If you were injured in an accident in Arizona, whether in a car crash, a slip and fall, or another incident caused by someone else’s carelessness, time is already ticking on your right to file a lawsuit. Arizona has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injuries. If you miss this deadline, you could lose your chance to file...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle riders face significantly greater risks of serious injury compared to occupants of passenger vehicles. With little to no physical protection beyond their gear, even low-speed crashes can cause lasting harm. If you’ve been injured in this type of accident, understanding the most common motorcycle accident injuries can help you recognize their seriousness and take the right steps toward...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico requires insurance companies to offer their clients uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance, also known as “UM/UIM” coverage. This insurance kicks in and will cover damages caused when someone else is at fault who, for whatever reason, doesn’t carry sufficient liability insurance. Based on a 2021 study from the Insurance Information Institute, an estimated 21.8% of drivers in New Mexico...
Continue ReadingLife doesn’t feel the same after an injury. Your body hurts, but it goes deeper than that. The things you used to do without thinking now feel out of reach. Morning workouts. Weekend hikes. Playing with your kids. Even laughing with friends over dinner. When someone else’s actions take that away, you’re left with not only physical pain. You’re...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured in a serious accident, recovering your medical bills and lost wages is only part of the equation. In rare but significant cases, Texas law allows injured individuals to seek punitive damages when the harm was caused by especially reckless or malicious behavior. These damages aren’t meant to compensate you for a specific financial loss. Instead,...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re injured in an accident, the financial fallout can be immediate and overwhelming. Emergency room bills, missed paychecks, and long-term care costs can disrupt your entire life. These are known as economic damages, and they play a central role in most personal injury claims. Understanding economic damages in Texas is essential to making sure you’re not left paying...
Continue ReadingWhen you’ve suffered a serious injury in an accident, the damage isn’t always visible. The emotional distress, pain, and disruption to your everyday life can be just as devastating as the physical injuries or financial losses. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., our El Paso personal injury lawyers understand that. Noneconomic damages in Texas are often the most difficult...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured in an accident in Texas, you may wonder how fault impacts your ability to recover compensation. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning the amount you can recover depends on your level of fault for the accident. If you were partially responsible, your compensation may be reduced, and if you were mostly at fault,...
Continue ReadingOur Texas brain injury lawyers are often asked, “What is the average settlement for a traumatic brain injury?” We wanted to answer that question in this article. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating for both the injured person and their loved ones. If you or someone you love has experienced a TBI due to the negligent actions...
Continue ReadingAn accident can change your life in ways you never expected. When a serious injury limits your ability to work, or prevents you from working at all, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of earning capacity. Unlike lost wages, which reflect income you already missed, this type of damage focuses on your future and your diminished ability...
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