Personal Injury

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…

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…

Attractive nuisance claims apply when children get hurt while trespassing. They are based on the attractive nuisance doctrine, which recognizes that children are naturally curious and do not fully comprehend the dangers of certain activities. If a child is drawn in by an attractive nuisance, or anything on someone’s property that is both dangerous or enticing to children, the property owner can…

For many families, Thanksgiving means a big meal and lots of love. Sadly, Thanksgiving can also mean car accidents, fires, and serious injuries. While you celebrate with your loved ones, be sure to keep safety in mind. This year, you may also have to take extra precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether you are behind the wheel, in the…

Several factors can cause or contribute to motorcycle accidents. Riding a motorcycle requires more skill and coordination than driving a car, and motorcycles are far less crashworthy than other vehicles. While rider inexperience is a leading cause of motorcycle crashes, the majority (63%) of accidents involve another vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about one-third of multi-vehicle motorcycle…

What Are Construction’s “Fatal Four?” Every year, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gathers statistics about workplace accidents. The federal agency then uses these statistics to make safety guidelines and reduce future accidents. Year after year, OSHA identifies the construction industry as one of the most dangerous for workers. In 2018, approximately 20% of worker deaths…

For Faulty Backup Cameras and Brake Pedals It’s bad news for Ford – and consumers of the top-selling vehicle in the United States. The automotive giant is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles in North America, including its best-selling F-Series trucks According to ABC News and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2020 versions of Ford’s vehicles are equipped with backup cameras…