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I'm spending a little time today preparing for a jury trial in a couple of weeks, and due to some circumstances, it got me thinking about the things about a case that a jury doesn't get to know.  These issues sometimes come up when talking to new clients. One of the common comments...

Sunday's Austin American Statesman had a wonderful article about hospital liens, a problem that can really muck up a car wreck or other personal injury claim. Texas law provides that if a person is injured in an accident and is admitted to a hospital within 72 hours of the accident,...

A favorite insurance company ploy in personal injury cases is to request that an order from the Court that the plaintiff be required to undergo an "independent" medical exam --- an exam by a doctor hired by the insurance company. Despite the implications of the name, these are not indpendent. ...

I don't normally post about legal opinions because I generally think my readers don't care about the details of claims.  But last week, personal injury victims who have Medicare won a huge victory in a federal court. If you read this blog or follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you've...

I often have the misfortune of telling potential clients that I can't help them because they didn't come to us soon enough.  Clients often think they're doing great to call us several months before a statute of limitations runs. But that's not always enough notice.  A number of cases require...