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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.
Why Are Photos of a Car Accident Scene Important to a Case?
Visual evidence of your car accident Taking photos of a car accident scene can provide vital information about your damages and help determine who was at fault for the accident. For this reason, after you’ve ensured that you’re okay and others involved are also okay...
Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting from Car Accidents
Brain damage caused by severe impact Car accidents can be devastating, causing serious harm, such as traumatic brain injury. When severe, death or permanent disability often results from this type of injury. What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)? TBI occurs when an...
Swimming Pool Accidents in Texas
What should you know about swimming pool accidents? Swimming pool accidents in Texas become more frequent during the hot summer months when temperatures rise. To cool off, many families enjoy outdoor swimming in pools. However, there are risks that come with swimming,...
Utility and Crane Truck Accidents
What you should know about utility and crane truck accidents Utility and crane truck accidents differ from 18-wheeler accidents. For one thing, these types of vehicles fall into different categories under the law. The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCA)...
Texas Tow Truck Accidents
How do tow truck accidents differ from other accidents? Texas tow truck accidents can create serious damage to vehicles and people in other vehicles. For this reason, when this type of accident occurs, having a lawyer on your side to protect your rights and seek...
Texas ATV Accident
What should you know about ATV accidents? A Texas ATV accident often involves younger people. Due to the fact that ATVs are unique vehicles, they do not require registration or driver’s licenses. On June 12, 2023, a 12 year-old boy died as a result of an ATV accident....
CoolSculpting Injury Claim FAQs
How can CoolSculpting cause injury? Recently, super model Linda Evangelista settled the CoolSculpting injury claim she filed against Zeltiq Aesthetics. She had filed a $50 million lawsuit that alleged the procedure caused disfigurement and left her depressed. What is...
Speeding Accidents in Texas
Why is speeding so dangerous? Speeding accidents occur when the driver is exceeding the posted speed limit, driving too fast for road conditions or is racing. If the vehicle's speed contributed to the accident, then authorities consider it a speeding accident. How...
Truck Rollover Accidents
Why do truck rollover crashes occur? While truck rollover accidents are less common than other types of truck accidents, they often result in fatality. What is a truck rollover accident? According to a National Library of Medicine report , the Federal Motor Carrier...
Underride Accidents in Texas
Why do underride accidents often involve fatalities? Underride accidents are one of the deadliest accidents, yet also one of the most underreported type of vehicle accidents. By law, trucks must have rear guards to help prevent cars from crashing and sliding under a...