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Attacked by a Neighbor’s Pet? What to Do Next
It usually happens close to home. You’re walking to the mailbox, out for a jog, or your kid is playing in the front yard, and the neighbor’s dog gets loose. These situations are hard because you know the people involved. Nobody wants to start a feud with the…
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What Your Police Report Really Means
Does Texas Require Reporting Every Accident to Police? Texas law requires drivers to report an accident to local police or the Department of Transportation whenever the crash results in injury, death, or property damage exceeding a specific dollar threshold set by state statute currently in effect. A Coppell…
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Hurt in an Uber or Lyft? Here’s What to Do Next
Most of us don’t think twice when we hop in the back of an Uber or Lyft. You tap a button, the car shows up, and you scroll your phone until you get where you’re going. Nobody plans on a crash. But when one happens, being a rideshare…
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Why State Minimum Coverage Falls Short
A Carrollton resident hurt in a serious car accident often assumes the at-fault driver’s insurance will fully and automatically cover whatever damages the crash actually caused to their vehicle and person. Texas sets minimum insurance requirements considerably lower than what many serious accidents actually require in practice, leaving…
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Common Claim Questions Texans Ask
Does Being Partly at Fault End My Claim? Not necessarily true. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover damages as long as your own percentage of fault does not exceed fifty percent. Your recovery gets reduced by your own percentage of fault, but crossing…
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Why Your Reason for Being There Matters
The Question That Comes Before Everything Else Before a Texas slip and fall claim can move forward, one foundational question has to be answered first: what was the injured person’s legal status on the property at the time of the fall. Texas law recognizes three distinct categories, and…
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What Insurance Adjusters Consider After an Accident
After an accident is reported to an insurance company, an adjuster may be assigned to investigate the claim. For someone who has never dealt with an insurance claim, the process can feel mysterious. What is the adjuster looking for? Why are photographs requested? Why do medical records matter?…
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The Reality of Pedestrian Accidents: Severe Injuries and Full Compensation
Being hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk is one of the most serious situations a personal injury attorney handles. There’s no steel frame around a pedestrian, no airbag, no crumple zone. When a vehicle strikes a person on foot, even at a relatively low speed,…
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Self-Driving Vehicle Accidents in Texas: Who Is the Defendant When the Car Is the Problem
Texas is one of the most active states in the country when it comes to autonomous vehicle testing and deployment. Waymo, Tesla, and other companies are operating or testing self-driving technology on Texas roads right now, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As that presence grows, so does a…
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