reported from the accident. How the pedestrian crash happened The Texas car accident occurred at around 11:51 p.m. According to authorities,...
2 injured in Texas car accident
Two people suffered injuries in a Texas car crash. The alleged wrong-way car accident occurred early in the morning on a Thursday. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. How the accident happened The recent Texas accident took place at about 4:40 a.m. along...
What damages might be awarded in a personal injury case?
When an individual is hurt, it may seem impossible to come up with a dollar figure that would properly compensate the victim for the many ways that injury may have interrupted the individual’s life. Despite the apparent challenges in such a calculation, this is the...
IIHS shares the impact of new safety technology
Safety features are often considered to be generally a good thing when it comes to buying a vehicle; after all, who does not want to keep their family safer on the roads? However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted a survey where a...
Higher risk for car accidents on certain Texas highways
When driving anywhere in Texas, it is of course important to pay attention and take precautions to stay safe. However, the reality is that some roads have a higher rate of serious car accidents than others. Here are three particular highways in the state that are...
The difference between punitive damages and compensatory damages
When hearing about lawsuits on the news or in day-to-day life, it is common to hear the terms “punitive damages” and “compensatory damages.” Many people may wonder what the difference between these two types of damages is under Texas law. Understanding this...
Hit from behind? Watch for these injuries
Blunt force trauma is a phrase referring to impact caused by sudden contact with a hard surface or object. If you’re playing football, for instance, and you take a hard hit from behind, you have suffered blunt force trauma. If you’re driving a car or riding as a...