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Important Things to Tell Your Attorney After an Accident

Key Takeaways Complete honesty is essential: Your attorney needs to know all facts, including negative or embarrassing details, to build an effective legal strategy and avoid surprises. Attorney-client privilege protects you: Everything…

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How Long After a Car Accident Can You File a Claim in Texas?

After a car accident that causes serious injuries, you might spend weeks recovering in the hospital, attending physical therapy, and managing mounting medical bills. During this stressful time, understanding your legal deadlines…

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What to Do If you Didn’t Notice Your Injuries Till Long After a Car Accident

Key Takeaways Delayed symptoms are common — Adrenaline, shock, and inflammation can mask serious injuries like concussions, whiplash, and internal bleeding for hours, days, or even weeks after a crash. Seek immediate…

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Dog Bite Injury Settlement Amounts: What to Expect in Texas

Dog Bite Injury Settlement Amounts: What to Expect in Texas

Key Takeaways Average dog bite settlement amounts in Texas can range from $30,000 to $250,000, but severe cases can exceed $500,000 or more. Settlement amounts depend on injury severity, medical costs, scarring,…

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How Federal Regulations Impact Truck Accident Lawsuits

Key Takeaways Federal regulations establish baseline safety standards that commercial trucking companies and drivers must follow, creating legal benchmarks for measuring negligence in accident cases. FMCSA hours-of-service rules limit driving time to…

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What If I Have a Wreck With Someone Who Doesn’t Have Insurance?

Key Takeaways Approximately 1 in 8 drivers in Texas is uninsured, making car accidents with uninsured drivers disturbingly common. If hit by an uninsured driver, you can file a claim through your…

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What Are My Rights After Returning From Being Out On Workers’ Compensation?

Key Takeaways Texas law protects employees from retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. You have the right to return to work after a workers' comp injury, but your employer may not…

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What Happens If I Owe Money on a Totaled Vehicle?

Key Takeaways If you still owe money on your totaled car, the insurance payout goes to your lender first—not directly to you. Gap insurance for totaled cars covers the difference between what…

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Are Dogs Really Dangerous?

Key Takeaways Approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States every year, with nearly 1 in 5 requiring medical attention. Dog bite statistics by breed show that certain breeds are…

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Houston Leash Law: What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Injured by an Unleashed Dog

Key Takeaways Houston's leash law requires dogs to be physically restrained when off their owner's property. Violating the city of Houston leash law can result in fines up to $500. If an…

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