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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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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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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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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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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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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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What Does Comparative Negligence Mean?

There are two types of negligence standards used in personal injury cases: contributory negligence and comparative negligence. When a person is injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, they can seek compensation for their injuri… Read More
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Why Hire a Catastrophic Injury Attorney?

Suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering experience, but when that injury rises to the level of a catastrophic injury, the impact can be devastating. Catastrophic injuries can result in substantial expenses, long-term negative health conseq… Read More
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Why Is Burden Of Proof Important In A Personal Injury Case?

What is the Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case? In personal injury claims, the burden of proof is the legal responsibility of the person making the claim (the plaintiff) to demonstrate that their injuries were caused by the negligence or wrong… Read More
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Are Auto Accident Settlements Taxable?

The financial burden of medical costs and missed pay after a vehicle accident may be daunting. Pursuing compensation from people at fault may result in financial relief through a settlement. Is that auto accident settlement, however, taxable in Texas… Read More
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