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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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

School bus accidents are devastating and often involve vulnerable school-aged children. In an effort to protect students from being hit by vehicles when getting on and off of school buses, Texas has strict bus stop laws that all drivers must follow. Learning more about the school bus laws in Texas can help you ensure…

If you get injured in a work-related accident, you may qualify for workers’ compensation and/or a settlement from a personal injury claim in Texas. A key piece of evidence used in most work injury claims is eyewitness accounts. If no one was around to witness your work injury, however, this does not mean that…

Construction zone accidents can be deadly for all involved. Construction is an inherently dangerous industry for workers in the U.S. There are certain mistakes and wrongful acts, however, that can increase the risk of a construction zone accident. Determining who is liable, or financially responsible, for a construction accident in Texas takes an investigation…

Pedestrian accidents are some of the most devastating types of collisions. They are often catastrophic or fatal for pedestrians, as the human body cannot withstand the impact of a large and heavy motor vehicle. In 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles reported 717 pedestrian deaths due to traffic accidents. If you walk or…

Motorcycle accidents occur frequently on the roads and highways of Texas. Even with less traffic on the road in 2020, the Texas Department of Transportation reported a 17 percent increase in motorcyclist deaths compared to 2019. In 2020, 482 motorcyclists lost their lives and 1,856 were seriously injured in traffic accidents in Texas. If…