Frequently Asked Questions
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?
