Child brain injuries from an auto accident The safety of your child is of major importance. When others threaten that safety through negligent acts, such as an at-fault auto accident, you may desire to hold those parties accountable. Thankfully, you have the ability to seek restitution through a personal injury claim. If you believe your child may […]
Understanding the Types of Compensatory Damages in a Civil Lawsuit In a civil lawsuit, a plaintiff brings charges against a defendant for a negligent act or wrongdoing. If the plaintiff wins the case, they are given a monetary award. These rewards are also called civil damages, and can be classified in two categories, “compensatory” or […]
Understanding How Much Your Personal Injury Claim is Worth Being injured because of the negligence of another party can change your life. Besides the physical pain and anguish of your injury, you may also have to deal with expensive medical bills, ongoing treatment like physical therapy, and missed time from work. The financial burden that […]
How to Know Whether You Should Negotiate a Personal Injury Claim or File a Lawsuit If you have been injured in a car accident, the first thing you should do is get each driver’s information and the names and information of any witnesses, and seek medical attention. The second thing you should do is contact […]
What You Should Keep in Your Car in Case of an Accident Nobody expects an accident to happen, but if (and when) it does, being as prepared as possible can help ensure that you have all the information and documentation you need to file a personal injury claim. Some of the items in the following […]
What Steps Should You Take After a Car Accident? Being in a car accident can be a terrifying experience, especially if you are injured. Unfortunately, with so many cars on the road in America, the reality is that thousands of people are injured every year in car wrecks. While we recommend obeying traffic laws and […]
Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor After an Accident If you have been injured in an accident, it’s important to go to a doctor as soon as possible. Many injuries, such as whiplash, are not immediately evident. In addition, documentation and medical records are needed to file a personal injury claim. Even if you have […]
The Hidden Dangers of Whiplash Injuries According to a report by the U.S. National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI), .03 percent of all Americans suffer from a whiplash injury caused by falls, sports-related accidents and most commonly, as a result of motor vehicle accidents. While .03 percent doesn’t sound like much, when one does the […]
Understanding First-Party Claims and Third-Party Claims In most states, it is required to carry some type of insurance if you operate a vehicle or own a home. Insurance can protect you and other parties if you are involved in an auto accident, or if your home is damaged for some reason. One of the ideas […]
What To do if You Are in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver Every state in America requires drivers to carry at least a minimum of liability auto insurance. Unfortunately, there are still many people who put themselves and other drivers at risk by driving without insurance. In Texas, the numbers of uninsured drivers is […]