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We’d love to hear from you! We hope you are happy about your experience with McMinn Law Firm. Our legal team knows the important role a case plays in a client’s ability to recover. We value your trust in a matter that can oftentimes be very personal and painful. That’s why we take our work…
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Posted October 7, 2020
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Benefits of Structured Settlements for Personal Injury Clients

Unfortunately, over 30,000 people are killed each year in auto crashes in the United States.(1) And for every one person killed in a motor vehicle crash, 9 were hospitalized and 88 people were treated and released from emergency departments.(2) Injuries, such as those from a serious auto accident may be covered financially through a personal…
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Posted October 6, 2020

The 7 Principles of Insurance Contracts: When You Need A Lawyer

Understanding how insurance contracts work can be very beneficial when you are deciding if you need a lawyer after a car crash or other serious personal injury. There are seven basic principles applicable to insurance contracts relevant to personal injury and car accident cases: Utmost Good Faith Insurable Interest Proximate Cause Indemnity Subrogation Contribution Loss…
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Posted October 6, 2020
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Statewide Challenges Lawyers Face in Aggressive Animal Law Cases

Skip ahead to the original article Update: City of Austin Officials Considering Change to Aggressive Animal Rules City-level code revisions could protect the community from a very small number, but physically threatening number of dogs.(1) The Animal Advisory Commission in Austin has proposed rollbacks to changes made by Austin City Council in October of 2019.…
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Posted October 3, 2020
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Structured Settlements Part 2: How Do They Work?

Greg Abbott’s Structured Settlement from Personal Injury Greg Abbott, current Texas Governor and former Attorney General, suffered a life-long, disabling incident in July of 1984. He and a friend were out for a run. Suddenly, they heard a loud sound and before they could know what was happening, Abbott was pinned to the ground by…
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Posted September 23, 2020
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How to Find Your Lawyer for An Injury Case

If you or a loved one is dealing with the implications of an injury after a truck or car accident, assault, dog bite, or other serious incident,  you may have decided you’d like to talk to a lawyer. But how do you find a lawyer that will be able to help you secure compensation for…
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Posted August 31, 2020
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Austin Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents occur every day due to the increased popularity of bike riding and more importantly the negligence of automobile drivers. Although many cities across the U.S. have recently added bike lanes on busy city streets, cars still refuse to accept bikers as travelers on the road. Car collisions with bikes account for one-third of…
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Posted August 18, 2020

Severe Weather Driving: The Best Insurance is Precaution

Driving Safely in Severe Weather Austin traffic is already a disaster. Now take the near constant construction and combine that with hazardous weather, and you have an accident waiting to happen. With the increasing frequency of severe weather, let's talk about we talk about driving in the rainy and other dangerous conditions. We took some…
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Posted July 2, 2020
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What is the Difference Between Negligence and Gross Negligence?

Car wrecks, work related injuries, wrongful death suits, medical malpractice, even criminal charges can be considered negligence, but what is the difference between civil negligence and criminal negligence? Read this post to find out the major differences between negligence and gross negligence as it relates to personal injury law. As personal injury lawyers in the…
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Posted June 22, 2020
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Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

Distracted Driving is a Leading Cause of Traffic Fatalities In recently filed lawsuits personal injury attorneys argue that distracted drivers and technology developers should be held accountable for the lives lost at the hands of those toying with their phones. They say that drivers and developers need to be held accountable in order to prevent…
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Posted May 25, 2020
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Flooding Expected Across Central Texas, Austin Area

When it rains it pours in Austin. Texas weather is known for its erratic changes. One minute it’ll be sunny, the next you’ll be completely drenched and worrying about hail damage to your car. Something else that’s cause for alarm? Some Texan’s driving habits when roads are slick with rain or hail. Table of Contents…
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Posted May 15, 2020

Justin McMinn Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit of Odessa Man

Justin McMinn filed a lawsuit recently concerning the wrongful death of 62-year-old Roland Pearce, a resident of Odessa. The lawsuit details how Pearce’s vehicle was struck by an out-of-control truck, ultimately killing him. According to the lawsuit, the defendant was driving a company truck when he lost control of his vehicle, swerved across several lanes…
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Posted May 6, 2020
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Austin Car Accident Injuries

It is our hope that by publishing about Austin car crashes, we can help show how preventable many of the crashes are. Each time we go out on the road there is risk for injury. Speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence are all actions that affect people’s lives in the Austin area each…
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Posted April 30, 2020
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Calculating a Personal Injury Settlement

Calculating a Personal Injury Settlement One of the first questions someone filing a personal injury lawsuit always asks is, “How much can I get?” Getting into an accident is an expensive ordeal. The Problems with “How Much Can I Get?” If it wasn’t entirely your fault, then you deserve compensation that will help cover the cost of…
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Posted April 20, 2020
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Auto Insurance Comparison Sheet

Shopping around for car insurance may not be fun, but it can save you a lot of money. Rates tend to go up year after year. But when you shop around, you may be able to find a better deal on coverage. It seems silly to pay full price for auto insurance and hardly ever…
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Posted March 25, 2020
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Is a Car Accident Settlement Taxable?

The IRS is offering Coronavirus relief to taxpayers. The deadline to file federal income taxes has been automatically extended to July 15, 2020 for all. With Tax Day moved 90 days, the deadline to pay tax payments has also been adjusted. There is no need to file any additional forms to qualify for the tax…
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Posted March 13, 2020
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Litigation Techniques When Clients Deny Opioid Medication

After a personal injury or car accident, people often seek medical attention and the assistance of a lawyer. There is a symbiotic relationship between the medications and treatments clients receive and the monetary damages they are awarded in litigation. While the client’s decision to abstain from opioid use doesn’t make their injuries any less serious,…
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Posted February 18, 2020
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Texas Motorcycle Law: Lane Splitting

Lane splitting in Texas is an often contested and wondered about practice for motorcycle riders. While it’s never safe to do in fast moving traffic, lane splitting has been made legal in one state. As motorcycle injury lawyers, it’s important to stay up-to-date on how state and local traffic laws move into law. See where…
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Posted February 16, 2020
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How much is pain and suffering worth in personal injury court?

Pain and suffering from injuries is a serious component of personal injury law. No client should ever have to endure the pains that they do. No money will ever make amends for the suffering they endure, but it is our duty as personal injury attorneys to advocate for their well-being. That certainly means securing the…
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