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On June 14, 2021, Ford is recalling 17,616 F-Series Super Duty trucks due to the improper installation of the front wheel hub extenders that causes the tire and wheel assembly to detach from the front axle. The problem was discovered after two reported incidents involved the detachment of the left-front wheel while driving. Owners of the following 2021 models should receive a recall notification:  F-350 F-450…

On June 17, 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 19 into law, making it more difficult for injured victims in truck accidents to recover damages from trucking companies. The bill passed in the House in April, while the Senate passed the bill in May. According to HB 19, victims must first prove in court that the driver was liable before filing a lawsuit against their…

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in Texas, not only can you file a personal injury lawsuit in Dallas against the at-fault party, but you may also pursue damages against a business or even a third party that provided the labile driver with alcohol. Claims against alcohol vendors are known as “dram shop” cases,…

One of the most important steps you must take after suffering an injury caused by another person’s negligence or recklessness is hiring a personal injury attorney in Dallas to help you recover your entitled compensation. Fortunately, most lawyers offer prospective clients a free initial consultation to discuss their claims. Since the outcome of your personal injury lawsuit will impact the rest of your…

If you have recently been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be dealing with his/her insurance company after filing a claim. It is not uncommon for the insurer to offer you an initial settlement within a few weeks or even days to resolve the case. Financially, you may benefit from using the money to pay for your medical expenses, property…

Many of us are taught that it is polite to apologize any time we accidentally hurt or inconvenience someone else – no matter who was to blame for the incident. But when it comes to car accidents, saying sorry can do more harm than good. Here are a few reasons why you should never say sorry after a car accident:  Apologizing can…

Gathering evidence after a car accident is one of the most important steps you must take to preserve an accurate depiction of the scene and protect your right to file an auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. The best way to do so is to take photographs of every detail of the collision. Fortunately, most of our smartphones are equipped with cameras to document the aftermath of a…

After being involved in a car accident, there are several steps you must take to protect your health and well-being, as well as your right to seek compensation for the damages you suffered. One important step is to call the police to the scene of the collision. In Texas, it is your legal obligation to report a crash to police if there is an injury, death,…

When you file a personal injury lawsuit in Dallas, Texas, you may be eligible for economic damages or non-economic damages. Economic damages may include: Medical expenses Lost wages Property damage And more Non-Economic damages may include: Pain and suffering Emotional distress Loss of companionship and consortium And more But in some cases, however, the law allows injured parties (plaintiff) to also seek “punitive…

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to “preserve and fortify” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on January 20, 2021 – his first day of office.   Introduced by President Barack in 2012, this program protects hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who have arrived in the United States as young children from deportation and ensures they continue living and working in the country.  To be eligible…