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Scooter Injuries and Lawsuits On The Rise
It seems like you can’t go anywhere around Austin or any big city anymore without encountering something dangerous involving an electric scooter. And if you read a paper or other publication, then you probably see articles about scooters as well. This weekend, my family went out to Los Angeles to see my daughter, and I…
Read MoreDog Attack Trial — What Does A Jury Get To Hear?
Last week, I had a trial that received a little press because the defendant, Cedric Benson, is a former University of Texas and NFL running back. As a result, I’ve had a number of people read the articles from the local newspaper and then ask me questions about the case. There have been a number…
Read MoreSwoop and Settle – Insurance Companies Strike Again
I have frequently written about the awful insurance company tactic of swoop and settle. Far too often, insurance companies contact a car wreck or trucking wreck victim before the victim is represented by an attorney to try and settle the case immediately. This typically results in a victim giving up the claim before the victim…
Read MoreDeposition Preparation: Your memory
When I’m getting clients prepared for their deposition, I typically have a meeting with them where I describe the deposition process, answer their questions about depositions, and then go over some deposition rules to help them get through the deposition. The first rule is always “Tell the truth”. And I explain that for the vast…
Read MorePersonal Injury Law: A Nightmare Fight Over Hospital Bills
A recent NPR story uses a local teacher to tell of a hospital bill situation that we hear often. Drew Calvert, a teacher at Austin High School (where my son goes to school), had a heart attack while at home. Fortunately, a neighbor was able to get Mr. Calvert to St. David’s Hospital, where Mr.…
Read MoreAustin and Texas Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
One focus of my practice has become representing victims in uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. I literally speak to groups of lawyers throughout Texas trying to educate lawyers about the nuances of these claims. They are much more complicated than many people think. Most of my speeches are in bigger cities. I’ve spoken in Houston,…
Read MoreAnother Reason To Buy Uninsured Motorist Coverage – Hit-And-Run Wrecks Are On The Rise
Earlier this week, AAA released a study finding that hit-and-run wrecks are an increasing problem. Among the study’s findings: A hit-and-run wreck occurs every minute on US roads Hit-and-run wrecks are increasing, with hit-and-run deaths increasing particularly fast One in eight wrecks involves a hit-and-run driver In 2016, there were 2,049 hit-and-run deaths, a record…
Read MoreDog Attack Cases: Pit Bull Attacks Woman On Subway
Startling video is making its way around the popular news stories of a pit bull attacking a woman on a New York subway. I can’t know what happened here, but I do think it’s good that the video has helped raise awareness of the issues of dog attacks. We’ve been able to represent and help…
Read MoreUber Self-Driving Car Fatality – A Follow Up
Last week, I had a post outlining the potential legal claims arising from the Uber self-driving car fatality in Arizona. I wanted to update it, because there have been several new articles that have come out that back up my analysis about those who might have potential responsibility. First, I noted that a potential defendant…
Read MoreUber Self-Driving Car Death — A Potential Law School Exam Question
By now, you’ve probably heard about the death that resulted from a car wreck involving an Uber self-driving car. The tragic facts surrounding the wreck would make a great law school exam question. What do I mean by that? In law school, exam questions were designed to present as many complicating issues in a case…
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