As a personal injury attorney, I've seen how Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) can influence the outcome of a case. These examinations are integral to the legal process, helping to evaluate injuries and determine fair compensation for the injured party.
A car accident can be a traumatic experience, especially if it was not your fault. Here in Texas, injuries on the road—as well as fatalities—are an unfortunate part of life. In fact, fatalities in rural areas of Texas accounted for 51.42% of the state’s traffic fatalities in 2022
Texas is among the top states for workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the United States. According to the most recent statistics, private industry employers in Texas reported 178,900 total nonfatal injuries and illnesses statewide in 2021. Unfortunately, a work-related injury or occupational disease can make an employer unable to work temporarily or permanently.
You may have heard of a “black box” being used to record flight data in an airplane. This information can often prove crucially important when the plane malfunctions or accidents arise.
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 have a fatality rate in car crashes that is nearly three times higher than that of drivers aged 20 and above.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, 12.6 percent of motorists were uninsured in 2019. When buying car insurance, it’s important to think about the likely consequences of being hit by one of these uninsured drivers.
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, but hopefully, whatever damage comes from it, you’re able to be compensated by the at-fault driver. But what about a hit-and-run accident? If you’ve been injured but the other driver left the scene, you may be asking, “Can I file an accident claim after a hit and run?”
Most of us have experienced backing out of a parking space and realizing a car was right behind us or a pedestrian we didn’t see. It can cause that feeling of relief that comes with a near-miss. While you may think of highways and high speeds as places you are most likely to have an accident, parking lots are actually dangerous places.
Many people think they can handle the legal process on their own without an attorney. However, the aftermath of a car accident can be confusing and overbearing, which is why you may need an experienced attorney to help you navigate the difficult process following the accident and protect your rights.
According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts, there were 473,499 total passenger cars involved in traffic accidents statewide in 2022. Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a devastating experience. In Texas, individuals who lose their vehicles or personal property in a negligent accident may be entitled to seek loss-of-use damages. This will help compensate the property owner for the damages suffered during the period they're unable to use their damaged car or property.
