Discovery is one of the stages of a personal injury lawsuit before a case goes to trial. Each party uses various discovery methods to obtain information about the facts related to the lawsuit. This puts both parties on equal footing...
Contingency Fee
There are many different types of personal injury cases. The common element in all cases is that someone was injured because of another person’s negligence, intentional acts, or wrongdoing. The other common element is that the injured person sustained damages...
What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?
Negligence is the basis of most personal injury cases in Texas. Negligence per se is a form of negligence used in cases involving actions that violate the law. Negligence per se can make it possible for individuals to win a...
Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
Many personal injury cases are won or lost based on the testimony of an expert witness. They are usually the preferred method of proving damages. Sometimes, expert witnesses are required, such as in medical malpractice cases. Expert witnesses testify at...
What Does It Mean to Mitigate Damages?
If an accident results in injuries, the victim can sue the negligent party for damages. Some cases can be easy to sort out, but what if the victim played a role in causing the accident or made their damages worse?...
What Is a Breach of Duty?
In Texas, personal injury cases require one party to prove the other party’s negligence led to their accident and subsequent injuries. Part of the process involves proving that the other party had a duty to the victim but failed to...
What’s Causation and How Do I Prove It?
During rush hour, a car races through a red light and plows into two other vehicles. As the first car comes to an abrupt stop in the middle of the intersection, another car runs into its rear end. Meanwhile, the...
What Are Economic Damages?
Emotional frustration and financial strain often follow a personal injury. Those who sustain serious injuries due to someone else’s negligence may be entitled to compensation for their losses. This compensation is known as damages, and it could make your post-accident...
What Are Punitive Damages?
If you’ve been injured in an accident at the hands of another, you may be wondering about the damages you could be awarded in a jury verdict or negotiated settlement. Texas has three types of damages available in personal injury...
What Is Contributory Fault?
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you have a right to sue the person (the defendant) who caused the accident. This personal injury claim is often pursued under the legal theory of negligence. How Do I Prove Negligence? In...
What Is Strict Liability?
When another party injures you, that party can be liable for your damages. Liability is a legally enforceable claim against another party. Damages are the economic losses and pain and suffering an accident victim sustains. A tort is when one...
Who Is a Third Party in a Personal Injury Case?
A typical personal injury lawsuit involves one plaintiff and one defendant. However, there are many times when a third party gets involved - either voluntarily or involuntarily. These third parties include third-party plaintiffs, third-party defendants, intervenors, and interpleaders. We explain...
What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
Personal injury lawyers handle a variety of cases related to injuries caused by accidents, negligence, or other wrongful acts. A personal injury is a harm or damage to a person's body, emotions, or mind. Personal injury cases do not include...
Can A Totally Inexperienced Person Become A Federal Judge?
The Trump Administration took great pride in filling vacant federal judge positions. However, some of the former President’s appointments were surrounded by controversy. Some appointees faced past scandals and allegations of wrongdoing. Other appointees lacked experience and were not recommended...
What’s Causing Neck and Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident?
Pain in the back and neck represents one of the most common complaints after a car accident. This pain may range from general soreness to intense, debilitating pain. Pain may appear immediately after the crash. It may also manifest after...
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...
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to an Adjuster?
When you have been involved in a car accident, you will probably spend plenty of time dealing with insurance companies. There’s a good chance an insurance adjuster will call you to ask for a recorded statement regarding the accident. Although...
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...