Waiting for an insurance company to settle your claim can be stressful. In Texas, insurance companies are allowed 35 business days to make a decision to settle or deny a claim after it is filed. Additionally, state law stipulates how long an insurance company has before they must respond to a claim. Timeline for...
Nobody plans or wants to be involved in a situation that leads them to be seriously injured. But, sometimes, no matter how careful you are, accidents happen, and people get hurt. In theory, you can handle a personal injury claim by yourself. However, in virtually every case, a far better approach is to hire...
When hiring a personal injury lawyer, it is important to take costs and fees into consideration. Most personal injury attorneys in Houston work on what’s known as a contingency-fee basis, meaning their fees are determined by the amount of money obtained on your behalf. If your case doesn’t result in a monetary recovery, you...
When an accident happens, injuries often result. Broken bones, bruises, and lacerations can be readily seen with the naked eye; however, injuries to the head don’t always show outward signs of trauma. Because of this, when a head injury occurs, it should be taken incredibly seriously as it could be a traumatic brain injury...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen to anyone at any time. A significant and sudden bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body can result in long-term damage to the brain that can sometimes require lifelong medical care. Spreading awareness about the causes of a traumatic brain injury can help keep the general...
Head injuries are an unfortunate commonality that can happen during a car accident, work accident, or really whenever one suffers trauma to the head. When these injuries are severe in nature they are often referred to as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle...