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September 14, 2023
Why Would a Personal Injury Lawyer Call Me?
The short answer right up front is that the only El Paso personal injury lawyer who should be calling you is the one you’ve hired to represent you. In a personal injury case, there are typically a number of lawyers involved: your attorney, the other driver’s attorney, and then the attorneys (or claims adjusters) from both insurance companies. When you’ve hired a lawyer to represent you, that means your lawyer is the “front person”...
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May 12, 2023
Injury Statistics in El Paso
The likelihood of getting into an accident is an unfortunate reality Texans face far too often. In fact, in El Paso alone, the number of pedestrian fatalities has risen considerably. Being involved in any type of accident is never fun, and when someone suffers injuries due to another party's negligence, no amount of money can take away the pain and suffering. However, seeking the advice and assistance of an El Paso personal injury lawyer can hel...
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April 13, 2023
Accidents When Traveling Behind Large Trucks
Semi-trucks are intimidating to most passenger vehicles on the road, and with good reason. Semi-trucks are significantly bigger and heavier than cars and trucks driven by the public. One of the most dangerous places you can drive is directly behind a semi-truck, though drivers cannot always avoid it. The following accidents can result from truck driver error when a car is traveling behind a large truck. If you are injured, speak with a truck acc...
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March 14, 2023
How to Overcome Cynophobia?
A dog is often referred to as ‘’man’s best friend.’’ However, that can change at a moment’s notice. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.5 million people suffer dog bites, with 800,000 requiring medical attention. Prompt medical care can often help dog bite victims who sustain minor injuries start on the path to a full recovery. Visiting a nearby ER is enough to stitch a wound or prev...
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February 16, 2023
Types of Dog Bite Infections
Many people feel a profound sense of joy when spending time with “man’s best friend.” Dogs love us unconditionally, and they often lift our spirits when we are feeling down. Many of us don’t think about the injuries that can result from a dog bite. Although a dog may be “play biting,” the consequences can still be dire. If you have suffered injuries from a dog bite, you need a San Antonio dog bite lawyer. You need the attorne...
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February 2, 2023
Contributory Negligence
The laws in each state dictate if a victim can receive legal relief. If you were in an accident, you must consider your role in the accident before bringing your case to court. The personal injury attorneys at Cesar OrnelasInjury Law are here to help you with your claim. If you live in one of five states that practice contributory negligence, keep reading to find out how your accident claim might be affected. Pure Contributory Negligence...
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December 29, 2022
Compensation for Chest Contusion
A chest contusion is a type of bruise that occurs when a person suffers a severe blow to their chest – or when they fall to the ground and land on their chest. When an individual sustains a blow that’s forceful enough, they might also injure their lungs, airway, blood vessels, or heart in an accident. Sports injuries, bicycle accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip-and-fall accidents, and car accidents can all cause chest contusions and related ...
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December 14, 2022
Challenging Superseding Cause Defenses in Injury Claims
If you sustained injuries in a recent accident that resulted from another person’s negligence, you might be eligible to recover various monetary damages. For example, you may be able to recover damages for your related medical expenses, lost wages, inconvenience, pain, and suffering. To be eligible for monetary compensation, you must be able to establish the legal elements of your personal injury claim. This is oftentimes an uphill battle, ...
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November 17, 2022
Allstate Accident Reporting
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision in Texas, you will generally have to file an insurance claim to recover financial compensation. Due to the fault-based insurance laws in the Lone Star State, the insurance company of the driver who the facts indicate is at fault will be responsible for paying the medical bills, property repairs, and other costs that result from the accident. This includes coverage not only for the at-fault dr...
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November 15, 2022
What Is A Prima Facie Case Of Negligence?
What Is A Prima Facie Case? In personal injury law, the duty of care is one of the most important factors in an accident. It can be used to determine whether someone is responsible for an accident. Regardless of how independent you think you are, we all owe someone else a duty of care. This duty of care is usually as simple as driving safely on the highway to avoid car accidents. When this duty of care is violated and results in a serious ...
