Drunk Driver Hit Me — Can I Get Punitive Damages?
Texas law allows punitive damages in drunk driving accident cases when the injured person can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the impaired driver acted with gross negligence, but these awards are subject to statutory caps and require careful legal strategy.
A drunk driver...
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What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident
The steps you take in the minutes and hours after a car accident in Galveston County can shape your entire recovery, both physically and financially.
You are shaken up, your car is damaged, and you have no idea what comes next. That feeling of uncertainty...
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Truck Accident Settlement Values: What Actually Drives the Numbers
Truck accident settlements depend on injury severity, available insurance coverage, how clearly fault can be established, and other factors. Most commercial trucks carry at least $750,000 in required coverage, far more than a standard car, but recovering fair compensation still requires building a strong case.
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What If You Were Partially at Fault? How Comparative Fault Works
In Texas, being partially at fault for an accident does not automatically bar you from recovering compensation. Under the state’s modified comparative fault rule, you can still pursue a claim as long as your share of responsibility is 50 percent or less.
After an accident,...
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Common Driving Behaviors That Can Lead to Accidents
Negligent driving behaviors like speeding, tailgating, and improper lane changes cause thousands of accidents each year. Understanding these behaviors helps victims prove liability.
Negligent driving behaviors cause the majority of car accidents in Texas and across the country. When drivers speed, follow too closely, change...
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Top Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Attorney
Hiring the right personal injury attorney in Galveston County can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or workplace incident, your initial consultation is your opportunity to evaluate the attorney’s experience, approach, and communication style. This guide outlines the most important...
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Steps to Take After a Serious Injury
A serious injury can happen in seconds but have lasting consequences. What you do immediately after an accident can significantly affect both your recovery and your ability to pursue compensation later. Taking the right steps, like getting prompt medical care, documenting the scene, preserving evidence, reporting the incident, and consulting with an...
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Why It’s Important for Your Attorney to Be Board-Certified
When you’ve been injured in an accident, the quality of your legal representation can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case. Not all attorneys are equally qualified to handle complex personal injury claims, and one clear way to measure a lawyer’s skill and commitment is through board certification. This...
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Telephone Calls Sequel
I still like to call people on the phone to try to work out a problem. In my work life, most problems and issues deal with trying to resolve injury claims, car rental issues, where are the medical records, where is the check issue....all aspects of personal injury claims. State Farm is...
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Our Office Is Texas! And Beyond!
OUR OFFICE IS WHEREVER YOU ARE if you have a personal injury or wrongful death question about a Texas case! It doesn't matter where you are, Houston, Dallas, Galveston, Fort Worth, El Paso, San Antonio, Lubbock, and everywhere in between. You can be in London, Texas or London, England; Paris, Texas or...
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Telephone Calls
If you try to call anyone in any line of work, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to get someone on the phone. I think many businesses use this as a strategy to make people give up on whatever complaint they have. If you call my office, and if I am...
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Corporate Response to Potential Danger
I've been dealing with injuries and deaths in all sorts of settings and venues for 40 years. I have an on the job education in risk management. I have seen hazards lying in wait for the multiple factors that always come together for an injury or death. If I see something, if...
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