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Can Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Case?

April 19, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Personal Injury, social media, Springer & Lyle

Getting Medical Treatment Right Away After An Accident

March 25, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

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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...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Accident, medical treatment, Personal Injury

Will Not Wearing A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

February 13, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles of Interest, Automotive, Featured Tagged With: car accident, Personal Injury, personal injury claim, Springer & Lyle

Mistakes To Avoid If You Have Been In A Car Accident

December 7, 2018 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

You most likely know that when you have a car accident, you do need to share with the other driver or drivers who were involved, and the police if they are called to the scene of the accident,information about how to contact you and the name of your insurance company. Other than that, there are mistakes you need to avoid if you have been in a car accident. Personal injury lawyers at Springer & Lyle offer these few suggestions. It’s probably best not to say, “It was my fault,” especially if your still a bit confused and trying to figure out what just happened. Fault cannot be determined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: car accident, Personal Injury, personal injury attorney

My Personal Injury Case: Will It Have to Go to Court?

November 9, 2018 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

The easy answer to the question, “Will my personal injury lawsuit go to court?” is that it all depends. Many factors have to be considered before that decision is made. At Springer & Lyle, each claim is prepared as though it will go to trial. Meanwhile, we consider reasonable settlement offers and advise the clients accordingly before we ever get to court. Our goal is to help each client maximize the value of their claim. In a high percentage of cases, this can be accomplished without a trial. Having said that, each case is different and there are many factors that go into the analysis. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Personal Injury, personal injury case, personal injury law suit, Springer & Lyle

Motorcycle Accident: What Do I Need To Know?

October 26, 2018 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

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Motorcycle accident results usually end up worse than a car wreck. The level of protection drivers have around them is completely different. If your motorcycle wreck causes injuries that are not your fault, you deserve compensation. First you have to prove your case. Personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle have experience dealing with motorcycle victims. Here are a few things you should know before filing a claim. Get proper records at the scene of the accident Some people stereotype motorcyclist as being reckless or daredevils. That may make it more difficult to prove you’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: motorcycle accident, Personal Injury, personal injury attorney

Drowsy Driving Accidents

August 30, 2018 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015, over 100,000 motor vehicle crashes are directly attributable to driver fatigue every year. Those are only the drowsy driving accidents that were reported. Many more went unreported. That means driver fatigue contributes to far more accidents than we realize. From the information that has been reported, over 1,500 deaths per year are connected with drowsy driving. Another 70,000 people are believed to be injured. The personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle are always available to answer your questions regarding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles of Interest, Automotive, Featured Tagged With: drowsy driving accident, Personal Injury

Personal Injury Attorneys: Swimming Pool Accidents

August 23, 2018 By Staff - p.s. Leave a Comment

The personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about the number of drownings that have recently happened in and around Denton. While drownings have occurred in local lakes and ponds, the majority of drownings occur in private & public swimming pools. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), approximately 10 people die every day in non-boating drowning accidents. Approximately 20 percent of all those who drown are children younger than the age of 14. For every person who drowns, there are another five who are treated in an emergency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles of Interest, Featured Tagged With: liability, Personal Injury, pool owner liability, swimming pool accidents

What Do I Ask An Attorney Before Hiring One In My Injury Case?

August 10, 2018 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

If you’re searching for a personal injury attorney to represent you, you’ll be confounded by the multitude of lawyers purporting to be experts in the field of personal injury law.  When selecting an accident attorney, don’t be afraid to ask these questions, and beware if any answer you receive isn’t satisfactory: How Many Cases Like Mine Have You Handled? You want an attorney that concentrates their practice in personal injury.  The laws and processes involved in injury cases are always changing.  You want quality representation from an attorney that’s fully familiar and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: injury case, Personal Injury, personal injury attorney, personal injury law

Getting Medical Treatment Right Away After An Accident

July 26, 2018 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

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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 insurance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Automotive, Featured Tagged With: car accident, Injury, Personal Injury

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Articles of Interest

Honda Worldwide Recall of Sedans, Minivans, SUVs

By Deepa Seetharaman and Bernie Woodall of Reuters. Honda Motor Co Ltd plans to recall nearly 2 1/2 million vehicles: small SUVs, cars and minivans worldwide. This includes the popular Accord sedan. … [Read More…]

Hip Implant Complaints Increase, While Dangers Are Reviewed

By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS of the New York Times Published: August 22, 2011 The federal government has received a surge in complaints in recent months about failed hip replacements, suggesting … [Read More…]

Tragedy Brought on by Tainted Fruit

By Moni Basu, CNN William Beach was one of those people who fixated on certain foods. He would eat the same thing voraciously for a few days, and then, when he tired of the same tastes, he moved onto … [Read More…]

No Better Care, Thanks to Tort Reform

Published in The Texas Tribune by guest columnist, Charles M. Silver In 2006, Dr. Howard Marcus wrote that Texas’ 2003 tort reform statute sparked an “amazing turnaround” in which doctors came … [Read More…]

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