Personal Injury
Do the Words Lawyer and Attorney Mean the Same Thing in Texas? A Houston Personal Injury Attorney Provides Some Answers.
The short answer is that the words “lawyer” and “attorney” mean the same thing in Texas and other American jurisdictions, despite some other online sources incorrectly claiming otherwise. This blog discusses more about the modern meaning and usage of the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” in Texas and where these terms originated. This blog also discusses…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the Statute of Limitations for Texas Personal Injury Claims
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s fault in Texas, it’s important to understand the statute of limitations that applies to your personal injury claim. This blog discusses some of the most common and important issues relating to statutes of limitations for personal injury claims in the State of Texas. What is a Statute…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Recovering Past and Future Medical Expenses in Texas Personal Injury Claims
In Texas personal injury law, medical expenses are often one of the most significant components of a compensation claim. These expenses encompass costs incurred for medical treatment due to the injury, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and other related healthcare services. Understanding what qualifies as a medical expense and how to substantiate these…
Read MoreHow Much Will it Cost Me to Hire an Attorney for My Houston Car Accident, Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claim?
I. We Always Offer Completely Free Consultations to Accident and Injury Victims. We Represent Personal Injury Clients on a Contingency Fee Basis. You Never Have to Pay Anything Out of Pocket, and We Only Get Paid if We Get You Compensation for Your Claim. We always offer completely free consultations for accident and injury victims,…
Read MoreWhat is Venue According to Texas Law and Why Does it Matter for Your Car Accident or Personal Injury Claim?
Disclaimer: No amount of internet research is going to be a proper substitute for the professional expertise of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. This article is for informational purposes only, and nothing presented in this article constitutes legal advice in relation to any specific situation. Nothing in this article is meant to create any attorney-client…
Read MoreCan I Recover for Mental Anguish as Part of My Texas Personal Injury Claim?
The phrase “mental anguish” is commonly used in tv shows, movies, articles, books, and other forms of media. Many people have probably heard or encountered the phrase, even if they have never personally been involved in a lawsuit. The term mental anguish is generally used to describe psychological or emotional harm, as opposed to a…
Read MoreThe Elephant in the Room: Why You Can’t Mention Liability Insurance in Most Texas Personal Injury Trials
Many personal injury claims made in Texas involve liability insurance. These include car accidents, trucking accidents, daycare injury claims, and negligent security claims. In most Texas personal injury trials, the law forbids insurance from being mentioned at trial. This includes situations where the insurance company is defending the lawsuit, negotiating to settle the claim, and will ultimately be responsible…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of Negligence in a Houston Personal Injury Claim?
Most people have likely heard the term “negligence” in passing, but unless they have worked in the legal field, they may not be familiar with the exact meaning of this term or how it relates to an injury claim. Simply put, negligence is the failure to do what a reasonably prudent person (or company) would…
Read MoreCan I Seize Someone’s Personal Property and Assets in a Texas Personal Injury Claim?
One of the most common questions that comes up for someone making a personal injury claim in Texas is whether the assets of the party causing the injury can be seized to provide compensation for that claim. Usually, this issue comes up when the party responsible for causing the injury does not have insurance, or…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Get More Than Insurance Policy Limits for a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
For someone making a personal injury claim in Texas, one of the most important issues that often comes up is the total dollar amount of liability insurance coverage available to pay for any court judgment or agreed settlement. The total amount of liability insurance coverage available under any specific insurance policy is frequently referred to…
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