Personal Injury Archives

Sailor and Seaman Injury Claims

Posted on November 1, 2022May 12, 2023

A seaman is any person who performs the majority of their job duties on a vessel. If you are a part-time seaman, you must spend at least 30 percent of your time on a ship to qualify. The status of a seaman does not matter, you can be a captain or crew member, and you […]

What to Do After a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault?

Posted on June 29, 2022July 18, 2022

The motor vehicle accident was not your fault, so you do not believe there is anything you need to do. A car accident happens in mere seconds, and it can be challenging to think about the legal ramifications or the financial strain that will shortly commence. You solely think about how you will get home […]

Head Injuries From Bicycle Accidents

Posted on June 28, 2022July 11, 2022

Riding a bicycle is an excellent alternative mode of transportation. Sadly, others on the road do not like sharing the road with bicycle riders, leading to accidents. Since many drivers do not see your bicycle as a legitimate form of transportation, they will not offer you the same respect as other vehicles on the road. […]

Do Motorcycles Stop Faster Than Cars?

Posted on June 28, 2022April 20, 2023

The braking system works slightly differently in a motorcycle than in a car. Most people are under the impression that a motorcycle can stop faster than a car. A bike has two different brakes – a rear and a front brake. The rear brake has a lever under the person’s right hand, and the left […]

Do Motorcycles Have the Right of Way?

Posted on June 28, 2022April 20, 2023

Like other vehicles on the road, there are right of way laws that apply to motorcycles. While many passenger vehicles assume that motorcycles do not have any right to the road, they do. Depending on where you reside, the rules for sharing the road with motorcycles will vary slightly. When you get your motorcycle license, […]

Who Is the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for Me?

Posted on June 27, 2022July 18, 2022

When searching for the right personal injury attorney for your needs, knowing how the lawsuit process starts is helpful. Personal injury lawsuits start when the injured party, also known as the plaintiff, files a complaint (also called a petition) with the court. A complaint is a technical legal document explaining the relevant facts and the specific […]

What Is Child Sexual Abuse?

Posted on March 28, 2022July 18, 2022

Incidents of child sexual abuse are often incompressible, yet this terrible crime still happens much too frequently. Child sexual abuse is a tragedy that can have long-lasting and adverse mental and emotional effects on victims. It can take years before a survivor of child sex abuse feels comfortable coming forward with what happened. Survivors of […]

How to Heal from Sexual Abuse

Posted on March 20, 2022July 18, 2022

Sexual abuse is a devastating crime that happens far too frequently, leaving victims with physical injuries and immense emotional and mental suffering. The after-effects of this devastating crime can be long-term, wreaking havoc in the lives of survivors. The effects of childhood sexual abuse can be overwhelming for survivors, and overcoming trauma from the event […]

Wheels That Fail: Damages and Defective Tires

Posted on January 5, 2022July 11, 2022

We see them, pass by them, sometimes even dodge them those frayed rubber tire strips baking on Texas roads and highways. They represent someone’s bad day, and, sometimes, they represent someone’s last day. If all that you see is a frayed rubber strip, then both the driver of the car and everyone else around them […]

Suing the Responsible Party for Falling Cargo Accidents

Posted on November 30, 2021July 11, 2022

The entire purpose of flatbeds and semi-trucks is to transport cargo and get it safely to its destination. Cargo can range from crates to liquids to large equipment like cars and trucks. Safely driving to the delivery point is only part of the job for the driver. They must get the cargo there safely too. […]