Texas courts can award exemplary damages in wrongful death cases, but only under specific circumstances. This type of compensation is different from compensatory damages. While the latter aims to compensate the family for their loss, the former serves as a penalty to...
Apart from being painful, burn injuries can also be life-threatening. You might think of burns as merely surface wounds, but their impact can go far deeper, affecting your entire body in ways you may not expect. Understanding how burn injuries can become fatal is...
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can change the quality of your life, affecting every aspect of your daily tasks. Simple chores, like getting out of bed or showering, become daunting challenges. The pain can be a constant reminder of what you've lost. Those who sustained a...
What if you woke up one day and found yourself unable to do simple tasks, like reading, writing or even remembering conversations? For many individuals who suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), this is their reality. While most TBI cases happen due to motor...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a personal tragedy. Grief can change someone's outlook on the world and may irrevocably alter their personality. Families may have to make major adjustments to their lifestyles after the death of someone who provides financial...
The consequences of speeding can be severe and life-altering. One of the most serious injuries that can result from a speeding-related accident is a spinal cord injury. If you are struggling to cope with a spinal cord injury due to a speeding-related accident, how can...
Workplace accidents can cause life-changing injuries. Extreme incidents may lead to the traumatic amputation of limbs. These sorts of injuries could leave an amputee with lifelong physical trauma. It can also affect their mental health and their career plans in Texas....
Sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because of someone’s negligence in a motor vehicle accident can be devastating. A TBI victim may pursue compensation, but they must determine the severity of their injury before filing a claim. If you unfortunately suffered a...
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are serious injuries that can affect victims in a variety of ways. These injuries can range from minor bruising that has only a temporary impact on a person to catastrophic damage that causes paralysis or death. It’s estimated that around...
Working around flammable gases and electrical equipment, you are no stranger to hazardous conditions. However, among the many dangers of oil extraction, a sudden explosion can be the most devastating as it is a threat that can change or take lives in an instant. The...
