After being involved in a collision, one of the risks is that you may have a spinal cord injury. The impact of a crash can cause damage to the spine, whether that’s by moving disks or breaking them. If that happens and the spinal column is misaligned, there is a risk...

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What types of DWI offenses lead to a felony DWI charge in Texas?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is often a victimless offense. The people who get arrested don't cause a crash, damage anyone's property or injure someone. Instead, they swerve across the centerline or drive in a way that makes police officers suspect them. Officers...
Should you accept an insurance company’s initial settlement offer?
After getting into a crash with another vehicle, you ended up in the hospital for weeks. You needed surgery and had to go through rehabilitation. You can’t return to work, and your spouse had to give up their job to take care of you. This has been an expensive injury...
What are the penalties for different drug charges in Texas?
Texas has a well-earned reputation for being a state that is quite hard on criminal offenders. Not only do violent offenders run the risk of the death penalty, but those accused of non-violent offenses often face harsh sentences as well. Drug offenses, in particular,...
What damages can you seek in a Texas personal injury lawsuit?
Personal injury claims develop from many different circumstances. Some of them are the result of car crashes caused by irresponsible people who are drunk or distracted at the wheel. Others stem from the improper maintenance of a business or building that results in an...
Know and use your right to remain silent to protect yourself
When it comes to the rights of an individual under arrest by law enforcement, the right to remain silent is one of the most universally acknowledged across the United States. After all, everyone has seen a movie or TV show where law enforcement officers rattle off the...