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Who Can File A Wrongful Death Suit in Texas?
There is no question that the loss of a loved one can affect many people. When it comes to legal territory, if the passing of your loved one was due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another individual, it could be even more disheartening. There could be a flood of emotions present, including anger and a need for the responsible party to be held accountable.
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5 Tips to Stay Safe on the Roads
When you're driving, you want to stay as safe on the road as possible. Unfortunately, it isn't always possible to avoid an accident because unexpected things happen all the time. There may be a distracted driver sharing the road with you, another car may be speeding, there may be an obstruction on the road, or something else can occur. As a driver, you should always expect the unexpected while behind the wheel. Here are five tips for staying safe on the road.
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Catastrophic Car Accident Injuries
Even a relatively minor car accident can leave you seriously injured. A serious car accident that leads to a catastrophic injury, on the other hand, is a life-altering accident, recovery from which is typically a lifelong journey. If another driver's negligence leaves you or someone you love catastrophically injured, you need the professional legal [.]
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Top 5 Facts About a Wrongful Death Case in Texas
There is nothing that is more soul-crushing than, losing a loved one. It is even harder to come to terms with when the death was a result of negligent actions from a party that could have been completely avoided. If you feel that a loved one lost their life because of the careless, negligent, unskillful [.]
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Common Causes of Rollover Crashes
Experiencing your car rolling over in an accident is obviously a terrifying experience. Rollover crashes happen, and they often lead to devastating injuries and fatalities. Understanding the common causes of rollover crashes can help you better protect yourself, and your loved ones, from these tragic accidents. If a negligent driver leaves you injured [.]
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Liability and Compensation in Multi-Car Crashes in the State of Texas
When you've been in an auto accident, your first thoughts are of the injuries you and your family have sustained in the collision. The second thought, which usually comes as you're assessing the damage is, Who's responsible, and who's going to pay for the damage? While two-car crashes are usually straightforward, multi-car collisions are often complex.
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What is Modified Comparative Fault?
If you're hurt by someone else in an accident, you deserve to be compensated for your injury. It's an unwelcome surprise to have an insurance adjuster tell you they're willing to pay for only 80% of your loss instead of 100%. The insurance company is allowed to make this type of offer because of the modified comparative fault law in Texas.
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Why Is It Critical to Take Pictures After a Car Accident?
Pictures provide important evidence in auto accident claims, and in some cases, they can help a Granbury car wreck lawyer prove the other driver's liability. Below, readers will learn more on the importance of taking photos after a car accident.
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Legal Truck Driving Hours in Texas
The main cause for most automobile accidents is driver distraction. Looking at cell phones, changing the radio stations, and suffering from fatigue are only a few of the many ways that a driver can become distracted while driving.
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Implications After a Semi Truck Accident
If you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck, the repercussions are far graver than a mere fender-bender. Studies show that the higher mass of any vehicle will have an alarming effect on drivers who are in the car with less mass. These mixed collision accidents can leave people crippled for life, severely injured, [.]
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The Most Likely Times and Places for Truck Accidents in Texas
When we share the road with large eighteen-wheel trucks, we often simply do not realize just how dangerous some of these commercial trucks can be. Unfortunately, there are traffic fatalities involving these 18-wheeler trucks daily.
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Questions to ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
When you're looking to choose the best personal injury attorney in Fort Worth for your case, it can often feel like an interview process. You sit down with a few different attorneys, ask them questions, then at the end of the process, you choose the attorney you believe will be helpful for your case.
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Did a Drunk Driver Hit You Over Memorial Day Weekend?
Memorial Day weekend can be a fun holiday weekend full of picnics, beach barbecues, and other outdoor events. However, when drivers choose to drink and drive, an otherwise pleasant weekend could turn into a disaster for everyone involved. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in the State of Texas is 0.08 percent. There [.]
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How Do Settlements For Commercial Vehicle Accidents Work?
When a commercial vehicle, such as a semi-truck, crashes, it often causes devastating damage and injuries to accident victims. Smaller passenger cars are no match for these large trucks in a collision, and many motorists suffer life-changing injuries in commercial vehicle accidents. With serious and catastrophic injuries also comes extensive losses, which can include: Medical [.]
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Who has the right of way when pulling out of a parking spot?
In Dallas, Texas, a driver needs to be aware of their surroundings when backing out of a parking spot. They must yield the right of way to both vehicles and pedestrians. Failing to do so could result in an accident that the driver may be liable.
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Texas Semi-Truck Collisions
Texas Semi-Truck Collisions Attorneys in Granbury, Texas According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were more than 35,000 accidents involving commercial vehicles throughout the state in 2017. Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers or big rigs, are among the most common types of commercial vehicles on the road, and their large size and specialized construction [.]
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What Happens if I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving accidents are more common than many people realize. Approximately 29 people die as a result of alcohol-related car accidents every day in the United States alone. The numbers are staggering considering this is the type of accident that's easily avoided. Unfortunately, not everyone asks for help getting home when they've been drinking. That's a choice that puts everyone on the road in danger. If you've been hit by a drunk driver, you have options. Let our experienced attorney Brett Cain help you figure out which steps to take.
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Who can be held responsible for a Wrongful Death?
While the question may seem complex, the answer is actually quite simple: Under Texas law, any person whose wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default causes the death of another can be held responsible for a wrongful death. In addition, the agent of the person whose wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default causes the death of another can also be held responsible for a wrongful death.
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5 Things an Injured Victim Should Do After a Truck Wreck
Getting into an accident is a terrifying experience that can leave you not only emotionally and mentally shaken, but physically injured as well. If you were involved in a truck accident, there is an even greater chance of being left with devastating injuries. In Granbury, Texas and elsewhere, there are five things you should do [.]
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How Are Damages Calculated in a Wrongful Death Case?
Individuals that have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another part may be entitled to financial compensation from the negligent party. Statute section 71.001 defines wrongful death in Texas as a death that is caused by the carelessness, default, neglect, or wrongful act of another person.
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How long do I have to file a Wrongful Death Suit?
When a loved one dies, it is a terrible time for everyone in the family. The fact that the loved one died because of someone else's negligence makes the grieving process even worse. In Texas, a loved one has the right to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death is any type of death caused by neglect, wrongful act, unskillfulness or carelessness.
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How To Bring and Win a Dallas Deck and Balcony Collapse Lawsuit?
When a deck or balcony collapses, the consequences can be devastating. Victims may suffer severe injuries—including bone fractures, spinal cord damage, and head trauma—while others may never make it out alive. For those who survive such an accident, the emotional and physical tolls can be overwhelming.
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Who Can Be Held Liable in a Drunk Driving Accident?
Texas court systems uphold stringent assessments in determining liability percentages for each party involved with a drunk driving accident. A Granbury drunk driving accident lawyer can help with legal process to prove liability and obtaining evidence.
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5 Reasons You Need a Texas Injury Attorney After A Car Accident
In 2016 alone, close to 70,000 people found themselves in auto accidents on Texas roads. What's more, 3,000 people lose their lives in road accidents in Texas every year. Given the all-too-regular occurrence of car crashes, it's hard to believe that not everyone who finds themselves in that situation begin looking for a Texas injury attorney. Nor does everyone know what to do when they find themselves in that situation.
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How To Get the Max Settlement in Your Auto Accident Case
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2018 there were over 257,000 car accidents reported in Dallas. This startling statistic accounts for an average of 708 crashes per day in the city. Of those accidents, 515 were fatal and more than 32,000 resulted in injuries.
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How to Obtain an Insurance Settlement in Texas
There are over 6 million car accidents in the United States each year. Over a quarter million of those accidents involved Texans in 2017. And we have all seen at least one of those terrible Texas pile-ups. Insurance companies will always argue that the defendant is not at fault. Because it can be complicated to [.]
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How Can I Prove Someone Caused My Loved One's Death?
In a wrongful death case, the person bringing the lawsuit isn't the victim, but a personal representative acting on behalf of the victim's family. While that fact differentiates a wrongful death case from other types of personal injury cases, they are all governed by tort law. This means a plaintiff in a wrongful death case must be able to prove the same four elements of a personal injury lawsuit, but with minor variations.
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How To File a Dallas Apartment Accident Claim
When you suffer an injury on someone else’s rental property, it can be a traumatic experience. The legal process of filing a premises liability lawsuit may seem daunting and overwhelming. That's why it is important to have experienced attorneys who specialize in personal injury lawsuits that involve rental property on your side
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Big Rig Accident Lawyer in Dallas
Trucking accident injuries can have long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Victims may experience chronic pain, mobility limitations, depression, and anxiety, as well as costly medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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5 Things To Watch For When Choosing Your Auto Injury Attorney
If you find yourself in need of a Fort Worth auto injury attorney, then there's no time like the present to start your search. While there are bound to be options aplenty when it comes to someone capable of handling your case, it's crucial to take your time to avoid selecting the wrong one.
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What happens if I crashed in a Company Truck?
People employed by certain companies often have to use the company truck for making deliveries or picking up goods. Unfortunately, accidents will happen. The situation can be very complex, especially if you are found to be at fault. At the end of the day, there will always be the issue of who is going to pay.
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Determining fault in a Texas motorcycle crash
Motorcycles are more susceptible to accidents due to their design and can result in very serious injuries when a person crashes while riding one. Texas is a fault state, which means the individual at fault for a motorcycle accident can be held liable for any injuries and other damages sustained as a result. It's important to know how fault is determined in a motorcycle accident.
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Bicycle Accidents in Dallas, Texas
In Dallas, cyclists can take certain actions to reduce their risk of a bicycle accident. Be sure to obey all traffic laws, signaling when turning or changing lanes and always wearing a helmet and safety gear.
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Consequences of a Hit-and-Run Truck Accident in Texas
If you hit another vehicle, person or property and then speed off without exchanging information or rendering aid, then you have committed a hit-and-run. While some people intentionally flee the scene after being involved in a truck accident, other drivers are simply unaware they hit another person or their property. There are others that do not know they are committing a crime when they drive away from the scene of a truck accident.
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The Dangers of Aggressive Drivers
We all know an aggressive driver when we meet one on the road, and the fact is that aggressive drivers are always dangerous drivers. When you get behind the wheel of your car, you take on the enormous responsibility of driving safely. Aggressive drivers, on the other hand, eschew this responsibility and leave everyone with [.]
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Are More Truck Drivers Stoned on the Road?
Semi-trucks are massive vehicles on our roadways, and the last thing you probably want to contemplate is whether or not the truck drivers behind the wheels of these giant trucks are stoned. However, as cannabis laws loosen up all around the country, this concern becomes more and more real. State cannabis laws are complicated by [.]
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How To File and Win a Dallas Amusement Park and Roller Coaster Lawsuit
When you're visiting an amusement park, it's important to be aware of the potential risks and take proactive steps to prevent an accident. If a personal injury or wrongful death does occur, however, the family can seek compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
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Texas Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for personal injury in Texas is 2 years. The period typically starts on the date the accident took place. However, a judge can set a later starting date for the statute of limitations in certain circumstances. It is important to keep this in mind if you intend to file a lawsuit. [.]
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How to Bring and Win a Dallas ATV Accident Claim
When an ATV accident occurs, it is important to identify who was at fault and determine if they should be held liable for the injuries suffered. A successful ATV injury lawsuit requires establishing that another party acted negligently or recklessly in a way that directly caused harm to the victim.
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How to Prove Negligence in an Auto Accident
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, over 17,000 people were seriously injured in an auto accident in 2017. If you were a victim of an accident, you deserve compensation. However, insurance companies aren't always willing to pay. If you hope to recover 100 percent of your losses, it is necessary to prove the other driver's negligence.
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How much should I settle for a back injury?
When it comes to settling a back injury case in Dallas, Texas, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine the best way forward. Your lawyer will consider the severity of your injuries and consider any medical bills, lost wages, physical therapy costs, and other legal damages you may have incurred.
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Tips to Avoid a Devastating Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists are the most vulnerable motorists. When they are involved in an accident they are especially vulnerable to injury and death. The best way to protect everyone on the road is to enact strategies that can help avoid accidents. These are steps that all motorists can use in order to make the roads that we share more safe.
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Most Common Causes for Truck Accidents in Texas
In 2017 data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported fatal truck accidents for the State of Texas. Although pickup trucks accounted for more accidents last year, the severity of injuries is much higher with large trucks.
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“What Is Assumption of The Risk” in Personal Injury Law
When it comes to personal injury cases and assumption of risk, Texas courts will evaluate all these factors when determining if a plaintiff should be barred from recovering in a personal injury lawsuit. It is important to remember that just because someone has assumed the risk does not mean they are automatically barred from recovering compensation for their injuries.
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How is Fault Determined in a Car Accident in Texas?
Unfortunately, car accidents are very common and happen every single day. This is no exception in the state of Texas. If you have been involved in a collision, you may want to speak to an attorney to initiate a lawsuit, especially if you sustained a personal injury and your vehicle has suffered damages. It's important to know how fault is determined in your state to be able to prove your case.
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Contact Us About Your Serious Injury Case
Our firm handles personal injury claims arising from serious accidents. We have mastered the laws in this arena, and we stand ready to protect your rights, prove fault, and collect maximum tax-free payment for your injury claims.
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Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness Mr. Brett Cain and team have been absolutely fantastic. Brett has helped me on a couple different battles. Very honest, loyal, kind, respectful, responsible, I could go on and on. I’m very thankful the Lord had me cross paths with Brett Cain and the Cain Lawfirm. I would highly recommend the Cain Lawfirm! 5 stars all the way!!!!
Christopher Thomas
2 years ago
I had never hired a lawyer before but I am grateful that I had found Mr. Cain and his friendly staff. He was accommodating and as pleasant as anyone may ask for in a stressful position. He retains professionalism and strong guidance while amicable to your situation. I couldn’t give a higher recommendation to anyone seeking council.
M Haze
4 years ago
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Erica Mccreight
5 years ago
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T.B. Blankenship
a year ago
Brett has helped me out on two different occasions, in both instances he was awesome, I was very pleased with the outcome, as well as the level of service his firm provided, if anybody I know needs an attorney Brett Cain is who I recommend. Brett is a honest Godly man with the highest integrity.
Ronnie Barks
8 years ago
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Negligent Driver Causes Serious Injury To Grandmother
Our client, a grandmother, suffered injury to her left upper arm and right gluteus maximus in an auto accident. Although she underwent surgery for her injuries, she had difficulty walking afterwards, and trouble sleeping at night. The other driver was found to be negligent and responsible for both the accident and injury to our client.
Reckless Right Turn Injures Passenger In Other Car
While driving another person’s car, a driver made a reckless right turn at excessive speeds, striking a vehicle in which our client was the passenger. Law enforcement cited the driver for these violations. Our client suffered breast, hip, abdomen, and pelvic pain.
Commercial Vehicle Accident Sends Teacher To Hospital
The plaintiff, a teacher, was struck by a commercial vehicle while traveling on the George Bush Freeway, North of Dallas. She was treated in the emergency room, and released to receive follow-up medical care from her primary care physician.
Oil Field Tanker Crosses Line And Causes Accident
The defendant was the driver of an oil field tanker truck anxious to get “off the clock” when his truck crossed the center line of the road. His trailer entered the oncoming traffic lane and struck a car, causing our client to suffer multiple lacerations, bruising, and soft tissue injuries.
Negligent Truck Driver Held Responsible For Serious Injuries
The driver of an oil field 18-wheeler truck caused a collision in a Texas town by failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign, striking our client’s vehicle. The truck driver claimed that he was not negligent, but we were able to prove otherwise. Our client’s injuries included neck, arm, shoulder, and back pain, including two herniated disks at C5-6 and C6-7 that required surgery to repair.
College Student Spinout Costs The Life Of Beloved Matriarch
The matriarch of a Texas family lost her life due to the poor decisions of a college student who was driving too fast for the weather conditions. A young driver’s sports car spun out of control, crossed over the highway divide, and entered directly into a grandmother’s lane of travel. There was nothing that she could have done to avoid the collision. Many times, it’s not the damage caused by the accident, but the aftermath of losing a cherished family member that hurts the most.