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 […]
Signs Your insurance Company is Acting in Bad Faith Unfortunately, accidents happen. Whether you have sustained an injury while at work or in a car accident, filing a personal injury claim with your insurance company can be a stressful process. You have a right to expect timely compensation according to the insurance policy you have […]
What Constitutes Negligence? In any type of personal injury claim—whether it stems from an auto accident, a slip and fall, a maritime accident, a dangerous or harmful product, or any other situation in which an injury is sustained—your ability to collect compensation to cover your medical bills, costs of repairing damaged property, and any other […]
The Personal Injury Deposition Process in Texas Understanding what to expect in each phase of personal injury litigation can make all the difference in your case. Our job begins well before we step foot into a courtroom—and so does yours. Before we enter into negotiations or make it to trial, we conduct thorough research into […]
Expert Witnesses in Your Texas Personal Injury Case As you build your personal injury case, you might reach out to on-the-scene witnesses to corroborate details of an accident or incident that they also experienced or observed firsthand. In court, these witnesses can testify regarding real facts and events. But ordinary witnesses are not the only […]
Do I Need a Lawyer after Suffering a Soft Tissue Injury in Texas? Unlike acute traumas, which are typically visually apparent and often require urgent medical care, soft-tissue injuries may not be immediately noticeable. Because they occur internally—in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons—soft tissue injuries may present as pain that worsens over time, or may […]
What is a Personal Injury Demand Letter in Texas? One of the most important elements of your personal injury case in Texas, and particularly of the settlement negotiation phase, is your demand letter. A personal injury demand letter is essentially a jumping off point. In it, you outline the main concepts of your case for […]
What is Personal Injury Protection in Texas? Personal injury protection, also known as PIP coverage, is a type of auto insurance all Texas insurance companies must offer policyholders. PIP exists to protect motorists in the event that they are injured in an accident in which they are at fault, fault cannot be determined, fault is […]
What is the Difference Between Bodily Injury and Personal Injury in Texas? Many people make the mistake of conflating the terms bodily injury and personal injury in the event that they are hurt in an accident or incident. Yes, both concern injuries to a victim and are used when discussing the type(s) of coverage and compensation to which they […]