You can bump, hit, or strike your head on an object during many types of accidents. When this happens, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may result. Traumatic brain injuries are serious and require immediate medical attention. However, with the rigorous treatment plans that patients must follow when recovering from a traumatic brain injury, the medical…
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What are the Fault Laws in Texas? If you are injured in a car or truck accident, a very important thing that you need to ask yourself after the accident is whether or not the state you’re living in is a fault-based or no-fault car insurance state. This is because fault laws in a state…
In Texas, the damages available in personal injury cases are either compensatory damages or exemplary damages. Exemplary damages in Texas are also called punitive damages. A court awards compensatory damages to put the plaintiff in the situation they would have been had the collision never occurred. Compensatory damages include both economic and non-economic damages, such…
Car accidents can traumatize you, especially if you suffer injuries or a loved one dies from their injuries. The staggering medical treatments and hospital bills can overwhelm you. You may even have to miss work—and lose income and other earnings—while you recuperate. If you sustained permanent or disabling injuries, you may never return to work…
Car accidents can result in traumatic or even catastrophic injuries. If a negligent driver caused your injuries, you may recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost earnings, and even your pain and suffering. Even if you don’t know the cause of the accident, you can significantly improve your chances of recovering compensation for your losses…
Any number of events can result in a personal injury claim. Car accidents, work injuries, defective or dangerous products, malpractice, and injuries on the premises of another are just some examples. Generally, the goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to compensate the victim fairly and reasonably for the injuries and damages they have suffered….
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs after a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. It can range from the mild, such as a concussion or brief loss of consciousness to the serious, such as loss of memory or brain function. How do TBIs commonly happen, and what effects can they have on people?…
If you’ve suffered a personal injury, such as a car accident that left you needing medical treatment, you can recover your damages from the party that caused them. But going it alone is not advised: personal injury cases can be lengthy, difficult, and complex. A knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer can add great value…
Personal injury law is very broad — it encompasses many different areas, including accident liability, malpractice cases, premises liability, workplace injuries, and product liability, to name a few. How do you know if you have a personal injury lawsuit? You might have a valid personal injury claim if you have suffered damages due to one…
Suffering a personal injury, such as being in a car accident, often means also suffering significant damages. There are out-of-pocket costs, also called special damages or economic damages, including medical and hospital bills, pharmaceutical costs, mechanic’s bills and other damages to your personal property, and lost wages if you cannot work as a result of…