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“Res ipsa loquitur” means “the thing speaks for itself.” It is a way of proving someone liable for compensation for an accident, even if you lack direct access to evidence showing exactly how the accident happened.   The Elements of Negligence:...

Were you injured while riding a motorcycle in Texas? Our Texas motorcycle accident lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers are well-versed in Texas motorcycle laws. We know how to help injured clients get the financial compensation they need....

A concussion will affect your cognition. Most accident victims experience some brain fog immediately after sustaining a concussion. This brain fog can manifest in many ways, including confusion, difficulty concentrating, and amnesia. The extent of memory loss after a brain...

Each state has its own laws that regulate car insurance. The significance of whether a state has no-fault or at-fault insurance policies comes into play when there has been a car accident. If you’re in a no-fault state and have...

An accident or personal injury can cause you to be out of work for a few weeks or months. In some cases, you may not be able to return to work or cannot perform the same type of work because...

Most lawsuits against the government are prohibited by sovereign immunity. However, you may sue the government for negligence in some cases.  There are limitations to suing government entities for tort claims. Additionally, there are strict rules that you must follow,...

Subrogation occurs when a party assumes the legal rights of another party. For example, the right to recover money for medical bills after a car accident or other personal injury.  Health insurance companies file subrogation claims against personal injury settlements...

Litigation is a formal process in which two or more parties engage in legal action against each other in order to resolve a dispute.  The proceedings of litigation can take place in a courtroom before a just judge or sometimes...

Anatomists divide the human body into four main pieces: the head, the thorax, the abdomen, and the limbs. Your thorax sits between your head and your abdomen and excludes your arms. The thorax includes several large muscle groups that you...

If you watch or play sports, you have probably heard of a rotator cuff injury. These injuries commonly happen when athletes hyperextend their shoulder or get hit in the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries can cause pain and limit the use...

When one person’s misconduct injures someone else, that person typically bears sole financial responsibility for the injury. However, when vicarious liability applies, Texas will hold a third party liable for someone else’s misconduct. This misconduct can consist of a forbidden...

Maritime workers and their families may be confused by the different maritime laws that might apply in their injury or wrongful death case. General maritime law covers many accidents and injuries on navigable waters. However, specific federal laws apply to...

Maritime workers sustain offshore injuries for many reasons. They work long hours and deal with extremely dangerous conditions while performing offshore work. When a seaman is injured in an accident, maritime law provides several legal avenues to recover compensation for...