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Another Real World Example Of The Effects Of Brain Injuries
We represent a number of clients who have suffered brain injuries. One of the hardest things they have to do is try to explain the brain injury to friends and family members. That’s why I like sharing real world stories — to help people understand what people who have brain injuries are going through. Today’s…
Read MoreDak Prescott, Football Players, and Dog Bites
I’m not sure what it is about football players. As you may know, I had a dog attack trial against former UT and NFL running back Cedric Benson last year. Now, a new football player is in the news. According to news stories, two dogs belonging to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott got out of…
Read MoreN. Y. Yankees’ Clint Frazier: Another Real Life Concussion Story
Those who know my family well know that my teen-age son is a baseball player and a huge Yankees fan. He buys the MLB.TV app so he can watch Yankees games (often at school – I’m not sure how that works), and we’ve even been lucky enough to attend a few spring training games in…
Read MoreCar Wreck Concussion — A Real Life Story
One of my favorite groups to follow on Facebook is the always brilliant Humans of New York. Recently, I saw a post that describes the heartbreaking story of a woman who suffered a brain injury in a car crash (the story didn’t specify that she had a brain injury, but those of who do this…
Read MoreDavid Hamilton, Texas Baseball, and Scooter Injuries
Today I learned that my “real life” and my law life intersected in a not so fun way. I’m a huge Texas sports fan, and in particular, Texas baseball fan. My dad played baseball at UT, and while I was at UT, some of my best memories involved sitting in the sun and doing a…
Read MoreBrain Injuries: The Invisible Rain Cloud Video
We’ve always lamented that when you have a brain injury it’s hard to explain to others how the injury is affecting you. I belong to a nationwide group of lawyers who represent victims of brain injuries. Recently, my colleagues at De Caro and Kaplen in New York created a video that helps describe what you’re…
Read MoreScooter 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…
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