Scooter accidents have become increasingly common in urban areas, raising questions about the legal rights and compensation available to victims. As an experienced personal injury attorney, I understand the complexities involved in assessing the worth of a scooter accident case. In this blog post, we will delve into the key factors that influence the value […]
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In recent years, the urban landscape has witnessed a revolution in personal transportation with the rise of electric scooters. While these zippy, eco-friendly devices offer a convenient and efficient way to navigate city streets, they also come with a downside: an increase in electric scooter accident injuries. As personal injury lawyers with extensive experience in
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In recent years, the rise of electric scooters has transformed urban commuting, offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation. However, with this surge in popularity comes an unfortunate consequence: a noticeable increase in electric scooter accidents. As personal injury lawyers with extensive experience in handling such cases, we aim to shed light on
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According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 5,898 motorcycle crashes in the state in 2020, resulting in 461 fatalities. This represents a significant portion of the overall traffic accidents in the state, as motorcycles make up a small percentage of total vehicles on the road. In fact, motorcycles are overrepresented in traffic
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Negligence is a legal concept at the center of most personal injury claims in Texas. In order to prove negligence in a personal injury case, the plaintiff (the person bringing the lawsuit) must be able to demonstrate that the defendant (the person being sued) had a legal duty to act with reasonable care, and that
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After a car accident or other personal injury incident, hiring a personal injury lawyer is often the best decision. Many people worry that hiring a personal injury attorney means giving up a large amount of a potential settlement to a law firm. Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee or “no win, no
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Sometimes in Texas a child suffers injury in a car accident that results in medical bills, injuries and other losses. Like other personal injury claims it may be prudent to seek settlement of the child’s claims rather than file a lawsuit. In most cases the insurance company will insist upon court approval of the settlement
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With Christmas, New Years Eve and bowl games it’s the season where people throw parties and serve alcohol. Sometimes that means people will drink too much and get behind the wheel to drive home intoxicated. These intoxicated drivers are not only a risk to themselves but also a risk to passengers in other vehicles. In some states
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Personal injury protection coverage (often known as PIP coverage) is an optional piece of your automobile liability insurance. It provides no-fault coverage for bodily injury-related losses. In Texas, PIP is mandatory unless the covered individual (the insured) signs a waiver to waive PIP coverage. Personal Injury Protection coverage can be an effective tool in recovering
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The Dallas Cowboys are having a pretty good season so far. I was at the Saints game where the Dallas Cowboys gave the Saints the same beat down the Saints treated the Cowboys to last year. Unfortunately, I’m a Jets fan and we are having a really rough go. This is shaping up to be
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When I speak with potential clients for personal injury or employment law claims, such as wrongful termination or discharge, in Texas I often notice some uneasiness during the conversation when discussing making the client whole for non-physical losses like pain and suffering. Decades of insurance industry advertising has been very effective in making people feel like
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Wednesday on east loop 820 in Fort Worth, Texas near Lancaster Avenue, a highway car accident occurred in which a truck carrying part of a modular home crashed into the Lancaster Avenue bridge causing damage to the modular home and another vehicle on the Fort Worth freeway. A passenger in the other vehicle was airlifted to
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In a car accident you often have two kinds of injuries: (1) bodily injury and (2) property damage. Property damage is often straightforward: your car suffered damage and needs repairs. The other driver’s insurance company typically will take care of repairs to the physical damage (but not always); although they may be aggressive in denying diminished value
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As a plaintiff’s lawyer I hear a lot of the support “tort reform” nonsense that goes around. Tort reform sounds nice. It sounds like an honest effort to eliminate abuse of the legal system. Who can’t get on board with that? I’d like to rid abuse of the legal system. The problem is tort reform
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I receive many calls and emails each week regarding diminished value claims. Almost every time, the story is the same. Although the other driver caused the wreck, the insurance company refuses any discussion of a diminished value claim. The person might pursue a few hundred dollars all the way up to tens of thousands of dollars. Regardless
A salvage vehicle means a vehicle declared a total loss due to a wreck or theft. In Texas it is possible to buy and drive a vehicle with a salvage or rebuilt title. It requires inspection by the Department of Motor Vehicles and a certificate issued on the basis of the inspection. Many people are leery
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You have seen at least one of Brian Loncar’s advertisements as the “Strong Arm” personal injury lawyer. His ads have run for at least a decade for his high volume personal injury firm in Dallas. Loncar got into a car wreck in Dallas (or Highland Park) with a Dallas Fire Department Fire Engine. Loncar claimed the
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Although diminished value claims are on the rise in Texas, insurance companies still feel like they are winning the war. Insurance claims adjusters know that for the majority of people the adjuster can take advantage of the claimant’s inexperience in dealing with insurance claims and personal injury litigation. Insurance claims adjusters have heard everything imaginable and
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Diminished value claims are claims for the loss of market value in a vehicle after it experiences a car wreck. Diminished value is a subset of personal injury law that deals with car accidents. Insurance companies avoid paying on diminished value claims because they can add thousands to a claim. Sometimes insurance companies will tell
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In what has been a strange and alarming string of events, the Dallas ISD private busing story has reached a conclusion today. Dallas ISD prohibits the use of 12-15 passenger vans to transport school children to and from school due to the questionable legality of their use and the risk of death and serious bodily injury
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