Category: Personal Injury
Under a recently passed law, Colorado has increased the limits on compensation recoverable through personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death actions. These caps will automatically increase biannually according to inflation. The law also makes other changes to wrongful death actions in Colorado, including authorizing siblings of decedents to file…
Texas is not a no-fault state. In these states, each driver seeks money from their own insurer after an accident, regardless of who was at fault. Instead, Texas operates under an at-fault system. This means that the party who caused the collision is responsible for covering the injured party’s losses….
If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one due to someone else’s legal fault, you can begin a personal injury or wrongful death claim by sending a demand letter to the at-fault party or their insurer. This letter presents the reasons for your claim and the amount you…
Under Texas law, you can recover damages for mental anguish in a personal injury claim. However, you must show that you have suffered a high degree of emotional distress due to someone’s intentional, wrongful, or negligent actions. You must also prove that the distress has hurt your quality of life…
A majority of the oil refineries in the United States are located in Texas, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Below is a full list of refineries in Texas and their locations: Alon USA Energy Inc. (Big Spring) Buckeye Texas Processing LLC (Corpus Christi)…
If you suffer a preventable injury due to someone else’s wrongful behavior in Colorado, you have two years from the date of the injury to file most personal injury lawsuits. However, the time limit is three years for lawsuits stemming from car accidents. Missing these deadlines could mean sacrificing your…
If you experienced emotional distress due to someone else’s negligence, Texas allows you to sue for compensation as long as you’re also seeking recovery for physical injuries. Depending on the type of emotional distress you seek compensation for, you may have to provide different kinds of evidence. But if you…
You are traveling on South Sheridan Boulevard in Denver when you come upon a car accident. You arrive before any responders. There appears to be someone on the road unconscious and not moving. Should you stop and render aid? Some people are reluctant to get involved because of concerns about legal…
If you were injured in an accident in Texas and received treatment at a hospital, you may be surprised to receive a hospital lien in the mail. Don’t panic: Hospital liens are often applied to people who receive emergency medical care. Knowing how these legal instruments work and understanding your…
Depositions can seem intimidating, especially with how they’re portrayed in popular media. But if you’ve been served a deposition notice in a personal injury suit, there’s no reason to stress. The DFW attorneys of The Wilhite Law Firm are ready to represent you and keep the proceedings fair. Contact us…
