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...]
I Have Been In An Accident: When Do I Call An Attorney?
The term car accidents covers a wide range of situations: they stretch from seemingly mild fender benders in parking lots to multi-car pile ups on highways. Regardless of the degree of drama involved, even the slightest accident can result in serious injury. Personal Injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to make sure that you have the best information available when making a decision. Often accidents occur out of the blue. Of course, when these situations happen, a victim may have a hard time remembering exactly what has happened. Many people wonder: I have been hurt in an … [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...]
In Texas, What Do I Need To Know Before Filing A Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury claims cover 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 with … [Read more...]
How To Handle and Avoid Accidents During the Holidays
Truck and car accidents are common in the winter months, especially during the holidays. People are busy and more distracted than usual. It’s also easy to get caught up in the holiday cheer. At Springer & Lyle, your well-being is important to us not only during the holidays, but every day of the year. To stay safe, remember these tips on how to handle accidents during the holidays. Be Patient If you find yourself in a truck accident or car wreck, don’t be surprised about the wait time at the scene. The traffic and volume of emergency calls may interfere with the normal process. There … [Read more...]
Work Related Injuries
Employers Who Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance Workers’ compensation is a plan with good intentions. It allows those who are injured at work, or contract a work-related illness or condition, to collect for their medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages without having to prove their employer was negligent. They just have to prove they were injured on the job. But, Texas law does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employees may still need legal help when trying to collect for their damages depending on the circumstances. The attorneys at … [Read more...]
My Personal Injury Case: Will It Have to Go to Court?
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 … [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...]
Top 5 Things to Look For in Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
Many lawyers hold themselves out as personal injury attorneys, but what are the top 5 things to look for in hiring a personal injury lawyer? You'll find all of those qualities here at Springer & Lyle. Here's what we have that other "personal injury lawyers" don't. Experience You want somebody who focuses his or her practice on personal injury law and is respected by judges, insurance adjusters and defense attorneys. Personal injury is a highly complex branch of the law. A medical malpractice case is much different from an 18-wheeler case, workers’ compensation, premises liability and … [Read more...]
Accidents Caused By Inexperienced Truck Drivers
Inexperienced truck drivers is one of the leading causes of trucking accidents in Texas. There's a duty incumbent on every trucking company to properly screen and train their drivers. Drivers are responsible for 60 foot long tractor-trailers that weigh up to 80,000 pounds that are difficult to maneuver and require long stopping distances. If a trucking company breaches its duty to properly screen and train its drivers and a crash occurs because of that, the personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to work with you to have both the trucker and his employer held liable. Many … [Read more...]