Many people across Texas are injured due to things like auto accidents, defective products or dangerous conditions on someone’s property. Injured people must often file personal injury claims to recover full and fair compensation for their injuries and trauma. As an injured person, there are actions you can take to help build your case and get the most compensation available. 1. Preserve Evidence Your lawyer will need to prove what caused your injuries by using various forms of evidence. You can help by: Taking photos or video at the accident scene Getting contact information of witnesses who ..read more

It’s essential to take an active role in your medical care at all times, including in the aftermath of an accident. No one knows what you’re feeling, physically and mentally, better than you do. Asking the right questions of your doctor can help you get the right information and treatment to help you heal. In this article, our Dallas car and truck accident lawyers offer ideas for important questions you can ask. How Bad Are My Injuries? Gaining a full understanding of your injuries is critical. This is both for your health and for any insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit you may pursue ..read more

Marquette Wolf of The Law Firm of Ted B. Lyon & Associates in Mesquite, TX became a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) in 2024. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership to 500 Fellows from the United States in addition to Fellows from nearly 40 countries across the globe. IATL seeks out, identifies, acknowledges, and honors those who have achieved a career of excellence through demonstrated skill and ability in jury trials, trials before the court, and appellate practice. Members are engaged in civil practice on both the plaintiff’s and the defe ..read more

In Texas, the at-fault driver’s insurance is the first place to look if you’ve been injured and need compensation. But how are you supposed to know who was at fault if that person flees the scene? Obviously, you won’t be able to get that driver’s information to give to your insurance company. If you get hurt in a hit-and-run accident, first call the police and make a report. Then, contact your own insurance company. You could have coverage under your own policy to help pay for medical costs and property damage. Two Types of Auto Insurance That May Apply in a Hit-and-Run Crash There are two for ..read more

Talking to an attorney should be one of the first things you do after you get hurt or lose a loved one in a car accident, truck wreck or other motor vehicle crash. Once you find a Texas lawyer you’re comfortable with and you decide to hire them, there are things you can do throughout your case to help things along. Here are five things you can do to assist your auto accident attorney in getting the compensation you deserve. 1. Share the Whole Story The biggest thing you can do is be honest with your lawyer. Share all the facts about your accident, even the things that make it seem like the cra ..read more

High-speed wrecks are not the only crashes that can leave you in serious pain. Whiplash can be painful and long-lasting, and it can happen in crashes where a vehicle is moving as slowly as 15 miles per hour or less. Not surprisingly, whiplash in auto accidents is very common, afflicting more than 3 million people a year. It’s important to note that the symptoms of whiplash may not be immediately obvious at the scene of the accident. The injured person has adrenaline coursing through their body, and their brain is working overtime trying to process everything that just happened. As a result, th ..read more

Auto accidents are one of the nation’s leading causes of death for children. Reports from the CDC and NHTSA show that many of these deaths happen because adults have not made sure the child was properly restrained. For young children, car seats and booster seats are a key part of effective safety restraint systems. These devices are proven to protect children and reduce the severity of harm they might suffer in motor vehicle accidents. That’s why Texas has a law requiring children to be in car/booster seats until they reach a certain age. What Is Texas Law on Car Seats and Booster Seats? Under ..read more

If you’ve been in any kind of motor vehicle accident, you need to know who’s responsible for compensating you for your injuries and property damage. That’s largely determined by the type of insurance system the state has. There are two possible insurance systems: the no-fault system and the at-fault system. Texas is one of the 38 states that use the at-fault system. In this article, our Dallas auto accident lawyers will discuss the two systems and how the at-fault insurance system can affect your legal claim. What’s the Difference Between At-Fault and No-Fault States? The main difference is ho ..read more

Home to more than 30 million people, Texas is the second most populous state in the country. Couple that huge population with a booming tourist industry and it’s no surprise that our roads are teeming with traffic. It’s not just passenger vehicles that are zipping down Texas highways, though. Thousands of commercial trucks criss-cross the state daily as they deliver the goods that keep the state’s economy moving. So while all of this car and truck traffic is a sign of a flourishing state, it also makes our highways particularly dangerous. In fact, according to Forbes and NHTSA data, Texas is t ..read more

Who pays for your medical bills and other damages if you get hurt in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle? Whether you’re a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or hit by an Uber/Lyft driver, Texas law provides remedies. Do Uber and Lyft Insure Their Drivers? Yes. Under Texas law, rideshare companies qualify as “transportation network companies,” or TNCs. As such, they must maintain auto insurance for their drivers. However, these company insurance policies don’t apply if the Uber/Lyft driver isn’t logged onto the app at the time of the crash. So, if you’re injured by an Uber vehicle but the ..read more