It is vital to your personal injury case that you be scrupulously honest with your personal injury attorney. Anything you say is confidential unless you agree that it can be disclosed. You can be sure the insurance adjuster or opposing counsel will discover these things. If your lawyer knows about them before being confronted with them by the other side, he or she will be ready to dispute the allegations or explain them away. Here are a few things you need to be sure you share with your lawyer. Disclose any previous accident injuries. The insurance adjuster will discover any previous … [Read more...]
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Texas
The statute of limitations is a law that sets a time limit on when a person involved in a dispute with another person, business, or municipality, can initiate a legal proceeding. The statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction. It also varies depending on the nature of the claim. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle offer a free consultation, so they can evaluate your potential claim and determine when the statute of limitations expires. Statute of Limitations in Texas for a Personal Injury Claim In general, Texas law requires a personal injury claim to be brought within two years … [Read more...]
Top Reasons to Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have suffered a personal injury due to the wrongful conduct of someone else, you deserve reasonable compensation. A qualified and experienced personal injury attorney can help you get it. The goal of personal injury attorneys should be to maximize the value of your claim using their knowledge, skill, experience and financial resources. Without an experienced personal injury attorney on their side, many injury victims do not achieve full compensation. These are the top reasons to hire the experienced personal injury attorneys at Springer … [Read more...]
How Can I Avoid Damaging My Personal Injury Case?
Your personal injury attorney needs your cooperation while your case is pending. You are likely unaware how certain actions you take may result in a reduction in the damages you collect or a complete dismissal of your claim. At Springer & Lyle, we have some tips for how to avoid damaging your personal injury case during the time your claim is pending. Some basic instructions all attorneys will give you are to avoid talking to any insurance claims adjuster without either consulting your attorney or having your attorney present. You should also avoid minimizing your injuries when talking … [Read more...]
Driving and Prescription Drugs
Driving while intoxicated does not just mean driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Driving under the influence of a prescription drug that affects “the normal use of mental or physical faculties” is also illegal. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about how a person driving under the influence of a prescription drug may be liable for causing a car accident on a roadway. Proving Fault: Driver was Taking Prescription Drugs In a personal injury case in Texas involving two cars, an injured person must prove the other driver was at least 50 percent at … [Read more...]
Will Not Wearing A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
Wearing a seat belt can save your life, but can it also save your personal injury case? If you’re hurt in a car accident that’s not your fault, you would like to be compensated for your damages. You may have expenses from medical bills, lost wages, and therapy. The concern is who’s to blame for injuries from the car accident if you didn’t wear your seat belt. Here we’ll explore seat belt laws and how they affect your personal injury case. Seat Belt Laws There are safety belt and car seat laws to prevent and reduce accident related injuries with motor vehicles. Most states require front … [Read more...]
Hit and Run Car Accidents
Being injured in a car accident is traumatic. Being injured by a hit and run driver compounds the stress. As you are accumulating medical bills and losing wages, you likely have no idea how you will pay for your expenses. At Springer & Lyle, we know what to do. We have experience helping clients who have been in car accidents by hit and run drivers and can help you understand your rights. First, if you have health insurance, make sure you provide that information to all of your health care providers. Hit and Run Drivers and Car Insurance A comprehensive study conducted by the … [Read more...]
In Texas, What Do I Need To Know Before Filing A Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury claim covers many different types of injuries: slip and fall accidents involving premises liability law, motor vehicle crashes, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability, and any time you suffer an injury that was the fault of another person or company. Before you file a personal injury claim, we invite you to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle. We can evaluate the facts of your case and provide you what you need to know before filing a personal injury claim. Some specific areas you need to be familiar … [Read more...]
Can Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Case?
Social media has become a popular means of communication these days. It’s so convenient that some use it more than talking on the phone. While it can be harmless, it can hurt you or others if used irresponsibly. When it comes to a personal injury case, you should be careful about your social media activity. What you post could influence the outcome of your case. Don’t do anything to discredit the fact that you’re injured Defending attorneys will do their jobs of fully investigating their opponent. Social media isn’t off limits for gathering evidence. Definitely don’t post pictures or … [Read more...]
Getting Medical Treatment Right Away After An Accident
If Injured in an Accident, Seek Medical Treatment Right Away! If it's a car accident, get treated by paramedics at the scene, and insist that they transport you to the nearest emergency room if you believe you may be injured. It it's another type of accident, make sure that paramedics are called immediately. Insist on treatment at the scene and have them take you to an emergency room if necessary. Documentation is Critical to Your Case For legal purposes, injuries are documented by medical records. Aside from liability issues, they're the most important aspect of a case. Lawyers and … [Read more...]