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For several years, companies have been pumping billions of dollars into the technology for self-driving cars, and self-driving cars have been a discussion point for several groups, including those of us who are car wreck attorneys wondering how safe these cars can be. Recently, the future of these cars was...

For the second time in a month, the Texas Supreme Court has surprised many of us by issuing a ruling that is beneficial to plaintiffs who bring uninsured/underinsured motorist cases. Last month, the Court issued a ruling that confirmed a path for plaintiffs to recover attorneys' fees in uninsured/underinsured motorist...

One of the most important types of insurance that you can buy to protect you and your family is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for your vehicle. This coverage protects you when you're in a wreck and the at-fault driver either doesn't have insurance or doesn't have enough insurance. We handle a...

One thing I've written on several times over the years is the insurance company tactic that we call "swoop and settle". Using this tactic, insurance companies contact you shortly after a wreck and attempt to settle your claim before you know how badly you're hurt and before you understand your...

Large and small businesses throughout the country have been wondering if any of their insurance policies will cover any of the losses they are sustaining because of the Covid-19/Coronavirus outbreak. It's impossible to give a general statement because whether there is coverge depends entirely upon the wording of your policy....

We have received some inquiries from people wanting to know what rights they have under various contracts in light of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic. This isn't an easy answer. Many contracts have a force majeure clause that specifically govern when an event outside the party's control prevents a party from performing...

Covid-19 is affecting everything, including your Austin car wreck claims. Last week, the Austin Police Department announced a change in policy that they wouldn't be personally showing up for most car wreck calls. That's probably a good call for officers' health, but it certainly hurts your ability to bring your...

For the most part, for us, it's business as usual. That's not to say we're not being safe. We have closed our office and are trying to eliminate all meetings. But that doesn't mean much changes for us. We have been set up to work remotely for years. Right now,...

You've heard about. You know what happened. And you can't believe it. A woman goes to the McDonald's drive in, orders coffee, spills it on herself while driving, and then sues and gets $3 million. As a personal injury lawyer, I'm often asked about the case and oftentimes (like in...

As a brain injury lawyer, we often warn our clients that there are few things that can be done for a concussion besides resting the brain in various ways. But that doesn't mean you should avoid getting medical care. In fact, the opposite is true. A brain injury study released...