Bicycle Accidents
Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer – FREE CONSULTATIONS
People come to Texas from all over the world to enjoy our beautiful scenery and wonderful weather. It’s no wonder people like to get out and bike —yet there are very few dedicated bike paths. Most bicyclists have to risk sharing the road with cars.
For hundreds of Texas bicyclists every year, taking that risk results in serious injury. Vehicles pull out in front of cyclists before the biker has a chance to stop. Cars hit bikers at corners when they fail double-check that they have room to turn. Cars and trucks even run over bicyclists. For more than 60 Texas bike riders each year, a bike ride ends in death.
Don’t let a bicycle accident derail your future. Hire an attorney with the experience and skill needed to get you the fair compensation you deserve. Call our Law Office toll-free for a free initial consultation.
Common bike accident injuries include knee and leg injuries where a car collided with the biker, collarbone and shoulder injuries if the cyclist hit the hood or windshield of a car and brain injuries caused by a cyclist being thrown into the roadway.
WHAT IF THE BIKER WASN’T WEARING A HELMET?
Under Texas law, bicyclists aren’t legally required to wear a helmet. However, if you suffered a head injury and you weren’t wearing a helmet, you could be found “comparatively negligent” for your injuries. That means that you have some degree of fault for the severity of your injury. Your final settlement could be reduced by the amount of fault assigned to you.
WHO WILL PAY THE BILLS?
If the bicyclist also owns a car — or the injured biker was a child and someone in the household owns a car and has insurance — your personal injury protection (PIP) policy on your car insurance is intended to cover your medical bills. If you do not own a car, the PIP coverage of the person who injured you typically covers your injuries.
Learn about uninsured and underinsured motorists
Hire a lawyer you can trust to pursue fair compensation in a bicycle accident injury case. Call our law office toll-free for a free initial consultation.
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Hurricane Insurance Claims
Denied Hurricane Insurance Claims in Texas – FREE CONSULTATIONS
The State of Texas has never been a stranger to hurricanes. But these devastating storms have been even more destructive than usual in recent years. Insurance companies have been reluctant to pay even legitimate hurricane claims.
If your insurance company is refusing to pay a claim for property damage, contact an attorney who will aggressively pursue your fair settlement.
For a free consultation at our Law Office, call us today toll-free.
Our firm has a reputation for tenacious, aggressive advocacy on behalf of our clients. We will not settle for anything less than what you deserve.
WHY WON’T INSURANCE COMPANIES PAY?
At best, the reason insurance companies deny legitimate hurricane claims is that it’s an honest mistake. Most often, it’s the result of simple greed. Insurance companies can become excessively concerned with making a profit. Treating policyholders fairly detracts from that goal.
Failure to pay may also constitute a breach of contract. Not only are you entitled to receive your settlement – the judge may award extra damages to punish the insurance company for the unfair delay.
At our Law Office, we handle hurricane claims for any property covered under hurricane insurance. This can include:
Homeowner insurance claims
Commercial buildings and other real estates
Vehicles, cars, and trucks
Industrial equipment
If you were denied a claim, or if you think the insurance company isn’t paying enough, we can help you.
For a free consultation, call our office toll-free at 866-769-0123.
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Premises Liability
Premises Liability Attorney
SLIP AND FALL • TRIP AND FALL • INADEQUATE SECURITY
Property owners have the duty to make sure that their property is safe. Whether that means maintaining tight security or just keeping the floor cleared of trip hazards, any injuries caused by property conditions can be grounds for a premises liability lawsuit.
The injuries caused in premises liability cases can be disabling, traumatic and even fatal. Make sure you find a lawyer you can trust to pursue and attain the settlement you deserve.
FREE CONSULTATIONS
For a free consultation at our Law Office, call us toll-free.
Our attorneys have handled personal injury cases for many years. All clients receive their attorney’s personal cell phone number – and you can call 24 hour a day, 7 days a week.
INJURIES FROM INADEQUATE SECURITY
As the economy has tightened, the owners of apartment complexes, parking garages and other properties have cut back on security as a way to save money. Of course, this is unacceptable – if they needed a security system before, why don’t they need one now?
There’s no real limit to the damage a criminal can do to a victim. Providing inadequate security is a blatant example of landowners putting profits before people.
“SLIP AND FALL” OR “TRIP AND FALL” ACCIDENTS
Restaurants, grocery stores, shopping malls, big-box retailers, motels … all of these places advertise to attract customers in droves. It’s their responsibility to make sure that their stores are safe. Slippery floors, poorly lit stairwells, cluttered hallways and other hazards can endanger their customers’ health and lives.
If you’ve been injured, call our office toll-free for a free consultation to discuss premises liability lawsuits.
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Rollover Accidents
Rollover Accident Lawyer – FREE CONSULTATIONS
A rollover accident can be the result of a number of situations. For example, a T-bone collision at an intersection can knock a vehicle onto its side. A sideswipe impact that runs a car off the road can cause it to flip. However they occur, rollover accidents can cause some of the most catastrophic injuries of any type of car accident.
If you’ve been injured in a rollover accident, or if a loved one died when a car or light truck rolled over, contact our law office toll-free for a free initial consultation.
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF EVERY PERSONAL INJURY CASE
Our attorneys personally ensure that all evidence is gathered and all witnesses are interviewed to determine the cause of the rollover accident and our client’s injuries.
Our determination to ensure our clients get the medical care they need means we never settle for less money than they deserve.
GETTING YOU MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR SERIOUS INJURIES
Brain damage and crushing head injuries can result if the roof of the vehicle caves in during a rollover. If a passenger or driver was not wearing a seatbelt, they may be ejected from the vehicle when it rolls, causing broken bones, spinal cord injury, paralysis, or quadriplegia.
We help our injured clients access medical experts who can help them get an accurate diagnosis and the right kind of therapy to reach maximum physical recovery. Some people will never achieve full physical recovery and will need ongoing medical care or help with daily life tasks — if that happens, we will fight to make sure the compensation our clients receive covers those costs today and into the future.
Hire a lawyer you can trust to pursue fair compensation. Call our law office toll-free for a free initial consultation.
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Work Injuries & Workers’ Compensation
Work Injury Attorney – WORKMANS’ COMP • WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS • WRONGFUL DEATH
You have the right to a safe workplace. And if you were injured at work, it’s a good indication that your rights weren’t being respected. These injuries can affect your life for a long time – and may even prevent you from ever working at the same job again.
If you were injured, make sure you hire a lawyer you can trust to handle your case. After all, your future hangs in the balance. Our attorneys have handled workers’ compensation and injury cases successfully for many years. For a free consultation, call our office today toll-free.
Our Law Office is always available to be of service to clients. All clients receive their attorney’s personal cell phone number. If you have an emergency, you can call us any time – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WHAT TO DO (…AND WHAT NOT TO DO) AFTER A WORK INJURY
If you suffer a work injury, there are a few things you can do to improve your chances of receiving the fair settlement you deserve. These include:
DO: Notify Your Employer Immediately!
If you wait a day or two before notifying your employer of the injury, their lawyers may argue later that your injury didn’t actually occur on the job – meaning you won’t get benefits
DO: Go to a doctor ASAP!
If you don’t go to a doctor right away, you might miss the chance to avoid future complications. In addition, the doctor’s report will further prove that your injury occurred at work.
DON’T: Talk to an Insurance Company Representative!
If the insurance company ever wants to talk with you, it’s because they are looking for information that will help them lower the value of your claim. Tell them to talk to your lawyer instead.
DO: Hire an Attorney Right Away!
An attorney is legally obligated to look after your best interests. Hiring an attorney means someone’s on your side.
If you’ve suffered a work injury, we can help. Call our office toll-free to schedule a free consultation.
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Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Lawyer – FREE CONSULTATIONS
The pain of losing a loved one is always difficult. But when you know that the death was the result of negligence, that it should have been avoided, that it didn’t need to happen … then the suffering is much worse.
If you lost a loved one and need to file a lawsuit to recover compensation, we can help. Attorney Mark Kaire has practiced law for many years. He works one-on-one with each client, aggressively pursuing the compensation they deserve.
To schedule a free consultation at our Law Office, call us toll-free.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS IN WRONGFUL DEATH LAW
Your eligibility for survivors’ benefits may depend on the type of accident that led to your loved one’s wrongful death:
Medical Negligence: If your loved one died because of medical malpractice, you are only eligible to receive a settlement if you are the spouse or minor child of the deceased.
General Wrongful Death: In contrast, if the death occurred in any other way, like a fatal car accident, then the deceased individual’s spouse, siblings, minor children, and adult children are all eligible to receive a settlement.
PERSONAL SERVICE • WE’RE ALWAYS READY TO ANSWER YOUR CALL
Our clients each receive their attorney’s personal cell phone number. If an emergency arises, you can call them directly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whenever you need help, we’ll be there for you.
WE’LL WORK SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT
If your loved one has died, then filing a wrongful death lawsuit and pursuing compensation may be far from the top of your list of priorities. At this difficult time, you would probably rather focus on your family and your future.
Let us deal with the law … while you deal with what’s most important.
For a free consultation to discuss how wrongful death law can affect you, call today toll-free.
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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
The mission at our Law Firm is to enforce the rights of elderly people throughout the United States who have been victimized by a nursing home industry that regularly places corporate profit over the safety and health of America’s elderly population. Many of the residents in nursing homes across the country are members of America’s “greatest generation” and deserve respect and dignity in their final years. The survivors of this generation are now dependent upon nursing homes to provide the dignity and quality care they have earned.
Unfortunately, quality care is not always what nursing home residents receive. Due to the growing population in nursing homes and the economic pressure on long-term care facilities to turn a profit, abuse and neglect of our elderly population continue to rise. Nursing home abuse or neglect can be humiliating and disrespectful to a person’s dignity and affect a resident’s physical and emotional health. Sometimes abuse can even lead to wrongful death.
Victims of neglect and abuse in nursing homes are sometimes called “silent victims” but our Law Firm is determined to give elderly victims a voice. We have successfully battled regional and national nursing home corporations on behalf of elderly clients and their families who have been victimized by poor care at nursing homes.
Individuals who reside at long-term care facilities (which include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential care facilities) receive a promise from the facility that they will be provided a safe environment and receive quality care. Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities generally provide the highest level of care ranging from the basic activities of daily living such as assistance with feeding, bathing, and toileting, to wound care, breathing treatments, and rehabilitation. Implicit in the care nursing homes provide is that residents will be treated in a timely fashion, safe and free from physical and sexual abuse.
All too often, nursing homes fail to live up to their promise resulting in the mistreatment of residents. Mistreatment can be as horrific as physical abuse or sexual abuse, or it can manifest itself through various forms of neglect. State and federal laws make it illegal for nursing homes to neglect residents or create an environment where residents can be neglected or exploited. Unfortunately, those laws often take a back seat to the quest for profit.
If your loved one or family member has been harmed while under the care of a nursing home, our Law Firm can help you understand your legal rights and give advice on how to enforce those rights. Call today for a free initial consultation.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF NURSING HOME NEGLECT?
There is never an excuse for a loved one or family member to suffer from sub-standard care at a nursing home. Evidence of nursing home negligence or abuse can include:
Untreated bedsores or pressure sores
Sepsis
Unexplained fractures
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Bruises and other injuries
Improper use of restraints
Wandering and elopement
Falls
If you suspect that your loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect in a long-term care facility, you should take steps to protect the resident. Immediately contact the state agency that investigates claims of elderly abuse and file a detailed report. If necessary, file a complaint with the local police department. At a minimum, confront the nursing home management and demand that changes be made to protect the resident.
If your loved one or family member has experienced one or more of these signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, call our Law Firm for a free initial consultation.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Reports of nursing home abuse and neglect continue to increase each year in part because of the increase of our nation’s elderly population. If you feel that an elderly person has been a victim of abuse or negligence, please do not hesitate to contact our Law Firm for a free consultation. For more information about the various ways nursing home residents are abused or neglected see the sections specifically identified below.
Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers
Malnutrition and Dehydration
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Restraints And Bedrails
Sepsis
Wandering and Elopement
Falls
Medication Errors
Burns
Clogged Breathing Tubes
Choking
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Medical Negligence
Our Law Firm has represented clients who have died or been injured as a result of negligent care by doctors, nurses, and hospitals. It has been estimated that between 40,000 and 90,000 people die every year as a result of hospital errors. These errors come in many forms, from misdiagnosing a treatable but subsequently terminal illness to surgical errors such as cutting an artery. Many more experience life-altering injuries when medical providers are negligent.
Medical negligence cases are complex and difficult, and it takes an experienced attorney to offer advice on potential claims. We offer free consultations to potential clients who are considering filing a medical negligence claim. Please contact our offices if you or someone you know has been hurt while under the care of a medical professional.
WHAT IS A MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM?
The essence of a medical negligence claim is when a medical institution such as a hospital or medical professional such as a nurse or physician fails to meet the appropriate standard of care and as a result causes injury, illness, or death to the patient.
Generally, successful medical negligence claims have four elements:
The medical provider had a duty to provide the patient with care;
The standard of care that is accepted throughout the medical community was not met, or was breached;
The breach of the standard of care caused injury, illness, or death; and
There are actual, measurable injuries and/or damages to the patient.
WHAT ARE THE TYPE OF INJURIES INVOLVED IN MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS?
Medical negligence is a broad term that represents a wide range of breaches of the standard of care. Here is a list of some areas of medical negligence.
Surgical error causing permanent damage, such as infection, brain injury, paralysis or death
Failure to diagnose cancer or other terminal illnesses
Failure to diagnose a heart attack, stroke, or other time-sensitive sicknesses
Administrating the wrong medication
Failure to properly deliver a baby
WHAT CAN A MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE ATTORNEY DO TO HELP?
Our Law Firm has the experience necessary to handle complex medical negligence claims. Nearly all successful medical negligence cases involve testimony from experts who are called on to render opinions as to whether the doctor, medical professional, or hospital failed to meet the appropriate standards of care in their treatment of the patient. Other issues — such as caps on monetary damages and time limitations for filing claims — also complicate these types of cases.
If you or a family member have been a victim of medical negligence, contact our Law Firm for a free consultation. We will work with you to determine whether you have a case that can be brought to obtain compensation for the losses you have experienced. Contact us toll-free for a free consultation.
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QUALITIES OF A GOOD INJURY ATTORNEY
Being knowledgeable is one thing, being diligent is another very different thing. The attorney should not only be smarter than the opponent is but he/she also needs to know how to out-work the opposing lawyer. This involves giving timely responses to issues and diligently hastening the case by examining every material fact and legal issue regarding the suit. You can know of an attorney’s diligence by examining the number of wins he has and attending one of his sessions to see how he argues out his cases.
HOW YOU CAN CHOOSE A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Choosing a personal injury attorney can be very challenging when you or one of your loved ones are injured. The roles of this type of lawyer cannot be overemphasized because they are rescuers in times of need even though some people may see them as ambulance chasers. If you need a personal injury attorney, here are some tips that will be beneficial to you.
You can get in touch with the Bar association in your country requesting a referral list of attorneys in your area that are specialized in personal injury. You should visit the association’s website and you will get access to various legal resources as well as information about lawyers serving in your area.
Moreover, you can speak to your relatives and friends for advice on getting a good lawyer. Some of them may have dealt with this type of lawyer before and will be able to give you the necessary information that will assist you in making the right decision. You will be able to know through your friends and relations if an attorney is competent, friendly, and experienced.
You can also request referrals from your present attorney. He will be in the best position to refer you to those who are specialized in personal injury. Lawyers know themselves and if the one you are currently using is not into personal injury, ask him to refer you to someone who is a specialist in this field that will handle your case.
Once you are able to come up with a list of prospective personal injury attorneys, you should book appointments with a few of them. You should have a lengthy discussion with them in order to discover whether they are capable and competent in handling your case. You should also ask for the cost and every other information that will help you in choosing the right attorney.
It is very important to determine whether you will get along with the attorney before taking him on. He should be a good negotiator because the majority of the cases are settled out of court. This will save cost and expedite the process of getting justice. You should also exercise patience and request regular updates. Lawyers are very busy and they can only work as fast as their caseload permits and as cooperative as the other party is. He may need to wait for certain processes before claiming your right for you but you should get regular updates so that you will know that he is working on your case.
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A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY ON THE MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM TRAP
Filing an injury claim is not like being charged with a crime. You don’t have to have a lawyer present with you during all the meetings with the insurance adjuster. However, you are absolutely entitled to have a personal injury attorney with you to make sure you’re not being subjected to stalling tactics. The popular trick used by many adjusters involves the medical authorization form. This is something that your personal injury lawyer should review before you sign on the dotted line.
The Medical Authorization Trap
When a claims adjuster requests you sign a medical authorization form, it would seem that is a standard form to fill out. However, your accident injury attorney might have a different opinion. That’s because some of these forms are “open-ended.” This means the adjuster can go on a kind of scavenger hunt looking for your medical records, whether that takes them two weeks or two years. You certainly don’t want to be waiting that long. You won’t have to when your personal injury lawyer can jump in and make sure that form has a deadline.
Your accident injury attorney might also point out that a medical authorization form provided by an adjuster allows them to search through all of your medical records. They should be reviewing the reports that are directly related to the injury for which you are filing your claim. An accident injury attorney will prevent adjusters from digging into your medical history where they don’t belong. Personal Injury Lawsuit Money.
Conditions for Payments
If you balk at signing a medical authorization form, a claims adjuster might state that you won’t get any type of payment unless you sign. An experienced personal injury attorney will know that is not always true, and in fact that the adjuster could be misrepresenting the policy.
Always Consult with Your Personal Injury Attorney
If an insurance adjuster calls you directly at any point in the claims process to ask you a question, your response should always be, “Let me talk to my accident injury attorney first.” The adjuster would prefer if you weren’t working with a lawyer so they can take advantage of your condition. Experienced lawyers with a background in accident/injury understand what you’re going through. Your attorneys should have experience in personal injury law and know all the “tricks of the trade.” Having them work on your case will bring you peace of mind, knowing things are being handled as they should. Call your legal team immediately to set up your consultation before you answer questions or fill out any forms.
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