Personal Injury

You may already know that owners can be held responsible for negligence in dog bite cases. But what about incidents where the owner’s negligence was so substantial it was actually criminal? At Mathias Raphael PLLC Accident & Injury Lawyers, we represent victims who have suffered as a result of dog attacks. Read our blog to learn more about criminal liability for dog…

Ford Issues Recall of Hundreds of Thousands of Escape & Fusion Vehicles, Citing Rollaway Risk If you drive a 2013 – 2016 Fusion or a 2013 – 2014 Escape, you may have a dangerous gearshift problem on your hands. Ford has recently recalled these vehicles because of an error with a bushing intended to keep the car’s shifter cable in place. This…

Common Defects that Cause Car Accidents You’re probably aware of the specific human behaviors which tend to cause car accidents, such as: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (or both) Failure to adhere to traffic rules, signs, and lights Putting on makeup while driving Road rage and aggressive driving Texting while driving Talking on the phone while driving Driving in…

Late last month, our clients—Brandon and Christina Roy—experienced an unpleasant wake up as their apartment’s ceiling completely collapsed. Hundreds of pounds of plaster-covered sheetrock and insulation plummeted in the early morning. Fortunately, no one was harmed when the collapse occurred after Brandon alerted his wife, Christina, upstairs after hearing the first crack. “Had it not been for him, I would’ve stayed in…

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit on Your Child’s Behalf As a parent, you are legally able to file a personal injury lawsuit for your injured child. Legal guardians also have this right. Parents and legal guardians are able to negotiate and speak for their child in legal matters If injured through a negligent or irresponsible third party, children under the age of…

Call (214) 739-0100 Immediately if You Have Been Injured in a Hit and Run Accident. One of the best things you can do for yourself in the immediate aftermath of a hit and run accident is to secure qualified legal representation. As soon as you reach out to our team at Mathias Raphael PLLC Accident & Injury Lawyers, we go to work…

Common Examples of Distracted Driving Distracted driving causes innumerable car accidents every year, injuring and killing many people as a result. Being hit by a distracted driver can cause very expensive and personally costly harm, including everything from medical bills to permanent disability and mental anguish. Distracted driving takes many forms, including: Texting while driving Reading messages while driving Talking with one…

It can be a terrifying experience to see your child attacked by a vicious animal or learn about it afterward. In addition to being scary, it can also result in some surprise expenses, such as hospital stays, surgery, medical treatments, and more, depending on the nature of your child’s injury. If your child’s injury and the related expenses came about because the…

If you have been harmed in an accident involving a gun, you already know how scary it can be. Guns are powerful machines and an error, whether human or mechanical, can result in serious injury or death. Many gun-related accidents occur because of user error or recklessness. In such cases, the person who made the mistakes that led to your injuries is…

Catastrophic injury cases fall under the umbrella of personal injury, despite being uniquely different in comparison to a standard personal injury case. This is due to the fact that catastrophic injuries are often life-altering and permanently debilitating, requiring life-long treatment and care, which can become incredibly expensive over the course of one’s life. In addition to the financial cost, catastrophic injuries generally…