Personal Injury

What Are the 3 Elements of Standing to Sue?

When you are injured in an accident due to another party’s negligence, you may assume you have the right to file a lawsuit against that person. However, while you might be able to file a lawsuit, the court may dismiss the case if you lack standing. Standing is a legal concept addressed in the United… read more

What is an Ambulance Chaser? 

“Ambulance chaser” is a phrase that’s commonly heard in reference to personal injury cases. While it’s usually applied to the attorney on the case, the stereotype more accurately describes another involved party: the case runner. Case runners are individuals hired by unethical attorneys who are on the hunt for new clients. These runners are not… read more

Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

When you have a personal injury claim, you likely want to know how much money you will receive when your case settles when you have a personal injury claim. Certain items will get deducted from the gross settlement amount.  It could help to get an answer to the question, “how much goes in my pocket?”… read more

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

When you meet with a personal injury attorney to discuss your case, you may disclose sensitive personal information. However, as your case progresses, you may want to ensure that the discussions between you and your lawyer are confidential.  Attorney-client privilege can give you peace of mind. It can also give you confidence that the discussions… read more

Understanding Assumption of Risk in Texas

When you’re injured, you may be able to pursue compensation by filing a claim to collect from the insurance of a negligent party. However, you don’t always have grounds to file a claim or lawsuit simply because you were injured. Many factors influence whether you can recover compensation. For example, if you were injured while… read more

Injuries to the C2 Vertebrae: The Hangman’s Fracture

Cervical fractures are serious accident injuries. The vertebrae (bones) in the neck can fracture or break during a slip and fall accident, car crash, workplace accident, or other personal injuries. In severe cases, a fractured cervical vertebrae can result in a spinal cord injury.  What is a Hangman’s Fracture? A hangman’s fracture is a term… read more

What Happens If My Insurance Claim Wasn’t Enough to Cover the Costs of My Injuries?

After you suffer injuries in an accident, you will likely have to deal with the insurer for the person or business that caused your injury. Insurance claims can usually be resolved faster than a lawsuit can. An insurance settlement after a car accident, medical error, or slip and fall accident can put money in your… read more

How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter

Settlement demand letters are used in most personal injury cases to begin settlement negotiations. These letters are generally drafted by the accident victim or the attorney for the accident victim and sent to the at-fault party’s insurance provider. The insurance company reviews the settlement demand letter and issues a response. Things You Should Know About Settlement Demand… read more

What is Causation in a Personal Injury Case?

When you are injured in a Houston accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. For example, if another driver caused a head-on car accident, you could sue the driver for loss of income, medical bills, and other damages. However, before you could recover compensation for your personal injury case, you must prove… read more

Links in the Chain of Causation

For any number of reasons, many people believe that recovering compensation after an accident with injury is a quick and easy process. Although an injured victim may be entitled to compensation under the law, they still have the burden of proving their injuries.  Perhaps even more importantly, an injured person, called the plaintiff, has to… read more