If you are injured in any sort of accident, whether it be a car accident or other accidental injury, you must decide if your case is worth pursuing as a legal matter. Of course, this decision should only be made after a consultation with a personal injury attorney. After your consultation, the decision to pursue the claim will depend on […]
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In my many years as a personal injury lawyer in Dallas, Texas, I have consistently come across common mistakes clients (and even lawyers) make in handling personal injury cases. These errors can significantly effect the case’s chances of getting a favorable settlement, or even cause the client to recover absolutely nothing. Therefore, I have compiled
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Medical expenses are one of the most important elements of damages that are recovered in a personal injury case. With the passage of Section 41.0105, of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (“CPRC 41.0105”) in 2003, the Texas legislature greatly affected the way medical expenses are recovered and the way settlement funds are distributed among
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As a car accident attorney, I am often asked about what to do if you are involved in an auto accident with an uninsured motorist or an under-insured motorist. Both types of claims are governed by the uninsured motorist (“UM”) provision of your auto insurance policy and are generally treated the same. The main difference is that an
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Being a personal injury attorney can have its drawbacks. Many view these lawyers as incredulous and sleezy. But helping those who cannot help themselves has its benefits and can be very rewarding. For example, I recently received an email from a client that I would like to share. It is one of the most touching testimonials
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Many potential clients have consulted with me while they are represented by another lawyer. Of course, they ask me: Can I drop my current lawyer? The simple answer is “yes.” You can always fire your current lawyer. The bigger issue is how you should go about it. The typical Dallas personal injury lawyer take cases on
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As a Dallas personal injury lawyer, I have worked on many cases involving soft tissue injuries. So, just what is a “soft tissue injury?” In the field of personal injury, a soft tissue injury refers to those injuries involving the soft tissue structures of the body such as the muscles and ligaments. For instance, a
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If you contact a Dallas personal injury attorney, most, if not all, will provide a free initial consultation for new cases. When you first call the lawyer, you should be prepared to provide certain basic information so that the consultation goes as smooth as possible. Even though the initial consultation is normally free, most lawyers will
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As an experienced Dallas personal injury attorney, I can appreciate that filing a personal injury claim in Texas is a complex matter especially when you consider all the associated legal requirements. In order for any type of claim or lawsuit to have a successful outcome, your attorney will have to prove that your injury resulted from
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As a Dallas personal injury attorney since 1994, I have listened to my clients over the years and learned what they expect from their attorney. Here are a few things that a personal injury attorney should recognize as their role in representing a client. Good Communication. When a client hires an attorney to present them
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