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Why Do 65% of Mesquite Auto Accident Victims Lose Critical Evidence Within 48 Hours?

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The 48-Hour Evidence Window After Your Auto Accident In the chaotic aftermath of a car crash, crucial evidence disappears with alarming speed. Nearly two-thirds of accident victims in Texas lose vital evidence within just 48 hours of their collision. This rapid evidence deterioration can severely impact your ability to receive fair compensation for your injuries […]

How Long Do You Have to File an Auto Accident Claim in Mesquite?

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Time Sensitive: Auto Accident Lawyer in Mesquite Explains Filing Deadlines When dealing with the aftermath of a car crash in Mesquite, knowing your time limits for filing a claim is crucial. Texas law sets specific deadlines that, if missed, could prevent you from receiving compensation. Recent data shows that in 2024, over 45% of accident […]

What Are The Top 5 Insurance Company Tactics That Reduce Mesquite Auto Accident Settlements?

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Protect Your Rights: An Auto Accident Lawyer in Mesquite Reveals Insurance Company Tactics Dealing with insurance companies can feel overwhelming after a crash on Galloway Avenue or other busy Mesquite streets. As your trusted auto accident lawyer in Mesquite, we’ve seen how insurance companies use specific tactics to minimize settlements. Let’s expose these tactics so […]

State Fair Safety Tips – It’s Here!!!

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The great State Fair of Texas is just around the corner!  Dallas plays host to this annual event, which is great fun for all. Here’s a few simple rules to keep in mind to stay safe doing your visit to this Texas tradition: Stay Hydrated – drink plenty of fluids – it gets hot out […]

Importance Of Witnesses & Evidence

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It’s everything with regard to an injury case. The best storyteller of an incident or of the impact of the incident on the person’s life is someone other than the victim. Unfortunately, a lot of times, we don’t have any of those other witnesses. Many times, in auto collisions there are plenty of other drivers […]

Statute Of Limitations For Minors

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Yes. Generally speaking, a statute of limitations for the claims of a minor does not begin to run until they turn the age of majority which is 18 in Texas. So from that date of 18 years old, you have two years for the minors’ claims to be filed if a lawsuit is necessary. However, […]

What is “MedPay” Coverage?

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If you purchased “full coverage” on your own auto insurance policy, you may have a coverage called “Medical Payments” or MedPay”. Medpay works similiar to PIP coverage (see my earlier post) in that it pays for medical expenses incurred from a wreck REGARDLESS OF WHO WAS AT FAULT. The big difference with MedPay is that […]

What is “PIP” insurance?

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Personal Injury Protection” or “PIP” coverage is an optional first-party coverage that many auto policies issued in Texas provide. PIP covers medical expenses and lost wages caused by the auto collision. PIP is a “1st party” coverage, meaning it is on your policy, not the other driver’s insurance. -PIP is optional. If you want it, […]

What Is An “IME”?

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Often in injury litigation, the defense will ask for what they like to call an “Independent Medical Examination”. The defense has a right in most instances to have the Plaintiff examined by a doctor of the defenses choosing. However, don’t believe for one minute that they have chosen a truly “independent” doctor. We routinely see […]