April 2019

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What Causes Construction Site Accidents?

Construction is consistently at the top of the list of deadly jobs in the United States. This is due in part because of inherent industry dangers, such as working from heights and with heavy equipment….

Third-Party Claims in Austin Work Injury Cases

If you get injured while performing the tasks of your job in Austin, Texas, you may not fully understand your rights. You might jump into a fast workers’ compensation settlement, for example, without discussing the…

Employer Negligence in Austin Workplace Accidents

As a hard-working employee in Austin, the last thing you expect when you clock in at work is to be going home with a serious injury. Unfortunately, this is the reality for thousands of Texas…

Legal Help for Victims of the Austin Explosion on Double Spur Loop

A major explosion in northwest Austin has left multiple people injured, dozens of homes damaged, and a community in shock. If you or your family were affected by this tragedy, FVF Law is here to…

What to Do If You Are Injured on a Construction Site

A construction site accident can be a scary and severely harmful experience, leading to major injuries that impact a worker physically, mentally and financially. It is common for injured construction workers in Texas to have…

What Does Premises Liability Insurance Cover?

In Texas, when an injury is caused by a dangerous property condition, the property owner or controller can be held responsible for the victim’s injuries. This is known as a premises liability claim, and it’s…

What Do You Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Texas?

A motorcycle accident is often highly traumatic and damaging for the motorcycle rider. Crash-related injuries can be severe or life-changing, resulting in expensive medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.  Knowing exactly what steps…

What Damages Are Available in Construction Injury Cases?

Every year, thousands of harmful accidents are reported within the construction industry. Texas construction workers could be at risk of injuries due to the nature of the job as well as dangerous conditions and environments…

Texas Bills SB 30 & HB 4806: How These Bills Could Harm Injury Victims

Education is very important to us at FVF Law. Here is our run down of two proposed Texas State legislation bills—SB 30 and HB 4806 —that could have a devastating impact on injured Texans and…

What Determines Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident?

A serious car accident can be one of the most frightening and debilitating events – not only leading to financial stress but upending your life. If you get injured in a car accident in Texas,…

What Causes Construction Site Accidents?

Construction is consistently at the top of the list of deadly jobs in the United States. This is due in part because of inherent industry dangers, such as working from heights and with heavy equipment….

Third-Party Claims in Austin Work Injury Cases

If you get injured while performing the tasks of your job in Austin, Texas, you may not fully understand your rights. You might jump into a fast workers’ compensation settlement, for example, without discussing the…

Employer Negligence in Austin Workplace Accidents

As a hard-working employee in Austin, the last thing you expect when you clock in at work is to be going home with a serious injury. Unfortunately, this is the reality for thousands of Texas…

Legal Help for Victims of the Austin Explosion on Double Spur Loop

A major explosion in northwest Austin has left multiple people injured, dozens of homes damaged, and a community in shock. If you or your family were affected by this tragedy, FVF Law is here to…

What to Do If You Are Injured on a Construction Site

A construction site accident can be a scary and severely harmful experience, leading to major injuries that impact a worker physically, mentally and financially. It is common for injured construction workers in Texas to have…

What Does Premises Liability Insurance Cover?

In Texas, when an injury is caused by a dangerous property condition, the property owner or controller can be held responsible for the victim’s injuries. This is known as a premises liability claim, and it’s…

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Can’t Afford to Pay Your Hospital Bill After Your Accident? Here’s What Happens.

After a traumatic accident, victims are often left to cope with exorbitant medical bills for the treatment of their injuries. According to CDC data from 2013, in Texas, motor vehicle accident fatalities were responsible for a total of $37 million…

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Lime Bike Accidents in Austin Are Getting Out of Control

In February 2019, Austin became one of the first cities to experience a scooter rider fatality when a UT exchange student was hit by a car while riding on the I-35 frontage road near Sixth Street. Police are still investigating…

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What to Expect With Your Car Accident Settlement

If you’ve experienced the misfortune of a car accident at the fault of another person, you’re entitled to seek compensation for your short- and long-term harms and losses through a personal injury claim. This is designed to help you offset…

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When to Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident

A car accident is never easy to deal with, because you never expect it to happen to you. Along with the stress and trauma of the accident itself, as well as any sustained injuries, comes a whole host of stressors,…

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How Much Do Accident Lawyers Charge?

Many people who are hurt in car accidents wonder whether it makes sense to contact a personal injury lawyer. One main concern about reaching out to a lawyer to discuss their case is not knowing whether they will be charged…

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When You Need Your Money Now: Car Accident Settlement Loans

Car accidents are not cheap, especially when there are injuries involved: medical bills, lost productivity, emergency medical services, property damage, and other expenses bring the total annual economic impact of motor vehicle accidents up to $242 billion, according to the…

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Hospital Liens in Texas: What You Need to Know

More and more, we are hearing from people who went to the hospital after suffering an injury, only to receive a letter in the mail days, weeks, or months later notifying them that the hospital has filed a lien against…

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Do I Need to Pay Taxes on a Car Accident Settlement?

If you’ve recently experienced a car accident, you know that the stress from medical bills can be overwhelming. Fortunately, financial compensation can offer at least a bit of relief. If you’ve settled a car accident case with a third-party insurance…

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Why You Should Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer Even If You Don’t Want To

If you’ve been involved in an accident, you have most likely experienced physical pain, and perhaps serious, lifetime injuries. Maybe you suffered broken bones, permanent nerve damage or worse, or maybe you are only feeling a bit of residual pain…

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Austin’s Boom: What Has It Meant for Construction Site Accidents?

Austin residents don’t need to be told the numbers to know that we’ve been undergoing a huge population boom. All it takes is a drive down Mopac or a jaunt up to Round Rock to understand just how rapidly our…

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