What is the Hit-and-run Investigation Process?
Drivers have a moral and legal duty to stop and render assistance after a car accident occurs. Sadly, many drivers fail to stop. To hold hit-and-run drivers accountable for their negligent driving and irresponsible behavior, it’s necessary to conduct an investigation to find the owner of the car and the driver (if the owner and…
Read MoreWhat Can You Sue for in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When someone else’s carelessness turns your life upside down, you might wonder, “Do I have any options? Can I actually hold them responsible?” If you’ve been injured in Texas, you probably have more rights than you realize. So, what can you sue people for after an injury? In this blog, we’re breaking it all down—the…
Read MoreOrdinary Negligence vs. Gross Negligence: What’s the Difference?
Accidents happen every day. A slip on a wet floor. A crash at an intersection. A mishap at work. But when it comes to legal responsibility, not all accidents are viewed the same. Especially not under Texas law. If you’re hurt because someone wasn’t careful, the law might call that ordinary negligence. If the behavior…
Read MoreHow to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit on Behalf of Your Child in Texas
When your child is hurt, your world changes. One moment you’re worrying about homework and soccer games. The next, you’re sitting in a hospital room asking questions you never thought you’d have to ask. How will they heal? Will they be okay? And maybe, do I have legal options to protect them? In Texas, you…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a Concussion and a Contusion?
Two terms often pop up when it comes to head injuries: concussions and contusions. Although the two sound similar, they refer to different types of injuries with distinct symptoms and characteristics. It’s important to understand these differences, especially if you or someone you love has suffered a head injury. What is a concussion? A concussion…
Read MoreTexas Motorcycle Insurance Requirements & Laws
Motorcycles can be dangerous. Not only do they lack a hood, trunk, roof, or doors to protect riders, but many drivers in cars and trucks don’t respect the right of motorcyclists to be on the road. Other drivers may not see motorcycles or don’t know how to respond when a motorcycle is near. When motorcycle…
Read MoreWhat are Texas’s Car Insurance Requirements?
Car owners and drivers in Texas are required to purchase liability insurance in case they cause an accident. The victims of car accidents can suffer many different types of injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and back and neck pain. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we file car…
Read MoreWhat is Brake-Checking? And Why is it Dangerous?
“Brake-checking” is a term that describes when a driver in front of you intentionally applies the brakes without warning as a practical joke to startle or intimidate the driver behind them. Brake-checking is highly dangerous, and it is illegal not only in the United States but in the UK, Australia, Canada, and other countries. Teenage…
Read MoreWho is Liable if You’re Hit by Cargo Falling Off a Truck?
Have you ever been driving behind a cargo truck on the highway and imagined something falling off and hitting your car? That’s not just an intrusive thought. Cargo can and does sometimes fall off, and when this happens, the results can be catastrophic. Last year in Texas, a truck carrying an oversized load lost its…
Read MoreWhat are Structured Settlements?
Imagine you have a friend named Melanie who has been severely injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, she ended up losing her ability to work for the rest of her life. After going to court, the judgment was made to award her $3.5 million in compensation. She worked closely with an experienced lawyer who advised…
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