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Social Media and Personal Injury Claims
Oct 22, 2021 | Austin Injury Lawyer Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Case Ever scrolled through your Facebook feed to find someone complaining about their day? Perhaps you’ve even seen someone complain about an accident, and explain in detail what...
Personal Injury Claims: What is Paid vs. Incurred?
In 2003, Tort Reform legislation was passed in Texas. Specifically, Section 41.0105 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code, often referred to as “Paid vs. Incurred”, has created much confusion for those who practice personal injury litigation.
Texas Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Oct 21, 2021 | Austin Injury Lawyer This is part of McMinn Law Firm's series on Vision Zero initiatives. Austin motorcycle injury lawyers believe that traffic deaths can and should be prevented in the lone star state. Rider education is just one important...
Austin Car Accident Injuries
Of the nearly six million police-reported traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2008, 29 percent resulted in an injury or death, and 71 percent caused property damage only.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss in Vehicle Crashes
Not everything happens for a reason. And that applies especially to infant loss. In August 2018, a San Marcos woman lost her husband and unborn child when her vehicle was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Nothing will ever replace her growing family or explain why the...
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...
Damage Caps In Texas
Oct 13, 2021 | by Austin Injury Lawyer Damage Caps in Texas Damage caps could affect the outcome of your personal injury case - or your ability to make a claim at all. See why critics say that damage caps in Texas have limited working people's ability to recover...
Stowers Demand in Texas – About An Insurance Company’s Obligations
The Stowers duty is the duty an insurer is obligated to perform in order to exercise reasonable care in handling claims against its insured. This duty was enacted to ensure that insurers exercise due care in evaluating settlement demands that are within the policy limits of the insured.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Texas
Do you have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Texas? Some riders are required to wear a helmet in Texas. You must wear a helmet if you are under 21. You may ride without one if you are over 21 and meet an eligible helmet exemption. All riders are encouraged to wear...
Austin Car Accident Lawyer
Austin Car Accident Lawyer Are you an Austin TX resident that’s been involved in a recent car crash? Do you want to seek compensation for your injuries, but are uncertain of how to go about doing so? If so, then you need to learn all you can about hiring an Austin car...
Recent Personal Injury Case Results
The McMinn Law Firm has helped injured Austinites for fifteen years, winning over 100 million dollars in settlements to date.
Uninsured Motorist Accident
$350,000
Drunk Driver Accident
$1,300,000
Truck Accident Victim
$1,200,000
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