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The post accident effect of when the other driver didn't have insurance.

What To Do When the Other Driver Didn’t Have Insurance

Texas law requires that every driver maintain an automobile insurance policy with minimum limits of: $30,000 per person injured in one accident; $60,000 for all people injured in one accident $25,000 for property damage in one accident. Nonetheless,… Read More
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After getting in a car accident two people figure out if they have a uim claim.

What is a UM/UIM Claim?

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM) is optional insurance you can add to your automobile insurance policy. It provides insurance coverage if you are injured in a car accident that was not your fault and the other driver did not have car… Read More
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Personal injury victim goes to see a doctor for her injuries.

Why You Should See A Doctor Right Away After A Personal Injury

When an accident causes personal injuries, you should see a doctor as quickly as possible. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, injured in a slip and fall incident, or were bitten by a dog, promptly seeking medical treatment can increase the like… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
Explaining the insurance company tactics to settle.

How to Navigate Insurance Company Tactics

When an accident causes personal injuries, insurance companies may use different tactics to try to resolve your claim quickly for as little money as possible. To protect yourself, consider hiring the personal injury lawyers at McKinney Vos. We can ev… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
Doctor providing patient care to someone who suffered personal injury.

How Gaps in Treatment Can Impact Patient Care and the Personal Injury Case

When an accident causes personal injuries, your follow-up medical care will be critical. You will need to seek medical treatment to diagnose the injury. You must also attend appointments for diagnostic testing, physical therapy, and additional care a… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
The process of suing for a serious injury.

Suing For a Serious Injury Caused by an Accident

McKinney Vos is a personal injury law firm serving Austin, Texas. We represent people whose lives have been changed because of serious injuries suffered in car accidents, commercial truck crashes, bicycle and pedestrian crashes, motorcycle collisions… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
Mitigation of damages duty due diligence after an accident.

The Mitigation of Damages Duty

Mitigation of damages is a legal concept that commonly arises in personal injury cases and breach of contract claims. It means that the person who suffered an injury or loss must take reasonable steps to minimize the harm they suffer. If the injured… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
landlord negligence being confronted by the tenant.

How to Prove Landlord Negligence

When a landlord rents a residential property, they have a duty to the people who live in and visit the rental unit. Most landlords maintain their properties in good condition, which allows them to charge premium rent and attract prime tenants. But so… Read More
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Categories: Premise Liability
Teenager girl having driving lesson to follow car safety tips

Safety Tips to Avoid Accidents

A car accident can be a traumatic and devastating event. Car crash injuries are often severe and can cause long-lasting pain and suffering. Even a minor car wreck can be costly for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Observing these car safety tips… Read More
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Categories: Car Accident
Personal Injury Terms Glossary

Glossary of Personal Injury Terms You Need to Know

If you were hurt in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you deserve compensation. But you might not know what to do next or where to turn. The Texas personal injury lawyers at McKinney Vos are here to help. First, seek medical attention and… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury