January 1, 2011 Texans will find that the minimum level of liability insurance has increased to 30,000 per accident. That is a good thing for Texans given the escalating costs of healthcare and the incidence of uninsured motorist accidents increasing in Texas. The crisis comes from increased rates that are estimated to be from 3 [...]
Those who suffer a personal injury have a right to compensation. What constitutes a personal injury? It is damage done to a person’s body, mind or emotions caused by the negligent actions of another person. Our state law provides that each person owes his or her fellow citizens a reasonable standard of care in their [...]
Houston personal injury lawyer Greg Baumgartner offers a free consultation for anyone who has been seriously injured or has lost a loved one in an accident. The free initial consultation is a chance for potential clients and their families to discuss liability, potential causes of action, legal options and any obstacles that relate to their [...]
Underinsured motorist coverage is a huge problem in Texas and across the country. While nearly every state requires by law that drivers carry adequate insurance – the reality is much different. Some studies place the average nationwide number of uninsured drivers at 14% – although some states found that up to thirty percent of their [...]
When in a car or truck accident of any magnitude beyond a minor fender bender (and even these cannot be dismissed outright) one is advised to retain an experienced personal injury lawyer to represent their best interests whether you caused the accident or otherwise. That is because the law and insurance claim process can be [...]
Every day I hear insurance adjusters and others talk about personal responsibility when trying to shift responsibility for the accident to another. Some major corporations have recently employed this age-old defense of responsibility shifting. In the BP oil spill the first words out of executives was pointing the finger at another. Instead of accepting responsibility [...]
First and most importantly, seek proper medical care as soon as you can. Delays in treatment and diagnosis not only make it harder to recover, but also diminish the value of your injury claim. Do not delay, get treatment. Second, do not make the mistake of believing that adjusters are on your side. Adjuster get [...]
Lightning struck a Houston area home this weekend and caused the house to burn completely. Fortunately, the family living in the home escaped harm. A neighbor described the thunder before the lightning strike as an explosion. The home appears to be a total loss. Let us hope that the insurance company for this family treats [...]
Many people try to handle their own car accident injury claim and have varying degrees of success in that endeavor. Here are a few tips to help you should you decide to handle your injury claim yourself. Not every injury claim requires an attorney, smaller claims involving very minor injuries and little in the way [...]
Accidents on Houston highways are a daily occurrence. Some result in property damage, others in injury and death. Real bodily suffering may include costly and incapacitating spinal cord or head injury, disfigurement or loss of limbs, bone damage or internal injuries, or a traumatic brain injury that results in the loss of a quality life. [...]
