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Negotiating Settlements vs. Verdicts in Wrongful Death Cases

When deciding between a settlement and a verdict in a Dallas wrongful death case, it’s essential to consult with your attorney. Settlements might offer a sure outcome and timely...

Can I Get a Second Opinion on My Injury Settlement Amount?

In the context of medical care, seeking a second opinion about a course of treatment or diagnosis can help verify the validity of the first opinion or open one’s eyes to unaddre...

Wrongful Death in Boating and Recreational Accidents

Boating and other activities on the water are generally intended for fun and recreation and an opportunity to relax. Tragically, these activities can sometimes end in fatal boat...

Accidents with Government Vehicles: Sovereign Immunity

Texas is an at-fault or tort state for car accidents. The person at fault for the accident is responsible for paying for resulting injuries and property damage sustained by othe...

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Wrongful Death Cases

The people we love are the most valuable thing in our lives. We are never really prepared for the death of a loved one, and our hurt is compounded when the loss is caused by the...

How Dashcam Footage Can Help a Personal Injury Case in Texas

Dashboard cameras are now more affordable and much more commonly installed by drivers. These cameras can record what happens outside or inside a vehicle, including the events le...

Texas Survival Claims: What They Are and How They Work

A survival claim is a legal tool that allows the heir or executor of a deceased person’s estate to bring a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person. A survival c...

Tesla’s Accident Record Improves, but Crashes Still Happen

Tesla releases safety reports on its vehicles quarterly. These include Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The company claims its vehicles have achieved among the lowest ove...

How Does Loss of Consortium Work in Texas?

When someone is seriously injured through the negligence of another, it may not be only the injured person who suffers a loss. The victim’s spouse, children, parents, and other...

Mistakes That Devalue Injury Claims

When an injury is caused by another person’s careless behavior, you have the right to seek damages to cover your medical costs and other expenses. But there are mistakes that ma...

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Things That Constitute “Distracted Driving” in Texas

Distracted driving is engaging in any activity that diverts the driver’s attention away from driving. It is a dangerous behavior that claimed 3,142 lives in the U.S. in 2020, as...

Streetwiser to Save Lives

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Electric Cars are Killers!

Some electric car makers claim that their vehicles are the safest ones on the road. Is that true?

Electric Cars are Killers!

View our personal injury video: Electric Cars are Killers! Some electric car makers claim that their vehicles are the safest ones on the road. Is that true?

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Free Texas Police Report Offer

The Dallas car accident lawyers at Lenahan Law Firm can provide free police reports after an accident. Contact us to discuss your injury claim.

The Legal Process After a Rideshare Accident

Uber was Texas’s first rideshare service, arriving in 2012. Since then, the use of ridesharing apps has grown in prominence greatly. While ridesharing is a handy and user-friend...

When a Motorcycle Passenger is Injured in an Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Dallas motorcycle accident while riding as a passenger, you are a victim regardless of who is at fault. This can be a difficult situa...

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How to Take Effective Accident Scene Photos

Car accidents can be traumatic, and it can be hard to think clearly in the aftermath. However, the steps you take in the aftermath of an accident are extremely important because...

Can You Stack Auto Insurance in Texas?

“Stacked” auto insurance is a combination of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. This type of insurance allows you to gain a higher level of protection if you are inju...

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Why Do Insurance Companies Act in Bad Faith?

Insurance adjusters are paid to focus on their company’s bottom line, and it is not in the company’s best interests to make you a high settlement offer. It is common practice fo...

How a Small, Black Box Could Win Your Claim

Truck accidents are terrifying, devastating, and deadly. Countless people across the United States lose their lives to truck accidents every year. Even worse, trucking companies...

How to Afford Your Medical Bills During a Claim

Being involved in an accident is a stressful, traumatic experience. If you are like many people, you may not have tens of thousands of dollars to cover the cost of an ER visit o...