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Insurance companies love the phrase “soft tissue injury.” It sounds small.Temporary.Low value. And in many cases, that description is accurate. But in serious injury litigation, some of the largest verdicts and settlements begin as cases initially labeled — and dismissed — as soft tissue. The problem isn’t the term itself. The problem is what gets…
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Common Road Issues in Texas That Lead to Car and Pedestrian Crashes Texas crashes rarely have a single cause. Most trace back to some combination of driver error, environmental conditions, vehicle problems, or road design — and which category applies can change who’s legally responsible. Driver-Related Issues Distracted driving — texting, eating, or phone calls…
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Determining Employer Liability in Commercial Vehicle Accidents When a commercial vehicle causes a crash, the driver often isn’t the only one who can be held responsible. Under the legal doctrine of vicarious liability, an employer can be held accountable for a crash caused by an employee acting within the scope of their job — and…
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One of the most common assumptions after a car accident is this: “If the vehicles weren’t badly damaged, the injuries must be minor.” Insurance companies repeat this idea often while adjusters rely on it and defense lawyers frequently argue it. But medically and scientifically, that assumption isn’t reliable. In real-world accident cases, vehicle damage and…
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After a car accident, injured people often hear the same warning: “If you didn’t go to the doctor immediately, your case is weak.” Insurance companies rely heavily on this argument and adjusters frequently point to gaps in treatment as proof that an injury must not be serious. But in the real world of accident cases,…
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I-35 Truck Crash in North Austin: What the NTSB Investigation Found On the night of March 13, 2025, a semi-truck traveling roughly 70 mph in a work zone posted for 60 mph struck stopped traffic on southbound I-35 near Parmer Lane and Howard Lane in North Austin. The resulting 17-vehicle pileup killed five people, including…
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When Mistakes Happen, Who Takes Responsibility? In 2023, a Southeast Austin family experienced a nightmare that raises serious concerns about accountability within the Austin Police Department. Glen and Mindy Shield watched as officers — despite clear warnings — targeted the wrong home during a police operation. What followed was not just a mistake, but a…
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The Insurance Coverage Problem Most Lawyers Miss in Injury Cases In many injury cases, lawyers focus on two questions: Both are important but neither determines the outcome of the case. The third question — the one that often gets missed — is this: Where is the insurance coverage? Because in personal injury law, coverage frequently…
Read More >Round Rock School Community Mourns Fourth-Grade Student After Bike Crash The Round Rock community is grieving after a fourth-grade student from Teravista Elementary died days after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. According to Round Rock ISD, Patrick Case was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Teravista Parkway and Teravista Club…
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At first glance, a rideshare crash may look like any other traffic collision: Two vehicles, an injured person, and an insurance claim. But cases involving rideshare services such as Uber Technologies, Inc. or Lyft, Inc. are often far more complex than standard car accident claims. That is because a rideshare case can involve: In many…
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