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If you go to the hospital after an accident, the hospital may have the right to be paid back with the personal injury settlement that you receive. In this article, we will explain the key things to know about hospital liens. We’ll also discuss how to legally lower the amount of a hospital lien...

A common concern among potential clients is that a settlement in their personal injury case may cause them to lose important government benefits. If you find yourself wondering the answer to this question, please take caution because a settlement can have a profound effect on your...

Under Texas law, you are required to wear a seatbelt if you are operating or riding in a vehicle. Unfortunately, not everyone follows this important safety law. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 25% of people who died and 11% who suffered serious injuries in a Texas car accident...

If you’ve ever been in a car accident, dealing with its aftermath can be confusing and worrying. Who will pay for the damage to you? To your vehicle? What if you were partially at fault? Do you need to accept the insurance company’s offer? Do you need help from an attorney? These are all common...

If you have suffered damage to your car because of an auto accident, you are undoubtedly concerned about getting a rental car while yours is being repaired. If your car has been totaled by the insurance company, you also need a rental while you search for a new vehicle. So who pays for that...

An important consideration when deciding whether to file a civil action against someone whose negligence may have caused you personal injury is the possibility that the person may file for protection under federal bankruptcy laws. Depending on the nature of the underlying legal dispute,...

In states like Texas that follow the collateral source rule, any compensation to an injured party from a source other than the injuring party does not get deducted from the total amount of damages. The primary purpose of the rule is to prohibit defendants from being able to count any monies paid by...

If an accident is caused by a defect or poorly designed roads, the government may be liable for any resulting damages. Usually a state agency, such as a department of transportation, will have the responsibility of implementing proper care in the design, construction, and maintenance of highways...

If you enter a building and slip on the floor because it is wet with water that was tracked in from the outside, is the building owner responsible for your injuries? In most states, the owner of a building has a duty to offer some protection to visitors so that they do not slip and fall on a...

If you are involved in an auto accident, there are steps you should take to assist you in recalling certain events and preserve evidence, should it become necessary for you or your accident lawyer to prove that another person's negligent driving was the cause of the accident. Before worrying...