According to the Association For Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) more than 37,000 people die in automobile accidents in the United States each year. Another 2.35 million are injured or permanently disabled. When a vehicle accident is caused by a reckless or negligent driver, an experienced attorney is often contacted for representation in a personal […]
There are few things more upsetting than being involved in a car accident, especially when you believe another driver was distracted or reckless. Preparation, however, is the key to success. Before you contact a car accident lawyer for representation, there are several steps to follow. If you or a loved one has been injured in […]
Making the decision to file a personal injury claim is less intimidating than finding the right personal injury lawyer. There are several factors to consider before choosing an attorney, including experience, communication, location, and specialty. You could pour through the websites of several dozen lawyers before settling on the perfect choice. If you or a […]
It’s a story every Texas injury lawyer has heard before. Someone, man or woman, is walking down the street. Maybe there’s an important meeting to attend. Maybe a family member is visiting across town. Maybe the weather is beautiful and work is only a few blocks away. Whatever the circumstances, it doesn’t change what happens […]
Negligence is one of the main ways for attorneys to prove fault in a personal injury accident, and in many instances, that negligence is proved through evidence that is hard to contradict. But what happens if a claimant is shown to have contributed in some way to the accident or event that triggered the personal […]
If you have been injured in an accident, the law allows you to seek compensation for your personal injuries. However, determining what you are entitled to and how to pursue the case can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with the laws and procedure in your jurisdiction. When it comes down to filing a personal […]
Unfortunately, many people spend more time planning their vacation than they do deciding what will happen to their family, assets, and their estate when they pass away. We know that estate planning isn’t fun or glamorous, but without it, your family could be left struggling unnecessarily. Let’s discuss a few strategies to consider for your […]
Also called family reunification, chain migration allows Green Card holders to petition the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to bring over spouses and minor children. Once the petitioner is granted citizenship, they can apply to bring over their extended family including parents, married children, and adult siblings. Current State of Family Immigration Many of […]
In personal injury claims, pain and suffering seems sort of cut and dry, because the words define the concept, and anyone can understand that victims should receive compensation for what they have suffered as the result of another person’s negligence. But how is pain and suffering quantified in a personal injury claim, and what types […]
The “statute of limitations” governs the length of time you have for filing a personal injury lawsuit. As long as you file your personal injury lawsuit before the statute of limitations passes, you may pursue your claim. If you don’t file your personal injury lawsuit within the prescribed timeframe, however, your claim will, in all […]
