Truck vs. Car Accidents: Implications for Personal Injury Claims

It is important to know that truck accidents can differ significantly from other motor vehicle crashes. Many factors make them unique compared to car accidents. Understanding these differences can help you file a claim for your injuries confidently. Key Differences Between Truck and Car Accidents Trucking accidents and car accidents are two types of motor […]

Read more

What Percentage Do Lawyers Take for a Personal Injury Case in Texas?

If your personal injury attorney works on a contingency fee basis, you will not pay any upfront expenses. Instead, a percentage of your settlement is taken by your lawyer. If there is no settlement or award received, then you will not pay your attorney’s fees.  In Texas, lawyers are prohibited from charging clients an unconscionable […]

Read more

How Much Does a Semi-Truck Weigh?

When you place a small compact car next to a semi-truck, it is quite clearly evident that the semi-truck is larger and heavier than the car. Be that as it may, most drivers do not appreciate how much heavier these monstrous vehicles can be compared to their everyday rides. That means they may also not […]

Read more

Breaking Down Attorney-Client Privilege: What It Means and How It Can Affect Your Case

Attorney-client privilege is a rule of evidence that prevents your attorney or a third party from using privileged communication against you for legal purposes. It applies to both personal injury claims and criminal prosecutions.  A lot of people fail to distinguish between attorney-client privilege and lawyer-client confidentiality, which is a closely related and equally important […]

Read more

Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking in Texas

The most common type of car wreck in Texas is a rear-end collision. According to a query on Texas’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS), the state had 155,858 rear-end crashes out of a total of 455,536 motor vehicle collisions in 2022. This means that over 32% of all car crashes in Texas that year involved […]

Read more

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Dallas, TX?

Hiring a lawyer can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. Lawyers know personal injury law, also called tort law. They also understand the procedures for filing insurance claims and lawsuits. But most importantly, their experiences help them tailor case strategies for the unique situations faced by their clients. Private lawyers charge […]

Read more

The Deadliest Highway Stretches in Texas

Almost every year, Texas is the state with the most fatal highway accidents in the nation. In 2021, there were just shy of 4,500 deaths on roadways in the state.  But this fact is not so surprising when you consider that there are over 300,000 miles of roads and highways in Texas (more than in […]

Read more

Dallas Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality

When it comes to personal injury claims, misconceptions abound. Some are overly optimistic, while others are overly pessimistic. Hopefully, the following will correct some of these misconceptions so that you can enter the personal injury settlement process with reasonable expectations.  Myth #1: You’ll Probably End Up at Trial if You Insist on a Generous Settlement […]

Read more