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Who is Liable for a Slip & Fall in a Public Place?
Slipping and falling in a public place can be a painful and embarrassing experience. However, if this happens to you, it is important to know your legal rights. Depending on the specific circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and related damages. That being said, it can be difficult to…
Types of Recovery Following a Spinal Cord Injury
An injury to the spine can cause severe and irreversible damage. A victim may never be the same again, with lasting potential effects such as permanent paralysis. In addition, a survivor living with a spinal cord injury may face long-term psychological damage and financial duress from the catastrophic injury. With treatments and legal action,…
How Can Poor Road Conditions Cause a Car Crash?
The conditions of the road surface have an enormous impact on the safety of motor vehicle travel. Dangerous road defects, hazards and issues can make it impossible for a vehicle to travel safely from point A to point B – potentially resulting in serious car accidents and injuries. If you get involved in a…
Texas Bicycle Laws You Should Know
Riding a bike is a convenient form of transportation and a great way to get some exercise. But, if you’re going to ride your bicycle on the streets, you should know that laws apply specifically to you. These laws are designed to keep motorists and cyclists safe while sharing the road. Be sure to…
Right of Way Laws in Texas
Right-of-way is a traffic concept that determines the hierarchy of who has the right to make the move first on the road. This concept helps to maintain safe conditions for everyone who is sharing the road and areas around it. This hierarchy of right-of-ways affords drivers and pedestrians a certain level of trust in…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…