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What Is Barratry in Texas Law?

FVF Law Firm was recently featured on CBS Austin discussing an important matter we believe everyone should be made aware of: barratry. Essentially, barratry is the illegal practice of attorneys making unsolicited contact with injured…

What’s the Statute of Limitations for Construction Injuries in Texas?

Texas construction sites are too often the settings of disasters that send one or multiple workers to the hospital. Sadly, many of the worst accidents, injuries and deaths in construction are caused by negligence, or…

What Happens if Your Employer Fails to Report Your Construction Injury in Texas?

Workplace accidents are more common in the construction industry than in most other jobs in Texas. If you get injured in a construction site accident while working, it is critical to know your rights and…

Your Rights If You’re Injured on a Non-Union Construction Site in Austin

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Austin, Texas, with thousands of worker injuries reported annually in this sector. Unfortunately, if you get injured in an accident at a non-union construction site…

What Qualifies as a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas Law?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious type of harm that can occur in many different accidents, including falls and car crashes. Understanding what qualifies as a traumatic brain injury or TBI in Texas law…

Understanding Joint and Several Liability in Texas 

If you get hurt because of the actions of someone else in Texas, such as a careless driver or a negligent property owner, you could qualify for financial compensation to help you pay for your…

Third-Degree Burn Complications That Require Long-Term Care in Texas

A third-degree burn is the most severe category of burn injury. It is also known as a “full-thickness burn” because it affects deep underlying tissues rather than only the top layer of skin. This serious…

How the Sudden Emergency Defense Works in Texas Law

In Texas, you have the right to seek financial compensation from another driver if he or she is at fault for causing your car accident. If one of you experienced a sudden or unexpected emergency,…

What Is Barratry in Texas Law?

FVF Law Firm was recently featured on CBS Austin discussing an important matter we believe everyone should be made aware of: barratry. Essentially, barratry is the illegal practice of attorneys making unsolicited contact with injured…

What’s the Statute of Limitations for Construction Injuries in Texas?

Texas construction sites are too often the settings of disasters that send one or multiple workers to the hospital. Sadly, many of the worst accidents, injuries and deaths in construction are caused by negligence, or…

What Happens if Your Employer Fails to Report Your Construction Injury in Texas?

Workplace accidents are more common in the construction industry than in most other jobs in Texas. If you get injured in a construction site accident while working, it is critical to know your rights and…

Your Rights If You’re Injured on a Non-Union Construction Site in Austin

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Austin, Texas, with thousands of worker injuries reported annually in this sector. Unfortunately, if you get injured in an accident at a non-union construction site…

What Qualifies as a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas Law?

A traumatic brain injury is a serious type of harm that can occur in many different accidents, including falls and car crashes. Understanding what qualifies as a traumatic brain injury or TBI in Texas law…

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What You Shouldn’t Say to Insurance Adjusters After an Accident

After a motor vehicle collision, you will likely have to work with an insurance adjuster at some point – either from your own insurance company or the insurer of another driver. During these interactions, it’s important that you are careful…

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Checklist for What to Do After a Car Accident in Texas

If you are involved in a car accident in Texas, it’s essential that you know how to proceed to protect your legal rights. Keep this checklist handy in case you ever need it. Stay at the Scene Texas law requires…

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What to Do When the At-Fault Driver Is Uninsured or Underinsured 

Texas law requires all drivers to maintain liability insurance in case they cause an accident with another driver. Despite this law, the Insurance Information Institute estimates that 8.3% of drivers, or about 1 out of every 12 drivers, in Texas…

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The Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims in Texas

Texas laws regarding time limits for filing personal injury claims can dramatically impact your ability to recover fair compensation. Here is what you need to know about the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Texas. What Are Statutes…

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What Damages Are Available in Car Accident Cases?

A serious car accident can have a significant, lasting impact on your life. They can cause an unexpected financial burden, severe injury, and even impact your ability to earn income in the future. Fortunately, you may be able to recover…

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Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Claims

Chemical plant explosions can account for some of Texas’s most serious workplace accidents. Explosions and fires at the plants can cause employees to sustain life-altering injuries. It is important for victims to seek legal assistance as soon as possible after…

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How to Use Social Media Responsibly After a Car Accident

If you make an insurance claim, the insurance adjuster assigned to your case will likely research any publicly available information about you. Things you report online are also discoverable if your case goes to court, so it is vital that…

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How to Obtain a Copy of Your Austin Car Accident Police Report 

If you are involved in a car accident, you may need a car accident police report for your claim. Here is what you need to know about obtaining your Austin car accident police report. When Are Car Accident Reports Made?…

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Common Insurance Tactics to Look Out for After a Car Accident

Despite the heartwarming commercials about how neighborly they are and how they’ll be there for us when we need them, insurance companies are your adversary when you’re trying to resolve your car accident claim. They are multi-million or billion-dollar companies…

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Common Injuries in Car Accidents

Traffic collisions are a leading cause of serious injury and death in the United States.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost two and half million people were injured in motor vehicle collisions throughout the U.S. in…

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