Insurance Companies Make Resolving Claims Difficult When considering whether filing a personal injury claim is the right move for you, a common question we are asked is how long the case will take to settle. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer. One of the main reasons determining how long a case will take is difficult is because of insurance companies. …
Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Dallas, Texas
Certain Places Have Different Deadlines for Filing a Lawsuit If you have been injured or involved in a car accident, you may be wondering when your deadline is to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. Every state has a different statute of limitations (the deadline to file a lawsuit), which can make the process even more complex. Before you …
What is a Stowers Demand?
There are Many Different Types of Personal Injury Cases A Stowers demand is specific to Texas personal injury cases only. The demand is requesting that the insurance company for the at-fault party pay the policy limits available within a set time period. If the insurance company fails to pay the policy limits within that time frame, the insurance company (not …
Shamieh Law Represents Victims of East Dallas Crane Collapse
On June 9, 2019, a Texas storm caused a crane to crash into Elan City Lights apartment, killing a 29-year-old resident and injuring many others. Located off of Live Oak Street near Highway 75 and Good-Latimer Expressway, officials were called to the apartment complex at about 2:00 pm that fateful Sunday afternoon. According to the fire department, an adjacent tower …
Timeline of Filing Suit for a Personal Injury Claim in Dallas, Texas
When should I file a personal injury suit? There are many different scenarios that may result in an individual filing a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. If you were injured in a car accident or on someone else’s property, you may want to consider filing a personal injury lawsuit to obtain compensation for your injuries and damages. In many cases, …
What Are the Car Wreck Laws in Dallas, Texas?
Most of us think we will never be in a car wreck, but unfortunately, quite the opposite is true. In fact, the reality is that you will likely be involved in some type of car wreck at some point during your lifetime. Hopefully, this accident will be a minor one, but this isn’t always the case. As more and more …
Most Common Scooter Injuries When Riding Bird or Lime
Electric scooters have taken many city streets by storm in recent months, including right here in Dallas. You may have noticed this new wave of motorized scooters on the city streets over the last six months, as companies like Bird and Lime have descended upon the city. While these zippy motorized scooters are undoubtedly a fun mode of transportation, they …
Most Common Gas and Chemical Explosion Injuries
There are some jobs out there that are more dangerous than others, no matter which way you look at it. Some of the riskiest jobs in Texas – and America, for that matter – are those that work in the oil and gas, chemical, or electrical industries. This is because individuals in these industries are often exposed to hot liquids, …
Should You Sue for Personal Injury?
Personal injury claims are among the most common for many reasons. Not only are there a wide range of accidents that fall under the personal injury (or tort law) umbrella, but these accidents happen all the time throughout the United States. Even though personal injury accidents are common, there are a lot of misconceptions about filing this type of lawsuit. …
How to Calculate a Personal Injury Settlement
Injuries happen every single day across America, including right here in Texas. Some of the most common personal injury claims in the Lone Star State include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and defective product cases. However, there are many other accidents and circumstances that can lead to a personal injury settlement. One of the first questions clients …