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To help prepare you for the legal challenges you face, we believe it is a good idea to learn some basic information about personal injury law. At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we believe that providing you with honest advice and a bit of basic legal information can make a real difference in your understanding of your case. Every legal case is at least a two-sided story—your side versus the rest. We are committed to using our knowledge of the legal system, our skills and years of experience to obtain the result you want in your case. But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t also a participant in your own case.
Understanding Legal Issues
When you better understand the legal issues, you’re more prepared to make the important decisions that will affect your future and that of your family. We hope you find the information in our blog useful in making those decisions.
That being said, the only way to receive legal advice is through a client-attorney relationship. The posts on this blog are not intended as legal advice nor do they establish a client-attorney relationship.
Understanding the Different Types of Herniated Disc Injuries
Is a Herniated Disc the Same as a Bulging or Slipped Disc? It’s fairly common, in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident or slip and fall, to be diagnosed with a herniated disc or similar back/spine problem. When you’ve suffered any type of needless injury because...
The Different Types of Internal Injuries
The Different Types of Internal Injuries Injuries that May Not Be Visible, But Can Cause Substantial Suffering Often, when you’ve been hurt because of the wrongful acts of another person, the most debilitating injuries are the internal injuries you’ve suffered. Often,...
1. What Is Whiplash?
What Is Whiplash? What Actually Happens When You Suffer a Whiplash Injury? What Are the Common Causes of Whiplash? You’ve been in a car accident or had a slip and fall and doctors say you’ve suffered some level of whiplash. What does that mean? What kind of recovery...
What to Do after an Auto Accident in Oklahoma
Taking the Right Steps to Protect Your Health and Your Legal Rights Knowing what to do after an auto accident in Oklahoma can make a critical difference in both your physical recovery and the compensation you potentially receive for all your losses. The first and most...
Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney in New Mexico
What to Look for When Retaining Legal Counsel after a Truck Wreck When you’re hiring a truck accident attorney in New Mexico, it’s important to take the time and ask the right questions. Truck accident claims can be complex…without the right legal counsel, you can...
The Common Causes of Car Accidents in Illinois
Distracted Driving | Violation of Traffic Laws | Driving under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol | Careless or Negligent Maintenance | Driver Fatigue Understanding the common causes of car accidents in Illinois won’t guarantee that you’ll avoid a crash, but can help...
The Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida
Time-on-the-Road Violations and Driver Fatigue | Negligent Vehicle Maintenance | Distracted Driving | Violation of Traffic Laws | Careless Loading or Overloading | Substance Abuse Understanding the common causes of truck accidents in Florida may not ensure that you...
Driving and Accident Statistics in Texas
How Much Do Texans Drive? How Accident Prone Are People in the Lone Star State? The Texas Department of Transportation has compiled and published comprehensive driving and accident statistics in Texas for calendar year 2023, which showed a significant decrease in the...
Hiring a Texas Car Accident Attorney
The Most Important Factors When Retaining Legal Counsel Once you’ve received the medical care you need after a motor vehicle crash, hiring an experienced and knowledgeable Texas car accident attorney should be your next priority. Even though the cause of your accident...
The Five Leading Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
Operator Error | Time-on-the-Road Violations | Substance Abuse | Equipment Failure | Lack of Training Motor vehicle accidents involving large commercial trucks are often catastrophic. It’s not surprising, as you have a vehicle potentially weighing up to 80,000 pounds...