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What Percent of Bicycle Accidents Involve an Automobile?
Bicycle accidents take place often in San Antonio. These collisions can be devastating for cyclists, causing severe injuries such as bone fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Motor vehicle drivers are often at fault for these collisions for mistakes such as failing to see bicyclists or ignoring rights-of-way. Statistics show that about 96 percent of…
What To Do After a Bicycle Accident
No matter how careful you are while riding a bicycle in San Antonio, you could end up the injured victim of an accident. Careless and reckless drivers in San Antonio put cyclists at risk every day. It is important to know what to do after a bicycle accident, as this can help you protect…
Do I Have to Pay Medical Bills From My Settlement?
If you received medical care for your injuries after an accident, these bills are your responsibility to pay. This may mean you have to pay for them out of your own pocket, or else out of an injury settlement or judgment award. Exactly how much you have to pay back, as well as how…
What Is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Texas? Â
If you file a personal injury claim in Texas, there are certain state laws you must obey to have a valid and successful lawsuit. One of the most important is the statute of limitations or the deadline to file. If you miss your statute of limitations, you will most likely be unable to obtain…
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Claim?
It is normal to want your personal injury claim to be resolved as quickly as possible. It is critical, however, not to rush into a fast settlement. This can put you at significant risk of accepting less than you deserve for your injuries and losses. If you are curious about how long it will…
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
Most of the work is completed once you resolve your personal injury case and receive a fair settlement from an insurance company in Texas. However, you must not forget to consider the possible tax implications of your personal injury settlement. Although, for the most part, personal injury settlements are not taxable, some exceptions apply….
How Does the Car Accident Settlement Process Work?
If you get injured in a car accident, you will file an insurance claim to receive financial compensation for your medical expenses, property repairs, and other costs. After you file, you and the insurance company will go over the facts of the car accident and enter into negotiations, if the claim is accepted. Although…
The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases Â
Personal injury is an area of civil law that allows an injured accident victim to seek financial compensation, known as damages, for his or her losses. A personal injury lawsuit has the power to make a victim whole again – to restore the victim to the financial state that he or she would have…
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?
You might think that coming to a settlement agreement with an insurance company is the end of your claim. Next, however, is waiting for the settlement check – and distributing it accordingly to pay off your debts. Understanding how personal injury settlements are typically paid out can help you know what to expect in…
What Are Punitive Damages? Â
If you have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas, you could receive financial compensation from the defendant for causing your accident. This compensation is known as damages in personal injury law. There are two types of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages make you whole again by fully compensating you for…