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We often think of injury cases in terms of “the victim” – an innocent person – and “the defendant” – the bad guy who caused the accident.  However, most accidents have much blurrier lines, with “the victim” sometimes being partially responsible.  Comparative negligence laws account for this. You do not have to be wholly innocent […]

After a car accident, there are certain steps you should take.  If you are a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, then you might not feel comfortable stepping on the driver’s toes and doing certain things yourself.  Remember that you are still the victim, especially if your driver caused the crash, and that there are […]

When filing a lawsuit, you may claim various damages related to your injuries, costs, losses, and even painful experiences. Among these may be punitive damages, which are designed to punish defendants rather than compensate for any specific loss. While punitive damages may be available in some cases, they tend to be rare. Generally, punitive damages […]

Car accidents are relatively common, and injured drivers may file insurance claims or lawsuits to seek damages from the at-fault driver. Multi-car accidents are also possible, but determining fault is often more challenging because more people are involved. It is best to get help from an experienced lawyer who can help you determine who is […]

Although you should always wear a motorcycle helmet to protect yourself while riding in Texas, failure to wear one doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot sue the drive who hit you. Let us determine whether or not you can file a motorcycle accident lawsuit and if your lack of a helmet might affect your recovery. Damages […]

As the victim of a car accident in Texas, you certainly shouldn’t foot the bill for medical expenses. In Texas, victims can seek full compensation for all medical expenses and other damages resulting from a negligent driver, and our lawyers can help recover these damages by filing a lawsuit. Texas is a fault state, meaning […]

When you get hurt in an accident, the damages you receive can pay you back for two major areas of harm: economic and non-economic harm.  There are a few differences to be aware of, especially when it comes to calculating these areas of damages. Economic damages pay you back for economic harms, like vehicle repair […]

A car accident is difficult enough to deal with, but it can become much more complicated if the other driver does not have enough insurance. It may be even worse if they have no insurance at all. You may still be able to get fair financial compensation for your injuries, but you might have to […]

Public transit may be an important service, but that doesn’t give them immunity from responsibility when they cause crashes.  Like with any other buses or cars, the drivers – and perhaps Capital Metro itself – can be held liable for crashes.  Taking the right steps after your crash can help put you on the right […]

When crashes happen, people often look for nearby cameras that might have caught the accident on video.  Video of the crash is fantastic evidence of who was at fault, but only if you can get a copy of the footage in time before it is overwritten or deleted.  That means it is important to know […]