After you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, there are several steps you should follow that will help you with filing an insurance claim: 1. Report the accident to the police. If other cars were […]
Read MoreHave you considered getting a dash cam for your car or truck? If not, you should know how having a dash cam can help your case in the event of an injury accident. First, you […]
Read MoreLegal documents are vital to our lives, and when we need them, we may need them immediately. That’s why it’s important to know the top five legal documents everyone must have available, particularly when they’re […]
Read MoreIf your family has suffered injury in a car wreck, workplace accident, slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident at a store or in some other way, you may be wondering: what are the steps in a personal […]
Read MoreHaving seen many car insurance ads on TV, you may think insurers are all nice, friendly, helpful folks eager to help you after a car wreck. But in truth, car insurance companies want to pay […]
Read MoreHas your family or someone you know suffered the unspeakable tragedy of a child killed in a car accident? If so, the victim is far from alone. In fact, car accidents are the #1 killer […]
Read MoreInsurance companies like to show how friendly and helpful they are in car insurance ads on TV. But don’t be fooled. After a car wreck, you must be wary of dealing with insurance adjusters— whose […]
Read MoreUnsafe delivery drivers and deadlines have led to many car wrecks injuring or killing innocent people. Those crashes have spurred delivery driver lawsuits against companies making such deliveries. One of the latest delivery driver lawsuits […]
Read MorePhoto by KatarzynaBialasiewicz (iStock by Getty Images) You may be entitled to a fair settlement in your Xarelto, Pradaxa or Eliquis case after internal bleeding caused by these defective blood-thinning drugs. In fact, several bellweather […]
Read MoreOctavio Pulido doesn’t remember many details about the day that changed his life, but he remembers how it made him feel. “I felt sad and angry,” said Octavio. On May 1, 2016 the San Antonio […]
Read Morephoto by jakes47s (iStock by Getty) Texas drivers often crash around road work due to obstacles, barriers and sudden rerouting of streets and highways. While some work zone car wrecks are drivers’ fault, they also […]
Read MorePhoto by ClaudioVentrella (iStock by Getty) Drivers aren’t the only ones whose cell phone distractions are leading to deaths and injuries in auto accidents. Pedestrians who fixate on phones have helped spike pedestrian fatalities by […]
Read MoreA recent study of car insurance pricing reveals that Texas drivers living in minority neighborhoods often are charged more for auto insurance than people with comparable risk profiles who live in Anglo or non-minority areas. […]
Read MorePhoto by grinvalds (iStock by Getty Images) If you’re among the millions of Americans injured in car wrecks which weren’t their fault, you have a legal right to claim payments for your injury costs, likely […]
Read Morephoto by Toa55 (iStock by Getty Images) Illegal street racing is menacing innocent citizens across Texas, from rural expanses to congested urban areas such as San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. Jim Adler & Associates urges […]
Read MoreHow bad are Essure birth control injuries? So bad that the United States Food and Drug Administration has been investigating the defective contraceptive implants since the spring of 2015 and recently issued a black box […]
Read MoreSuffering serious burn injuries at work is tragically common in the United States, where as many as 40 percent of all burn deaths are related to explosions and fires on the job, according to a […]
Read MoreSugar Land City Council passed an ordinance Feb. 21 banning use of portable electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or laptop computers while driving unless the device is hands-free or is being used in […]
Read MorePhoto by Dimos (iStock by Getty Images) Has your car ever caught on fire? Or have you witnessed another car on fire? If so, you know how dangerous it can be. That’s why it’s vital […]
Read MorePhoto by Gubcio (iStock by Getty Images) Under a badly worded Texas law passed in 2003, victims seeking payments for losses after injury due to someone’s negligence face a challenge: the murky concept of only […]
Read MoreMost insurance companies tend to deny, delay and underpay their injured customers in order to keep more money for themselves, including from those involved in a severe car accident. Photo by vadimguzhva (iStock by Getty […]
Read MorePhoto by spxchrome (iStock by Getty Images) If you were injured in an accident and can’t pay your medical bills, you can get help. Your injury lawyer from Jim Adler & Associates can draw up […]
Read MorePhoto by hayesphotography (iStock by Getty Images) If you were injured in a car accident, were treated at a hospital and then received a hospital lien, you may be wondering what a hospital lien means […]
Read MoreIf you are an individual, who is not a medical professional, and offer help out of compassion and in good faith, you may be protected by the Texas Good Samaritan law. Photo by Pixel_away (iStock […]
Read MoreBy Texas state law, crash reports are required for any collision causing injury, death or $1,000 or more of damage to a property. Photo by redhumv (iStock by Getty Images) Were you injured in an […]
Read MorePhoto by VMarin (iStock by Getty Images) Again, innocent and unsuspecting Americans are being menaced by defective vehicles prone to rollaway crashes. This time such crashes involve Ram 1500 pickup trucks from model years 2013-2016 […]
Read MorePhoto by nataly_lobik (iStock by Getty Images) Holidays such as New Year’s Eve and July the Fourth’s Independence Day should be times of celebration. But the fireworks they bring can cause many common fireworks accident […]
Read MoreOne of the three most common holiday accident injuries are due to falls while hanging lights outside the house. Photo by attack-rabbit (iStock by Getty Images) Holidays should be fun, but common holiday accidents can […]
Read MoreDid you know the average car crash with a deer costs at least $2,500, according to AAA? Deer accidents on Texas roads also can be deadly to drivers and passengers, and they’re more common in […]
Read MoreBy law, children often get special treatment, as vulnerable folks should. Special laws reduce speed limits and ban cellphone use in school zones. Other laws produce tougher penalties for those whose bad driving affects children. […]
Read MoreEvery day we hear of auto recalls, food recalls, baby stroller recalls and other consumer product recalls when dangers are found in the items we buy. But where does all this start? Which agencies test […]
Read MoreWe often hear, see or read news reports about police chases, when police vehicles pursue suspects on our roads. But have you encountered one in your own driving? And if such a chase caused a […]
Read MoreSchool bullying is a national epidemic. But victims and their parents are fighting back with court cases involving school bullying. In the 1990s, the United States Supreme Court set standards for prevailing in such lawsuits. […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest tragedies to hit the Gulf Coast of Texas, Louisiana and other states was the April 20, 2010 explosion and fire at the Deepwater Horizon floating offshore platform off the coast of […]
Read MoreTexans who suffer burns, broken bones, amputation or other severe work injuries in the workplace may need an on-the-job injury lawyer to defend their legal rights and claim payments for their losses. Such a work […]
Read MoreCities across Texas have “leash laws,” which means owners of pets such as dogs must keep them enclosed within a fence or dwelling or restrained by a leash if in public spaces. Though disregarded by […]
Read MoreHow many times have you had to veer around an object lying on a road? Or are you among the Americans in 200,000 road debris crashes from 2011-2014? If so, you may be entitled to […]
Read MoreAmerica’s crisis of children hit by cars continues, even in summer months, and with schools reopening soon, drivers must be especially alert for little ones walking or riding bikes on our streets and roads. Almost […]
Read MoreLong-term use of PPI drugs such as Nexium and Prilosec have an increased risk of chronic kidney disease and ultimately, can lead to kidney failure and/or death. Photo by alex-mit (iStock by Getty Images) Americans […]
Read MoreSchool is out for summer, so drivers can relax about Texas school bus laws, right? Wrong. Many school districts offer summer classes or camps, and many school buses are still running. Besides, any time is […]
Read MoreNegotiating traffic lanes and intersections is an important task, so people give it their full attention, right? Actually, we know this is wrong, since so many people today drive while using a cell phone or […]
Read MoreThe widespread growth of drones in our skies has come with nagging problems. Beyond issues such as invasion of privacy, one of those problems is drone accidents. Drones can crash into property or people. When […]
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury (TBI) could happen to anyone at any time. The results of such a devastating event could range from chronic headaches to a partial loss of brain function. The biggest misconception about […]
Read MoreWhen you have been in a car accident, the first thing you need to attend to are any injuries that you have sustained. You may feel discomfort in your neck, and that could be the […]
Read MoreOne of the first calls a worker makes after being injured on the job is to a workers’ comp attorney, and that is because the worker wants to make sure that their rights are protected […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why it can be so expensive to hire a lawyer? People who think that they can navigate the legal system on their own will often bypass hiring a lawyer and then […]
Read MoreWomen who face ovarian cancer after using talcum powder products for personal hygiene need to know details of what is ovarian cancer. Their health comes first, and treatments should ensue. But they also can explore […]
Read MoreThe most reliable DUI attorney Houston residents look for is one who is familiar with the impact that drunk driving has on families. No organization exemplifies the effects of drunk driving on families more than […]
Read MoreAfter a car accident involving serious injury, victims may need physical therapy for varying lengths of time to improve their recovery. Indeed, physical therapy can help victims increase their mobility, strengthen their body and improve […]
Read MoreAfter a car accident, having witnesses to back up your belief that another driver was at fault can be very important to your case. After all, while a jury likely will view defendants and plaintiffs […]
Read MoreOne of the worst injuries Texans can suffer in a car accident is paralysis. Such injuries can be lifelong, debilitating and expensive in many ways. Jim Adler & Associates understands the enormity of paralysis and […]
Read MoreMany workers in America, especially in warm areas such as Houston, Dallas or San Antonio, Texas, suffer heat stress injuries in the workplace. Such injuries may be the responsibility of a negligent employer and may […]
Read MoreIf you were injured on the job and it was someone else’s fault, you have a legal right to recover the costs of your medical care, lost wages and pain and suffering. But how much […]
Read MoreA rising concern in America is drugged driving, which involves persons using various pharmaceutical drugs and recreational drugs including alcohol while at the wheel of a vehicle. Keeping in mind that alcohol is a drug, […]
Read MoreIn late August of 2015 Stryker recalled nearly 17,000 arm implant devices because their packaging could be compromised while being transported. Namely, for 16,992 units of five orthopedic devices of the arm, the sterile barrier […]
Read MoreThe lumbering leviathans known as 18-wheelers, big rigs, semi trucks, tractor-trailers or diesel trucks are dangerous enough due to their size and weight. But they can become even more deadly when trucks are overloaded or […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, you should know how to deal with truck companies to get paid what you legally deserve. Injury payments can cover the costs of your hospital and medical […]
Read MoreOne of the first steps your car accident lawyer will take in representing you for a claim is to ensure you obtain police reports of your crash. But how useful is a police report in […]
Read MorePersons injured in car wrecks or other traffic accidents often must deal with insurance adjusters when making a claim to pay for their injury costs. When doing so, you must recognize that the adjuster works […]
Read MoreAre you aware of Texas school bus laws? Apparently, many drivers in Dallas County are not — or they’re disregarding them, placing Dallas-area school children at risk. Officials for Dallas County Schools have tracked many […]
Read MoreAs new driving services such as Uber compete with taxis, limos and town cars, you may wonder how your car accident claim may be impacted if you’re injured in a crash involving Uber, or similar […]
Read MoreAmericans making an injury claim should be cautious in making recorded statements to insurers after an accident. Insurance companies are not eager to part with their money and may try to use recorded statements against […]
Read MoreLike many Americans, you may have aches, pains or other pre-existing medical conditions –conditions that could significantly impact a car accident injury claim. In fact, insurance companies have been known to use your pre-existing condition […]
Read MoreMany of us lose our tempers. But one of the worst places to do it is behind the wheel of a vehicle. That’s when so-called “road rage” often erupts, placing the enraged driver and those […]
Read MoreWhat are passenger rights in an auto accident? You may need to know if you or a family member was hurt in a crash as a passenger or “ride-along” in a vehicle. You should understand […]
Read MoreAmericans involved in rental car accidents must understand their legal rights. Many wonder if they should have bought extra rental car insurance, and others may wonder how to report the accident. Jim Adler & Associates […]
Read MoreCar accident lawyers often use the phrase “pain and suffering” to describe benefits clients can receive for injury losses. But what is pain and suffering, and how can it be measured for payments? That is, […]
Read MoreIn June of 2014, General Motors made yet another GM recall for ignition switch failure, this time involving about 3.4 million vehicles. With so many GM recalls in recent months, how many have been made […]
Read MoreYou know planes have a “black box” to record data and show causes of an accident. Did you know your car also could have such a black box — called an EDR — to collect […]
Read MoreLook out — driver-less cars and trucks are coming. But though designed for safety, that doesn’t mean they won’t cause car crashes. When they do, what will be driver-less cars laws and legal issues? Who […]
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