Dealing With PTSD After a Motorcycle Crash

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with war veterans and military members who have been in active combat zones. However, PTSD is not restricted to soldiers. Anyone who experiences or survives a traumatic event, including motor vehicle accidents, can come away with lasting psychological trauma. If you develop PTSD after a motorcycle accident,…

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How Old Must You Be to Ride on the Back of a Motorcycle in Texas?

Motorcycle accidents can happen to even the most seasoned rider in Texas. Negligent and distracted motor vehicle drivers can fail to see motorcycles and cause devastating accidents. In a motorcycle accident, a child passenger is especially vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries. In Texas, the law states that a child must be at least…

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What Are The Long Term Effects of a Concussion?

A concussion is considered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused when the brain is shaken back and forth due to a violent jolt or a blow to the head. People commonly suffer concussions from car accidents, slip and falls, and high-impact sports. Since concussions are typically considered a mild TBI, many are unaware that…

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What are the Leading Causes of Brain Injuries?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of disability and death in the U.S. The leading causes of TBIs are as follows.  Falls (40.5%) Fall accidents are the primary cause of TBIs. Children younger than four and adults older than 75 are at a particularly high risk of suffering a TBI in a…

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Bexar County $2,925,000 Jury Verdict

On July 22, 2022, the Hill Law Firm secured an almost three million dollar verdict for a woman that was injured in a terrible car crash. On the date of the incident, the plaintiff was a passenger in a Lyft driven by a Lyft driver. As the Lyft driver approached an intersection wtih a…

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injured Truck Drivers?

Trucking is a dangerous job. Between the risk of truck accidents and health conditions caused by sitting for long periods of time, you could be at risk of many different injuries and illnesses as a trucker in Texas. You will most likely have different recovery options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for…

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Is Work-Related Stress Covered by Texas Workers’ Comp?

Workers in Texas are not only at risk of physical injuries from their jobs. Employees can also suffer mental and psychological harm from excessive stress in the workplace or witnessing unusually traumatic events. It is important to note, however, that the Texas workers’ compensation system typically does not cover stress. In general, you can…

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Common Causes of On-the-Job Injuries in the United States

Many risks and hazards can cause serious injuries and even deaths while at work in the United States. Sadly, not all employers take the safety and health of their employees seriously. This increases the odds of workplace disasters. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, there were a total of 178,600 reportable non-fatal work…

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What to Do Following a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident in Texas

It is against the law to flee the scene of an accident in Texas without stopping. Unfortunately, this is what many drivers do when they are too afraid to face the consequences of their actions. A hit-and-run motorcycle accident can be especially damaging, as a vulnerable motorcyclist may not receive the immediate medical attention…

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6 Signs Your Child May Have Suffered a Birth Injury

A birth injury can refer to many different types of injuries suffered by an infant before birth, during labor and delivery, or shortly after being born. It is a type of medical malpractice, meaning that a health care provider caused or contributed to the injury and the family may have grounds for a lawsuit….

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