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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.
Car Accident Case: Investigation Stage (Part II)
The car accident case investigation stage typically begins after you obtain an attorney. The initial consultation where you speak with a lawyer is free. It’s vital to give the lawyer as many details as possible. Describe how the accident occurred. Explain why...
Car Accident Case Process: The First Steps to Take (Part I)
What you can do from the start—preliminary actions to a case The car accident case process begins at the scene of the accident. Here is where you lay the groundwork of gathering information. If you believe the other driver was at fault, you can take steps to...
What Should You Know About the Car Accident Insurance Claims Process
How to deal with insurance companies if you've been in a car accident The car accident insurance claims process is something many people don't understand. Unless you've been through a car accident, you might not know what to expect. In addition, you might not...
Military Wrongful Death in Texas
What You Should Know When Your Loved One in the Military Dies When a military wrongful death occurs, the death does not involve combat or the hazardous circumstances that you would expect in the course of normal military combat operations. In this respect,...
Military Medical Malpractice in Texas
Recovering compensation for medical negligence in a military hospital or clinic Military medical malpractice occurs when a medical practitioner is negligent and diverges from accepted medical standards. As a result, service members and veterans of the Air...
Road Rage Accidents: What Road Rage Is and How It Causes Accidents
Staying Safe When Another Driver Exhibits Road Rage Road rage accidents are more common than many people realize. However, not every accident involving an aggressive driver falls into the category of road rage. How Do Road Rage and Aggressive Drivers Differ? The...
Liability in Texas Police Car Accidents
If You Are in a Car Accident with a Police Car, Can You Recover Compensation? Different laws apply to Texas police car accidents where the police officer is at fault. However, you still may be able to recover compensation for damages. Due to time limitations under the...
Fort Worth, Texas Car Accidents Pileup of Over 130 Vehicles
Freezing Rain on I-35 W in Fort Worth Leaves Dozens Injured and Six Dead Fort Worth, Texas car accidents inundated nearby hospitals with at least 36 injured people and six deaths. Overnight on February 11, freezing rain and sleet fell making the I-35W freeway...
Rental Car Coverage in Car Accidents
Who Pays for the Rental Car While Your Vehicle is in the Shop? The extent of rental car coverage in car accidents depends on a number of factors. While you have your car repaired, will your insurance company pay for the rental? Will the other driver’s insurance...
Car Accident Insurance Coverage in Texas
How Does Car Insurance Work in Texas? Car accident insurance coverage varies from state to state. Some state insurance laws require no-fault insurance and other states require liability insurance. In addition, various states use a combination of no-fault and liability...
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