Motorcycle Accidents
When you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, your personal injury case in Texas turns on The Rules of the Road and your lawyer’s familiarity with handling motorcycle accident cases.
Every personal injury case involving a motorcycle accident in Texas (or in any State for that matter) turns on the Rules of the Road because the injured person has to prove that the accident was the other guy’s fault. And traffic laws are different from State to State.
When evaluating whether you have a good motorcycle accident injury case, you, and especially your personal injury lawyer, must be familiar with the Rules of the Road in Texas, but especially as they apply to motorcycles and riders. Individual cities have their own ordinances regarding trucks, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, so you need a lawyer who knows what Rules to apply to determine who had the right of way and therefore, who was at fault for your accident. Having a lawyer with personal experience riding motorcycles is important, too.
Injuries in motorcycle accidents can vary from temporary muscle strain type injuries like whiplash and a thrown out back to cuts from broken glass, contact with the road, to broken bones from the tremendous impact forces to knee and shoulder injuries, to even paralysis and death. Remember, all vehicles, on two wheels or more, propel the human body faster than it can go by itself and that causes the body to be exposed to forces in a crash that it was never designed to handle. And on a motorcycle, you have less protection than you would in a car.
So not only does handling such personal injury cases require knowledge of liability law (Texas Motor Vehicle Code, local Municipal Codes, and possible Federal trucking law and regulations), but skill and knowledge of a broad base of medicine to handle proof of the injury aspects of the case.
And, insurance companies these days do everything in their power to defeat an inured person’s claim right from the beginning before the injured person knows their rights. They do things like take recorded statements from witnesses and injured people before they know their rights and get injured people to sign papers before the injured person knows what is at stake.
Here are the Top Five Guaranteed Ways to Destroy Your Injury Case
1. Fall For What I Call the “Good Cop–Tell Me All About It” Routine. This is when the insurance adjuster acts like he is she really cares about you, your injuries, and your financial needs, especially after a motor vehicle collision. They call you, tell you not to worry about the medical bills, that “everything will be taken care of. Be aware, they are doing this so that you open up, let your guard down, and provide them with a recorded statement, or sign away your rights on the paperwork they send you to sign. Once the insurance adjuster uses the skills he or she has in getting the RIGHT kind of answers out of you (RIGHT for the insurance company, but WRONG for you and any chance of getting a fair recovery) and once the Medical Payments coverage is exhausted, their attitude changes. They got what they wanted, and now, you cannot get a return call or any help whatsoever.
2. Give a Recorded Statement. Every insurance adjuster out there is trained by insurance company lawyers about WHAT questions to ask, and more importantly, HOW to ask them to get the answers they need to defeat your claim. That’s why the ONLY time I allow one of my clients to give a statement is when they are in my office and being represented and advised by me.
3. Sign the paperwork. This sounds like a horror story out of a book. And it is so underhanded and rotten, I can barely believe it myself. But early in my career, I was contacted by an elderly gentleman who could not read too well. He got hurt in an accident. The Insurance company told him “sign these papers we send you and we will send you $1,000.00 for your pain and we will pay all of your doctor bills. Guess what? He got the $1,000, but because he could not read too well, he did not realize that notwithstanding the promise to pay the doctor bills he was told on the telephone, he signed away his rights forever. Even highly educated people’s eyes glaze over when an insurance company sends them a document with teeny tiny print using legal mumbo jumbo. But that “legalese” can kill your chance at fair compensation.
4. Tough it out and don’t see a doctor (or see a doctor 3 months after the accident). When a seriously injured person fails to be seen by a doctor after an injury, it is like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve all rolled into one for an insurance company. They love it. Now, you and I know that MOST people do not like going to a doctor, and MOST people put it off until they just cannot stand it anymore. But, when someone tries to explain that at trial, juries are skeptical. They think “this guy is asking for money for his injuries–how bad could the pain have been if he waited a month to see a doctor?”– EVEN WHEN THEY THEMSELVES HAVE PUT OFF SEEING A DOCTOR FOR MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS FOR THEIR OWN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
5. Try to Hide a Prior Medical Condition, Old Accident (or Lie About Anything, Really). When I was a young lawyer, I heard stories about lawyers who told their clients to keep old injuries a secret or to try to suppress the fact that they had a car accident before. Aside from the fact that this is completely unethical, a lawyer can lose his license for suggesting this, and a client can lose their case, it is just plain stupid to try to do this. We live in the computer age. Believe me, there are databases that track everything about you, including prior accidents, prior medical treatment, you name it. You are just asking for trouble. I always advise my client to tell the whole truth. As Benjamin Franklin said: If you always tell the truth, you do not have to remember anything.
Obviously, these are just the top five–I see many, many more mistakes made in motor vehicle accident cases all the time, but the above five are probably the most common.
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Whether you are pre-selecting a lawyer for your business or just in a hurry to find a lawyer for help with criminal charges, it is worth knowing the different types of law firms out there so that you can make a better choice for your needs. The legal firm itself is simply a collection of more than one lawyer ranging from small firms of about two to fifty lawyers to large firms of over two hundred lawyers. 
The first type is general practice. This is a good kind of firm for any general business because they perform the usual run-of-the-mill services. A general practice one can help you form a business by incorporating, and they can also review all contracts that you enter into. If your business happens to specialize in something like medical equipment, you will need a specialty practice to handle your needs.
Specialty or boutique ones have come about due to the complex nature of law in modern litigious society. Whether it’s malpractice, personal injury, bankruptcy, drunk driving, drug crimes, corporate or criminal law you will probably need a specialty one to meet your requirements.
The large or mega ones are designed to provide the advantages of both the general and specialty practice. The large firms cost more money per hour, but this is because they have to keep so many different specialty and general practice lawyers on staff along with support staff for each one. If you require a wide array of services and you have the resources, then a large office is necessary to stand toe to toe with your competitors.
Our law offices can also be necessary if you are involved in any export-import business. The US is limited in some ways because lawyers are licensed by state and usually practice solely in that state.
Once you understand the different forms a practice can take, it’s easier to decide which type will fit your needs the best. It is best to establish a long-term relationship with a firm while keeping in mind what kind of services you may need throughout your life. Once you have made your choice you can move onto a face to face meeting with a representative of the firm. More information here
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Automobiles are a modern-day convenience that many people cannot imagine living without. However, car accidents can be devastating and deadly. Child safety restraints, also known as car seats, help lessen the threat to young passengers. However, defective car seats can undermine this purpose or, in some cases, create new problems.
If you have been in a car accident or believe that you may have a child safety or personal injury claim, it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer. Car seats have come a long way since the first rear-facing car seats were introduced in the 1960s, but there are some important things you should know about the dangers of defective car seats:
Car seats save lives, but a design defect can prevent the seat from doing its job or even cause further injuries. There are frequent recalls based on defective handles, unexpected releases, weak or insufficient construction, and other design flaws. These defects may leave your little ones vulnerable to serious injuries.
In 2011, the nonprofit Ecology Center reported that 60% of child safety seats tested contained at least one dangerous chemical. The chemicals that were tested for have been linked to a variety of health problems, ranging from allergies to cancer. While car seats are an invaluable tool in saving lives, it is important to find a car seat that does not contain chemicals and to keep the seat in top shape by keeping it out of direct UV rays and heat.
At our South Texas Law Office , we advocate for community safety, especially when it comes to our children. We offer legal services in the areas of motor vehicle accidents, child safety and injury, and personal injury. If you have questions about the dangers of defective car seats or are looking for a personal injury attorney, we are here to help. Call us to speak with an attorney about your case, or find more information here @ https://fordandlaurel.com/auto-accidents-laredo
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