Prescription drug abuse is a growing concern in the United States. Overdoses are becoming everyday occurrences in some parts of the country. More than 6 million Americans use prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. While prescription drug abuse affects people of all ages, from teens to the elderly, women are more…
To check your blood alcohol content (BAC), police officers may pull you over and have you perform a Breathalyzer test. This type of test checks to see if you have been drinking and if so, whether or not you are within the legal limit Texting while driving is a huge…
It is important for Austin injury victims to understand that lawsuits must be filed within a certain period of time. Under Texas’ statute of limitations many accident victims only have two years from the date of the incident to bring the suit. If they fail to do so within the…
Texas is similar to many other states in that it has adopted the idea of “comparative fault.” This means that a victim in an Austin personal injury case may be able to recover even if he or she was partially at fault for the accident. It is important for negligence…
This post concludes our series on the handling of personal injury cases in Austin, Texas. Our goal with this series has been to help those who have been injured by another’s negligence to understand what to expect as their case progresses through the system. It is important to have realistic…
This is the next post in our handling of Austin personal injury cases. Our last post discussed the discovery process and how it is used to acquire necessary evidence. It is important to ensure that you retain an attorney who understands the discovery process and will use it to build…
This is the third post in our series on the handling of personal injury cases in Austin, Texas. Our last post focused on what a victim of negligence can expect while being treated for their injuries. It is important to understand that one’s damages must be reasonably calculated before a…
This is the second post in our series on the handling of Austin, Texas personal injury cases. Our last article provided an overview of topics we will be discussing and stressed the need to contact an attorney as soon as possible if you or a loved one have been harmed…
This is the first post in a series on what negligence victims should expect from an Austin, Texas personal injury case. I am writing this series because injured people are often unsure about what they should do after an accident. This lack of certainty can lead to stress, anxiety, and,…
