Texas personal injury laws allow accident victims to seek compensation for their injuries by filing a claim or lawsuit. However, there is a maximum time for which the claimant can bring an action against the at-fault party.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Pursuing Medical Malpractice Claims
When you go to the doctor or the hospital to receive medical attention, you never imagine that you’ll come out of it in worse shape. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, there have been over 1,700 Medical Malpractice Payment Reports (MMPRs) in Texas since 2019.
How Texas Motorcycle Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
Being involved in a traffic collision can be a terrifying experience, but when these crashes involve motorcycles, the results can be even more devastating. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2021 there were over 500 riders who lost their lives as the result of a motorcycle accident, and over 2,300 more were seriously injured.
Can I Sue the City If I Was Hurt on the Bus?
Buses play a prominent role in Texas’s public transportation system. Riding a bus offers an affordable and more convenient means of transportation for millions of people in Texas. However, buses are also prone to road accidents.
Three Common Causes for Medical Malpractice Claims
Jose Orihuela, Attorney at Law, can help you understand the most common causes of medical malpractice claims in Texas and ways to recover compensation.
Making an Insurance Claim vs. Filing a Lawsuit
Being involved in any kind of accident can be devastating and emotional. Fortunately, Texas personal injury laws allow accident victims to pursue financial compensation for their injuries.
Dos & Don'ts After an Injury
Getting injured in a negligent accident can be an emotional and unsettling experience. Unfortunately, a lot of accident victims are unable to figure out the next steps to take in order to seek financial compensation for their injuries.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
One of the most common questions my clients ask me at our initial meeting is, “How much is my personal injury case worth?” I respond by advising them that the value of a claim always depends on several factors which are unique in every case.
Don’t Take the First Offer the Insurance Company Gives You
If you have been injured in a car accident, you have medical bills you may not be able to pay, especially if your injuries have kept you from working. The situation can be stressful. All you want to do is get the bills paid and move on. That can make the first offer proffered by the insurance company to settle your claim extremely tempting.
Without Health Insurance You May Seek a Letter of Protection
When you suffer injuries in an accident and do not have insurance, you may wonder if there are any options for getting your medical bills covered. In most cases, accident victims need to begin the treatment immediately to increase the chance of a desirable outcome in their recovery.