Category: Personal Injury

Texas is among the states with the most fatal car and truck accidents occurring annually, and though laws are in place to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, a combination of situation-specific circumstances can lead to accident, injury, and damage beyond repair. Though all parties may face the possibility of injury, it goes without saying that […]

When performing day-to-day activities such as working or purchasing a product, you have a reasonable expectation of not getting injured. Though you may take care to enforce safe practices, that does not mean that all others follow suit, even on the job. Should you become injured as a result of another person’s negligence, however, you […]

Though sometimes an accident is just an accident, in other instances, some accidents are due to another person or party’s negligence. Take, for example, a car or truck crash resulting from a person failing to stop at a stop sign. Had the negligent driver prioritized safety and followed the law, the crash likely would have […]

Your Dallas, TX catastrophic injury attorneys at Crain Brogdon LLP represent injured individuals in a variety of personal injury claims, and while it may be the heart of what they do, they make the extra effort by staying involved in the community and sharing their depth of knowledge as well. In this week’s community blog, […]

When it comes down to it, nobody is ever truly prepared for an accident to occur. Indeed, it only takes a moment to sustain a serious injury like a traumatic brain injury, and depending on the extent of the damage, a person can likely expect for the accident to have a major impact on the […]

A defining characteristic of catastrophic injuries is that you can expect to endure the effects of a major accident for the rest of your life. Indeed, most individuals with injuries of this degree often require lifelong assistance and frequent visits to the hospital and/or specialists. Though injuries such as breaks and punctures can cause significant […]

Walking in Texas can be far more dangerous than most people realize—until it happens to them. Pedestrians represent approximately one percent of reported traffic crashes statewide, yet they account for nearly one in five roadway fatalities.  If you or someone you love has been struck while crossing the street, jogging on a sidewalk, or navigating […]

Many situations can warrant your search for an injury attorney. It could be that you were hit by a drunk driver while crossing the street on your way home. Maybe you suffered an unexpected injury at work or slipped and fell at your favorite shopping mall. Regardless of what caused your injuries, the recovery can […]

Texas negligence laws determine whether an injured person can recover compensation and how fault impacts the amount recovered. Texas uses a modified comparative negligence system that reduces recovery when an injured person is partially responsible and bars compensation entirely when fault exceeds 50 percent. In personal injury cases, insurance companies often argue that the injured […]

Accidents happen all too frequently in Texas, and they may cause serious injuries and even death. After a severe personal injury, survivors may be left dealing with physical and emotional pain and trauma, the possibility of property damage resulting from the accident, and financial losses from mounting medical, rehabilitative, and household bills at a time […]