Trucking Accidents
Determining Who Is At Fault in SUV, 18-Wheeler Accident Depends On An Investigation
This recent accident highlights how complex motor vehicle accidents involving a big rig can be, even more so when a perhaps poorly maintained highway was the cause of this bus crash. Determining who is at fault for this collision depends on an accident investigation. The Goodyear Venom Volleyball Club was on its way to Austin,…
Read MoreCould Changes In Law Increase Big Rig and Commercial Truck Wrecks?
One of the key cornerstones of trucking safety is the hour of service rules. Federal laws have limits on how many hours truck drivers can drive. Because driver fatigue is one of the biggest contributors to big rig and trucking accidents, these rules are critical to protecting the public. But the trucking industry doesn’t like…
Read MoreGood Brain Injury Related News From The University of Texas
Yesterday, Admiral William McRaven, the Chancellor of the University of Texas System, made several announcements about his future plans for the system. Recognizing the increase in brain injuries and diseases, Admiral McRaven proposed an “unprecedented investment” to have the University of Texas academic and health campuses work together on research and initiatives to improve brain…
Read MoreThis Is A Terrifying Trucking Idea
I’ve heard bad ideas, but this might be the worst — letting teenagers drive trucks across the country. The trucking industry is currently pushing legislation that would allow drivers as young as 18 years old to drive trucks in interstate commerce — across state lines. I don’t have anything against teenagers. In fact, I have…
Read MoreMay I Fire My Texas Personal Injury Lawyer?
We frequently get contacted by injured persons wanting to know if they can fire their personal injury lawyer. The short answer is “yes, you can fire your personal injury lawyer even if you’re paying a contingent fee”, but you still may end up paying the first lawyer. Let me explain. Texas contingent fees are governed…
Read MoreBrett Favre's Admissions Shed Light On Traumatic Brain Injuries
In an interview this week, retired NFL quarterback (and all around tough guy) Brett Favre discussed memory loss issues he’s been having since retirement. Favre attributes these issues to potential brain injuries he suffered as a player. Favre isn’t alone in these types of symptoms. We’ve had the pleasure of representing a number of clients…
Read MorePERSONAL INJURY: Make The Most Of Your Doctor's Appointments
For whatever reason, people get intimidated when going to doctor’s offices and they forget to tell their doctors about all of their issues, they’re unwilling to ask follow-up questions, or they’re flustered and forget what the doctor says. This is a threat to your health, but if you’re a personal injury victim, it also has…
Read MoreBrain Injury Basics: What Is Cognitive Rehab?
Cognitive problems are the most common lingering symptoms of those who have made a good recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Fortunately, cognitive rehabilitation can at least help reduce some of these problems. Cognitive rehabilitation is training for the brain and for the victim of a brain injury. Depending on the extent of your brain…
Read MoreBrain Injury Basics: Brain Injuries In Children
Brain injuries are devastating in children. Today, traumatic brain injuries remain the leading cause of both death in children. For those children lucky enough to survive, an early brain injury can have life-long consequences. Brain injuries often affect a child’s ability to learn even years after the injury. Young victims are particularly vulnerable because most…
Read MoreBrain Injury Basics: Causes of Brain Injuries
A common argument that we hear from insurance companies is that our client’s brain injury couldn’t have been caused by the accident because the client’s head didn’t hit anything. That is a fallacy. It is true that most head injuries are caused by a trauma to the head. For example, in a car wreck, the victim’s…
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