You may not know it, but you have legal rights if you were harmed at the hands of a medical professional. Just because a doctor is in a position of authority doesn’t mean that you can’t recoup damages. In fact, doctors have a legal duty to treat patients with a high degree of care. When a doctor breaches that duty...
Continue ReadingFiling a personal injury claim is typically the best–and often the only–way to recover compensation after you have been wrongly harmed by another’s negligence. And while many personal injury cases are straightforward, this doesn’t mean that getting a fair settlement is easy. In fact, even if your case appears to be cut and dry, there are a number of...
Continue ReadingEighteen-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other types of big rigs are heavy and carry massive amounts of cargo. Accordingly, the injuries from these accidents are in some cases severe. Getting the maximum amount of compensation to your claim makes a major difference in terms of your recovery. Every truck accident is different. However, the following gives you some idea of what...
Continue ReadingIf you have suffered an injury due to another’s negligence, you may have heard about the benefits of a free meeting with a personal injury lawyer near you. During a free consultation, you can discuss your case with the attorney, receive legal advice regarding what steps to take next, and get an honest opinion regarding whether or not you...
Continue ReadingThe oil and gas industry has one of the highest oilfield injury rates in the country and our oil field lawyers want to discuss the most common on-the-job oilfield injuries. The oil and gas industry in Texas and New Mexico has been a gift to the economy. It helps many residents earn money and secure a future for themselves and...
Continue ReadingWrongful death lawsuits exist to compensate surviving family members when someone else causes a loved one’s death. Had your loved one lived, they could have brought a personal injury lawsuit themselves and held the defendant accountable for injuring them through negligent or reckless conduct. Simply because the victim has died, the defendant is not let off the hook. Instead,...
Continue ReadingIn New Mexico, personal injury victims must file their lawsuit seeking compensation for their injuries within three years of the date the personal injury accident occurs. In Texas, the relevant statute of limitations is two years from the date of the personal injury accident.
Continue ReadingCar accidents are at an all-time high in Texas, and those numbers are only increasing. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 1 reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds; and from 2015 to 2016, car accident fatalities increased by 5.45%. If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident, you will likely need to obtain a copy...
Continue ReadingNot having health insurance is taking a gamble, and if involved in an accident, such as a car crash, you may be wondering whether you should see a doctor. In some cases, you may have no choice; your injuries may be so severe that not seeking medical care simply isn’t an option. If injuries are minor, however, and you...
Continue Reading*This is a guest post from another attorney. The author’s views are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of our firm. This does not constitute an endorsement of any attorney or firm. When you think about daylight savings time, personal injury law is probably one of the last things that come to your mind. Yet, every...
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