Frequently Asked Questions

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Car Accidents

• What do I do if I’ve been in a car accident?
• Do I need a lawyer if I’ve been in a car accident?
• Do I need a lawyer if I’ve been INJURED in an accident?
• Who should I speak to after a car accident?
• When should I call a lawyer about my car accident case?
• How should I choose my car accident attorney?
• Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company after my accident?
• How much is my car accident case worth?
• Should I settle my case out of court?
• How do I settle out of court for my car accident?
• How long will it take to settle my car accident claim out of court?
• What if I refused medical care at the scene of the accident?
• If I’ve been in a car wreck, will my insurance automatically go up?
• Can I file a lawsuit if I have a miscarriage after a car accident?
• What can I do to prevent my elderly mother from causing a car accident?
• What is reckless driving, according to Texas law?
• Can a car’s “black box” recorder help my case?
• How do I know if my airbags are safe?
• Can I sue the bar who served the drunk driver?
• Why is the bar partially to blame for an accident?
• What if I was a passenger in the drunk driver’s vehicle?
• What if I’m unhappy with my current car accident lawyer?
• Is my mechanic at fault if I was just involved in an accident after he fixed my brakes?
• What is a “phantom vehicle?”
• What is a “miss and run” accident?
• Is there such a thing as a “freak accident?”
• What do I do if I was hit by a hit-and-run driver?
• The driver who hit me doesn’t have insurance. What should I do?
• What’s the difference between an accident and a crash?

Truck Accidents

• Why are truck accident cases more complicated than car accident cases?
• Why do truck accidents often result in such serious injuries?
• Do truck drivers have to follow any federal regulations?
• What are the hours-of-service limits for truck drivers?
• What if the trucker who hit me had been drunk or on drugs?
• Could my accident have been caused by truck driver fatigue?
• Could my accident have been caused by distracted driving?
• Could my accident have been caused by speeding?
• Could my accident have been caused by mechanical failure?
• What are truck no zones?
• What is a “runaway truck?”

Other Accidents

• How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
• I was in a motorcycle accident with no helmet, can I still sue?
• What are the motorcycle helmet laws in Texas?
• My bike accident was caused by a problem with the road. Do I have a case?
• What are the Texas laws concerning passengers on motorcycles?
• Is lane-splitting legal in Texas?
• Can I run a red light if my motorcycle fails to trigger the traffic light?
• What are the motorized scooter & moped laws in Texas?
• Can I sue for a car-vs-pedestrian accident?
• Can I sue after a car-vs-bicycle accident?
• Can I sue for my jet ski accident?
• Who may be liable for an ATV accident?

Work Injuries

• Can I sue my employer for a work injury?
• What is workers’ compensation?
• Am I an employee or an independent contractor?
• Can I be fired for filing a work accident claim?
• Should I wait for OSHA to finish their investigation?

Wrongful Death

• What makes a death a wrongful death?
• Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?
• How long does the family have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?
• Am I allowed to sue an employer for a wrongful death accident?
• What do I have to prove to get compensation for a wrongful death claim?
• When can I sue an ambulance company for wrongful death?
• What is a wrongful death survival action?

Birth Injury

• What causes a birth injury?
• What is birth injury malpractice?
• What should I do if my child suffered a birth injury?
• Is my child entitled to compensation?
• What are the main types of birth injuries?
• Will my child’s injury go away?
• What Is shoulder dystocia?
• Can ptosis be caused by a birth injury?
• Should I contact a lawyer now?

Cerebral Palsy

• What causes cerebral palsy?
• What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy?
• What are the facts on cerebral palsy?
• When is cerebral palsy first detectable?
• Should I sue for my child’s cerebral palsy?
• Who can file a cerebral palsy lawsuit?
• What is the statute of limitations for a cerebral palsy case in Texas?
• What is the prognosis for cerebral palsy caused by a birth injury?
• Can cerebral palsy be caused by nursing or medical mistakes?
• Is cerebral palsy progressive?
• Is cerebral palsy contagious?
• Can cerebral palsy be prevented?
• Are all cerebral palsy cases caused by negligence?
• What is Erb’s palsy?
• What is Klumpke’s paralysis or Klumpke’s palsy?

Medical Malpractice

• What is considered medical malpractice?
• How much is my medical malpractice case worth?
• Can I sue for medical malpractice in Texas after a medication error?
• If my surgery doesn’t go as planned, is it medical malpractice?
• When it comes to medical malpractice, what does ‘standard of care’ mean?
• Is misdiagnosis considered medical malpractice?
• What is the first step in pursuing a medical malpractice claim?
• How do I know if I need a medical malpractice attorney?
• What is the statute of limitations in a medical malpractice case?
• Are there any medical situations when informed consent is not needed?
• When it comes to medical malpractice, is my doctor or the hospital at fault?
• Can I sue a chiropractor for medical malpractice in Texas?
• Is patient dumping considered a form of medical malpractice?
• Why wont an attorney take my medical malpractice case?
• Is there a cap on medical malpractice damages in Texas?
• Do I need an expert witness for my medical malpractice lawsuit?
• My doctor says that I have a gossypiboma from a previous surgery. What does this mean?
• What is medical abandonment?
• Who is liable for a cancer misdiagnosis?
• What is an anesthesia error?
• What is wrong site surgery?
• Do all doctors have insurance?

Nursing Home Abuse

• How can I find out if a nursing home is “good” or “bad?”
• What are the warning signs that a nursing home may be unsafe?
• How do I find a safe nursing home?
• What are the warning signs of abuse?
• What are the warning signs of sexual abuse in a nursing home?
• What are the warning signs of nursing home neglect?
• Is dehydration a possible sign of nursing home neglect?
• Is pneumonia a possible sign of nursing home neglect?
• Is it normal to have bedsores in a nursing home?
• Is sepsis normal or should I be concerned?
• What types of physical restraints are allowed in nursing homes?
• Where do I report nursing home abuse?
• What do I do if I suspect a nursing home is overmedicating my parent?
• What do I do if I suspect a nursing home is undermedicating my parent?
• Can I sue a nursing home if my loved one was harmed by another resident?
• What is considered emotional abuse to a nursing home resident?
• What is considered financial abuse of a nursing home resident?
• What rights do nursing home residents have?
• Could understaffing be the cause of neglect in a nursing home?
• Should a patient with dementia be given antipsychotic drugs?
• What is nursing home elopement?
• What is a nursing home “silver alert?”

Daycare Abuse

• How can I tell if my child has been abused?
• How should I talk to my child about daycare abuse?
• What are the signs of daycare abuse in infants?
• What are the signs of physical abuse?
• What are the signs of sexual abuse?
• What are the signs of emotional abuse?
• What is considered “neglect?”
• What are some examples of daycare neglect?
• Should I call an attorney if my child has been injured at a daycare or childcare facility?
• Could my child’s head injury have been caused by daycare abuse or neglect?
• My child has been abused at daycare. How should they be medically treated?
• What are the long-term consequences of daycare abuse?
• How should I report suspected daycare abuse?
• How can I find a safe daycare?

Product Liability

• What is “product liability?”
• What’s the deal with this massive airbag recall? Am I entitled to a free repair?
• Could defective tires be to blame for my car accident?
• Could a car fire have been started because of a defect or recall?
• Why are drop-side cribs dangerous?
• I hear so much about recalled baby products. How can I be sure that I am using safe baby gear?
• How do I know if a product I own has been recalled?
• Is there a lemon law for used cars?
• What do I do if I experienced bad reaction to a recalled drug?
• Can I sue a restaurant for food poisoning?

Other Questions

• Why sue if I have health insurance?
• How long will my case take?
• Can I afford a lawyer?
• What Is “premises liability?”
• Can I sue after a slip & fall accident?
• Can I sue after being bitten by a dog?
• Who’s responsible for a dog bite or animal attack?
• What are the laws in regard to cell phones and driving in Texas?
• Am I eligible for social security disability benefits?
• Why was my social security disability claim denied?
• How long does it take to get social security disability benefits?
• Does Texas have bicycle helmet laws?
• Do I need a license to drive a scooter in Texas?
• What is proximate cause?
• Can I fire my current attorney and hire you?
• What are your website’s disclaimer terms?