texas personal injury

In Texas, What Do I Need To Know Before Filing A Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim covers many different types of injuries: slip and fall accidents involving premises liability law, motor vehicle crashes, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability, and any time you suffer an injury that was the fault of another person or company. Before you file a personal injury claim,…

Exposed to Roundup and Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

Exposed to Roundup and Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

In May 2019, a jury in California awarded $55 million to a couple who claimed their use of Roundup for approximately 30 years in their residential landscaping was a substantial factor to their development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The money was to compensate them for their medical expenses and pain and…

Social Media Tips for Your Personal Injury Case

Social Media Tips for Your Personal Injury Case

It is common for people to make frequent posts on social media about things that are happening in their life. They post “selfies” showing themselves participating in various events, including photos of their outdoor excursions. Those involved in personal injury lawsuits need to know how this can backfire and work…

I Have Been In An Accident: When Do I Call An Attorney?

I Have Been In An Accident: When Do I Call An Attorney?

The term car accidents covers a wide range of situations: they stretch from seemingly mild fender benders in parking lots to multi-car pile ups on highways. Regardless of the degree of drama involved, even the slightest accident can result in serious injury. Personal Injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle want…

Seat Belt Injuries

Seat Belt Injuries

In 2017 in Texas, 254,853 persons were injured in motor vehicle crashes with 17,546 of them sustaining an incapacitating injury. The death toll was 3,721. Approximately 40 percent of those killed were not wearing a seat belt. At Springer & Lyle, we encourage everyone to fasten up when riding in…

Texting Is Not the Only Thing That Causes Drivers to Be Distracted

Texting Is Not the Only Thing That Causes Drivers to Be Distracted

In 2018 in Texas, nearly 20 percent of all traffic accidents were caused by distracted drivers. That statistic has remained the same for five years, indicating drivers are simply not learning the driving behaviors they need to avoid. At Springer Lyle, our attorneys want to be sure you know what…

Red Light Cameras

Red Light Cameras

Almost since the day the first Red Light Cameras were installed in Texas in 2007, critics have said they should be removed. They claim that they are unconstitutional and cause more accidents than they prevent. Governor Greg Abbott agreed with the critics and signed a bill banning the use of…

Pre-Existing Conditions: How Do They Affect My Personal Injury Case

Pre-Existing Conditions: How Do They Affect My Personal Injury Case

When you file a claim for compensation for injuries you suffered due to another’s negligence, one of the first things the insurance company for the defendant will do is ask for a copy of your medical records. The company will then comb through your records hoping to find you have…