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It’s legal to ride an electric scooter in Austin as long as you obey the rules of the road and specific requirements for “micro-mobility” riders operating electric scooters or bikes. You don’t need a license to ride an electric scooter, nor do you need to insure a scooter you purchase. Helmets are only mandatory for […]

We base our expectations for a good settlement in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case on the plaintiff’s economic and non-economic damages. Our lawyers can add up all medical expenses, lost wages, and damages from pain and suffering to see what you deserve. While a good settlement covers all damages, including current and future losses, […]

Although wearing a seat belt is mandatory for all drivers in Texas, failure to wear one doesn’t prevent you from suing for injury. It can, however, affect how much compensation you recover in a car accident lawsuit. Wearing a seat belt might worsen your injuries, and Texas’s comparative fault laws require juries to lower damages […]

If you were hurt in a car accident, you typically sue the driver.  However, when 18-wheelers and commercial drivers are involved, the case becomes more complex. Lawsuits in 18-wheeler accidents can often be filed against the trucker and their employer.  This complicates cases and often involves more evidence, complex procedures, and additional time.  In any […]

When distracted drivers cause car crashes, the injuries are often very severe, and victims should be entitled to sue.  However, these cases are often more complex than you might think. Proving a driver was distracted is not always simple, and it might not be the main focus if there are simpler violations we can point […]

Talking to insurance adjusters can be risky.  These insurance company employees are the ones who typically decide whether or not to cover your injuries and how much your case is worth, so anything you say to them could be a deciding factor in your case. When speaking with insurance adjusters, never exaggerate or lie about […]

When someone dies in an accident, only certain people can sue to recover compensation.  When these lawsuits are filed, both the victim’s estate and the victim’s heirs usually have separate rights to recovery. When someone dies in an accident that they could have sued for if they lived, their family and estate are allowed to […]

Injuries from a crash can be quite serious, but they can also include mental and emotional aspects.  PTSD is a common factor to consider in accident cases. Damages for PTSD can come into your case in two major ways: either as a consequence of physical injuries or as the sole injury.  PTSD and similar symptoms […]

Lost wages are among the most common damages that car accident victims sustain. After medical damages, they may be the most financially consequential, so their full compensation is important. Recover the wages you’ve missed out on by filing a car accident lawsuit in Texas. You need certain evidence to recover lost wages after a car […]

To prove your case, you need enough evidence to show the jury that your claim is the truth.  You only need them slightly more than 50% on your side, but even this low standard can require a lot of strong evidence. Most car accident cases in Texas involve evidence such as medical records, vehicle appraisals, […]