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Loss of Consortium Claims in Catastrophic Injury Cases  

In Texas, negligence and misconduct have consequences. Someone who gets injured by another person has the right to seek justice in the form of financial compensation for their related losses. This may include loss of…

Life Care Plans in Personal Injury Claims

Justice in a personal injury claim is not just about short-term medical bills—it’s about ensuring an injured person can afford the care, support, and resources they will need for the rest of their life. In…

Hypoxic Brain Injury Claims in Texas: Causes and Legal Options

When the brain is deprived of oxygen, even briefly, the consequences can be devastating. A hypoxic brain injury can result in permanent neurological damage, cognitive impairment, paralysis, or death. If oxygen deprivation occurred because of…

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Levels: Moderate to Severe

A moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often catastrophic. Unlike mild concussions, these injuries frequently result in long-term cognitive impairment, physical disability, or permanent life changes. If your injury resulted from a car…

How Much Is a Permanent Disability Lawsuit Worth in Texas?

In Texas, a lawsuit involving a catastrophic injury that results in permanent disability can lead to a jury verdict ranging from $100,000 to multiple millions of dollars, depending on the circumstances. The value of a…

Fourth-Degree Burns and When They Require Amputation

Burns can cause serious damage to the skin and layers of underlying tissues, muscles and even bones. A fourth-degree burn – the most severe type – may cause enough physical destruction to require a medically…

Expert Witnesses Needed in Catastrophic Injury Cases

If you suffer a catastrophic or life-altering injury in Texas, proving liability and full damages requires more than basic evidence. As the plaintiff, you carry the burden of proof. In complex cases involving paralysis, traumatic…

Analyzing Icy Road Crashes in Texas

Over the last decade, Texas has recorded more than 34,000 crashes during winter road conditions, including periods when roads were icy, snowy, or slushy. Those years include the historic February 2021 winter storm, referred to…

What Is the Average Settlement for a Spinal Cord Injury in Texas?

Spinal cord injury settlements in Texas can vary widely from case to case. For this reason, it is critical not to base the estimated value of your case on any “average” amount. Spine and back…

Loss of Consortium Claims in Catastrophic Injury Cases  

In Texas, negligence and misconduct have consequences. Someone who gets injured by another person has the right to seek justice in the form of financial compensation for their related losses. This may include loss of…

Life Care Plans in Personal Injury Claims

Justice in a personal injury claim is not just about short-term medical bills—it’s about ensuring an injured person can afford the care, support, and resources they will need for the rest of their life. In…

Hypoxic Brain Injury Claims in Texas: Causes and Legal Options

When the brain is deprived of oxygen, even briefly, the consequences can be devastating. A hypoxic brain injury can result in permanent neurological damage, cognitive impairment, paralysis, or death. If oxygen deprivation occurred because of…

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Levels: Moderate to Severe

A moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often catastrophic. Unlike mild concussions, these injuries frequently result in long-term cognitive impairment, physical disability, or permanent life changes. If your injury resulted from a car…

How Much Is a Permanent Disability Lawsuit Worth in Texas?

In Texas, a lawsuit involving a catastrophic injury that results in permanent disability can lead to a jury verdict ranging from $100,000 to multiple millions of dollars, depending on the circumstances. The value of a…

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Does Amazon Train Its Delivery Drivers?

Many consumers associate the Amazon brand with convenience, efficiency, and affordability. The company has cemented its status as an indispensable part of customers’ lives by offering just about every product under the sun, as well as services such as same-day…

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Impacto Austin

Impact Austin es una organización de donación colectiva de mujeres con sede en Austin, que financia organizaciones sin fines de lucro del centro de Texas que brindan servicios en los condados de Bastrop, Hays, Travis y Williamson. ABRIL 2022 Sesión…

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How Often Do Auto Accident Settlements Exceed Insurance Policy Limits?

If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have a legal right to collect compensation, or damages, from the at-fault party. These damages cover medical expenses, lost earnings, diminished capacity to work, and…

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An Unexpected Consequence of COVID-19 May Be More Austin Delivery Truck Accidents

The COVID-19 case count in Austin has entered the hundreds. With Travis County  sheltering in place and non-essential businesses operations suspended to avoid further spread, overall vehicle traffic has decreased. However, there has been a sharp increase in demand for…

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Protecting Your Personal Injury Case During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life for Austin residents, including access to non-emergency medical care. Health care providers and facilities have limited their services in order to halt the spread of the virus and reserve medical…

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When to Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident

If you have sustained injuries in a car accident on Austin roads, waiting to take action can cost you. Delaying medical treatment in hopes that your injury will resolve itself can both jeopardize your health and make it difficult to…

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How Do I Estimate Future Medical Costs in a Spinal Injury Accident?

Estimating future medical costs for any car accident injury is difficult, but spinal injuries are particularly complicated. It is not always possible to tell how serious or permanent the injury is from the outset; you need to seek treatment and…

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Could Covid-19 Cause More Commercial Vehicle Accidents?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and shelter-in-place measures have reduced the number of passenger cars on America’s highways and interstates. Yet delivery drivers are out in full force, trying to meet the demands of an immobilized public that relies…

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What Happens When You Crash in an Uber or Lyft?

Rideshare services provide convenient transportation on busy Austin roads and allow drivers to earn income on a flexible schedule. But if you happen to be involved in an Uber or Lyft accident, dealing with insurance companies is anything but convenient. …

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Self-Driving Cars May Increase Uber Accidents

Since 2004, when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) first kicked off a challenge to build the best automated vehicle, the concept of self-driving cars has captured the imagination of tech gurus and businesses alike. Proponents of self-driving cars…

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Fuera de la juventud

Out Youth es una organización dedicada a crear un entorno seguro para los jóvenes LGBTQIA+ y sus aliados. Durante los últimos 31 años, Out Youth ha brindado programas y servicios para que jóvenes de todas las orientaciones sexuales e identidades…

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Why You Should Consult a Lawyer to Help with Your Commercial Vehicle Accident Injury

The decisions you make following a commercial vehicle accident can be crucial to your efforts to obtain financial recovery for your injuries and other losses. But navigating the processes of seeking medical treatment and communicating with insurance providers can be…

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