If you have been injured in a car accident in Texas that wasn’t your fault, you may already know that you might be eligible to file a claim for compensation for the losses you have suffered. However, in order to be successful in your claim, you must have several documents that will serve as proof…
Read MoreBeing injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault can feel traumatic on many levels. From a physical perspective, you may experience pain that can be difficult to manage, as well as temporary or permanent disabilities that could keep you from working. Emotionally, in addition to the shock of having your life turned upside-down…
Read MorePursuing a personal injury case might seem to be a straightforward process. Proving who was at fault for your injuries might not be challenging if you have security camera footage of their actions prior to the accident. Medical expenses are easy to document by using invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other records. Supporting the facts…
Read MoreJust knowing who was at fault for your injury isn’t sufficient to hold the negligent party liable and recover the compensation you are entitled to for your medical treatment and other expenses. You must prepare a solid case that proves someone else was responsible for your injury. That means obtaining valuable evidence to show what…
Read MoreWhether you sustained an injury in a car crash, on another person’s dangerous property, or in a construction accident, you need evidence to prove what happened. Although your lawyer can collect evidence for you, valuable evidence is available at the accident scene. You should not leave the scene of an accident without securing critical evidence.…
Read MoreAfter another driver injured you in a car accident, it’s important to gather as much evidence as possible that supports the case for your compensation. One of the first documents you’ll obtain will be a police accident report highlighting critical information about the accident and what happened. While these reports do not represent a final…
Read MoreAs you and your legal team build a personal injury case, you should consider your “pain and suffering.” By claiming pain and suffering, you are asking for compensation for the physical pain and emotional stress that directly resulted from the accident. Pain and suffering is a non-economic loss, and it can be difficult to calculate…
Read MoreAfter someone else caused an accident in which you were injured, you might experience long-term problems, such as chronic pain or emotional stress that consistently affect your quality of life. Some do not discover their injuries right away. Others are kept busy with their medical and emotional recovery and have not had the time to…
Read MorePTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychiatric condition caused by a traumatic event in your life. Despite the common perception of PTSD being a made-up disorder or something suffered only by traumatized combat veterans, PTSD is a real mental health condition that is caused by experiencing intense shock, assault, traumatic experience, or fear of…
Read MoreIf you have a good attorney, like those at Portner Bond, PLLC, they will tell you that personal injury claims can take a long time to settle and payout. Your attorney is working hard to get your claim settled and get the money into your hands, but the opposing counsel is working just as hard…
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