Eighteen wheelers are essential for transporting a wide variety of goods across our country, but due to their size and weight, they also pose a much higher risk of causing serious injury when involved in a crash. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were a total of 39,193 commercial truck and bus accidents […]
The Texas Department of Transportation reported that in the year 2020, Texas experienced 12,017 serious injury crashes. Those crashes resulted in a total of 14,656 individuals being rushed to the hospital due to serious injuries. It is no secret, based on the statistics and from the numerous signage on Texas roadways, that accidents are commonplace. A […]
It is a truly magical moment. Watching as your loved ones open the gifts that you so carefully chose for them. A new scooter for your son. A beautiful porcelain doll for your daughter. That new grill for your husband that he just had to have. The smile on their faces is enough to put […]
Bicycle accidents in the DFW Metroplex are not uncommon. In fact, Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton are among the top ten counties in Texas with the highest number of bicycle accidents per year. Unfortunately, with little protection, bicycle accidents that also involve cars often result in serious injury or even death for the bicyclist. It is […]
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury? According to the Center for Disease Control, a traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain that affects how it works. Traumatic brain injuries are a major cause of death or disability in the United States, claiming about 166 Americans per day. Traumatic brain injuries may lead to long- […]
When a motorcycle accident occurs, there is always a strong focus on the operator of the motorcycle and the passengers of the vehicle. Often overlooked is the passenger of the motorcycle. Recently, our car accident attorneys at Branch & Dhillon, P.C. have been getting a lot of questions as to whether a passenger of a motorcycle can […]
We place our faith and trust in doctors to help us feel better when we are sick or injured. When that trust is broken due to negligence or failure to competently perform, the effects can be devastating. Not only is that trust broken but the individual may see their condition worsening, develop a new illness […]
Many emotions surround putting the care of a beloved family member in the hands of someone else, especially when it comes to nursing homes. Many times, these individuals are no longer able to care for themselves, but still feel emotionally attached to their homes, their personal belongings, and a lifetime of memories that may be […]
In personal injury law, a plaintiff can seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages after their accident. Economic damages refer to easily calculable losses stemming from the accident or injury. This includes trackable areas such as medical bills from the injury caused by the accident, loss of income from missed time at work, property damage, […]
People everywhere are rushing to finish their to-do lists, especially during the holiday season. With people’s minds being occupied, parking lot accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence. Whether it be at the mall, supermarket, or your place of business, a fender bender or a ding in your car’s door or bumper can add to the […]
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