Even though you are injured, you may feel hesitant about taking action on a personal injury lawsuit. Indeed, not only is a personal injury lawsuit a big financial and emotional undertaking, but knowing how much your suit may yield is impossible. At the law offices of Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., one of the questions we hear most frequently...
Continue ReadingWe 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 of another party, it...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to personal injuries, not all of your losses are financial. The pain that you experience, both mental and physical, is just as devastating. So, you may be wondering, how can I prove my pain and suffering? Thankfully, there are a few methods that might help show these losses. Defining Pain and Suffering Pain and suffering is...
Continue ReadingThe aftermath of a personal injury is often overwhelming. Many victims don’t know where to start or whether they need an attorney for their claim. Here are some tips for hiring a personal injury lawyer and some information on why you need one for your case. How Much Does it Benefit You to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer? The...
Continue ReadingConcussions have become big news in recent years, gaining media attention for their impact in the world of football. As scientific evidence for the traumatic long-term effects of concussions mounts, players are filing brain injury lawsuits. The NFL reached a concussion settlement deal that will likely exceed one billion dollars for brain injury claims. The NCAA must also respond...
Continue ReadingSuffering a head injury can lead to devastating consequences, but these injuries are all too common. Around1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. TBIs cause 50,000 deaths a year, accounting for around a third of all traumatic deaths. If you’ve suffered a head injury, you may be out of work and unable to function like you...
Continue ReadingIf you sustain injuries from an accident, the question inevitably arises: do I need to hire a personal injury attorney? In accidents with minor or no injuries and minimal property damage, you may be able to handle the claim on your own. However, if: it is critical that you hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Read...
Continue ReadingFiling a personal injury claim is typically the best–and often the only–way to recover compensation after you have been wrongly harmed by another’s negligence. And while many personal injury cases are straightforward, this doesn’t mean that getting a fair settlement is easy. In fact, even if your case appears to be cut and dry, there are a number of...
Continue ReadingIf you have suffered an injury due to another’s negligence, you may have heard about the benefits of a free meeting with a personal injury lawyer near you. During a free consultation, you can discuss your case with the attorney, receive legal advice regarding what steps to take next, and get an honest opinion regarding whether or not you...
Continue ReadingIn New Mexico, personal injury victims must file their lawsuit seeking compensation for their injuries within three years of the date the personal injury accident occurs. In Texas, the relevant statute of limitations is two years from the date of the personal injury accident.
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