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…
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…
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…
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…
Electric Scooters in Austin: What Are the Rules?
Almost overnight, it seemed like electric scooters are everywhere in Austin — on sidewalks, in bike lanes, and sometimes, much to residents’ chagrin, even abandoned in parking spots. Any change that sudden is bound to generate confusion, for both scooter…
The Insurance Company Is Offering to Pay My Medical Expenses. Should I Settle?
When dealing with a careless driver’s insurance company, it is important to understand that they do not have your best interest in mind. Instead, it is their job to pay you as little as they can get away with. So…
Recovering Your Medical Costs in a Personal Injury Case in Texas
One of the most common expenses people incur after being hurt in an accident are their medical costs. Of course, Texas allows people who were injured by another’s carelessness to recover those medical costs, but recent changes in the law…
How Can I Pay My Hospital Bill After My Accident?
After the initial shock of a serious accident begins to wear off, it’s time to start dealing with the details of your recovery. For those who have sustained an injury, a part of that process is deciding how to pay…
Everything You Need to Know About Personal Injury Protection Insurance
What is Personal Injury Protection Coverage? Personal Injury Protection, or “PIP,” is one of the most underrated auto insurance coverages you can buy. PIP is a very inexpensive coverage that can be used to help with your medical bills and…
How To Get Medical Care After An Accident Without Health Insurance
Getting the medical treatment you need after an accident is probably the most important step towards putting your life back together and building a strong personal injury case. Delaying your medical care following an accident can have serious negative consequences…
The 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Austin
You don’t need a study to tell you that Austin traffic can be pretty hair-raising; you probably see evidence of that fact on your commute every day. However, in case you require statistical proof: the Allstate America’s Best Driver’s Report,…
How Can I Keep My Medical Bills Out of Collections After a Car Accident?
Getting hurt in an accident frequently leads to unexpected medical bills, such as EMS and hospital bills. These medical providers can be aggressive about getting paid, and often threaten to send their bills to collections. But can hospital bills go…