What’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…
Read MoreWhat Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat in Texas?
Although no specific laws in Texas govern where a child must ride in a passenger car, it is legally required that all children under eight years old or under 4’9’’ in height must use an appropriate child safety seat system whenever they ride in a passenger vehicle. Under the Texas Occupant Restraint Laws, the child…
Read MoreHazmat Trucks & Hazardous Material Spills During a Truck Accident
When a hazmat truck crashes, the results can be severe and devastating. This is because hazmat trucks carry toxic, poisonous, and lethal substances that not only harm those involved but also harm others in proximity to the accident. Sometimes, these substances are flammable and cause fires or explosions to erupt quickly, making these accidents far…
Read MoreSemi-Truck Accident Settlement Calculators: Are They Accurate?
Semi-truck accidents can turn your life upside down within seconds. The reason for this is that these large and powerful vehicles cause a tremendous amount of force and impact in an accident, which can result in traumatic and devastating injuries. If you were in one of these crashes, you may find yourself in the middle…
Read MoreWhat Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do?
When it comes to the legal process, a truck accident lawyer can provide valuable support and assistance. One of the main things they do is to let you concentrate on your healing and recovery journey while they handle any hurdles that arise when building a legal case against the defendant. Whether your truck accident is…
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