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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.
The Evidence Typically Used in Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
How Your Attorney Will Prepare and Present the Best Case for Your Full Recovery What kind of evidence is typically used to establish fault in a motor vehicle accident claim? Is it enough that you had an eyewitness? Will a police report be conclusive evidence? How will...
The Compensation Available in a Texas Wrongful Death Lawsuit
What Damages Can You Recover after the Accidental or Wrongful Death of a Loved One? If you’ve had a family member die in Texas because of the carelessness or wrongful act of another person, it’s essential that you know what types of compensation are available in a...
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
How Do You Qualify to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas? In this blog, we take a closer look at who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas. While another person’s death may have a significant impact on us, Texas law is very clear about what you must establish...
Lane-Splitting in Texas
Can a Motorcyclist Legally Ride between Lanes in the Lone Star State? Whether you’re a weekend warrior or take a motorcycle everywhere you go, you need to know the laws governing and potential consequences of lane splitting in Texas. It’s a common practice across the...
The Common Causes of Truck Accidents
The Factors that Most Often Lead to Big Rig, Semi and 18-Wheeler Crashes Let’s take a closer look at the common causes of truck accidents. Because of their size and the substantial amount of weight they carry…up to 80,000 pounds, a wreck involving any type of...
The Fatal Four Causes of Death in the Construction Site Industry
Why are construction workers so at risk? Causes of death in the construction industry are of concern because this industry has some of the highest death rates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, the U.S. had 5,190 fatal work injuries. Of those...
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,...
Bicycle Accidents in Texas
Protecting Your Rights When You Have Been Hurt because of Someone Else’s Carelessness Texas should be a bicycling paradise, with miles of flatlands and gentle rolling hills, but, unfortunately, a number of factors, including driver inattention, failure to yield to the...
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