Personal Injury Blog
Over 60 Residents, Half COVID-19 Positive, Evacuated From Lake Worth Nursing Home
Jason Stephens | July 16, 2020 | News
According to numerous news reports, residents in a Lake Worth nursing home were evacuated from the facility on July 8. Approximately 63 patients were taken from the nursing home and transported to two other facilities by MedStar. A spokesperson for MedStar could not comment on why the transfer of the patients occurred. The Texas Department… read more
Popcorn Lung: Information on Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments
Jason Stephens | July 8, 2020 | Product Liability
Popcorn lung is an odd nickname to give to a disease. Yet, it is the nickname used for a medical condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. Even though the nickname sounds silly, the condition is very serious. What Is Bronchiolitis Obliterans? Bronchiolitis obliterans is an inflammatory condition of the lung’s bronchioles, which are the smallest airways in… read more
What is the Average Settlement for Neck and Back Injuries After a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens | July 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
Each injury case is different. You should not base the recovery for your neck and back injuries on the recovery in another case. However, some common factors influence the average settlement in all neck and back injury cases. Neck and Back Injuries Common In Fort Worth Car Accidents Back and neck injuries are some of… read more
Causes and Symptoms of Caput Succedaneum
Jason Stephens | June 26, 2020 | Personal Injury
Birth injuries are terrifying for parents. Even the smallest thing that goes wrong during labor and delivery can be traumatic. The only thing that a new mother and father desire is for their baby to be born healthy and safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Errors and omissions during labor and delivery can… read more
Facts About Road Rash
Jason Stephens | June 22, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcyclist can sustain a variety of injuries in a motorcycle accident. Motorcycle accident injuries can be mild or life-threatening. The rider may sustain permanent impairments because of some motorcycle injuries, including road rash. What is Road Rash? Road rash is a term used to describe the abrasions a motorcyclist may receive from a motorcycle… read more
What is the Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney?
Jason Stephens | June 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
For most people, there is not a difference between a lawyer and an attorney. In most cases, both lawyers and attorneys attended and graduated from an accredited law school. However, when you look more closely at the definitions of each word, you find a difference. An attorney can represent individuals in court, whereas a lawyer… read more
As COVID Cases Rise, Fort Worth Clinic Partners with CVS to Offer Testing
Jason Stephens | June 18, 2020 | News
As the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Texas continues to increase, Governor Abbott called for expanding COVID-19 testing statewide. Several specific areas would be included in expanded testing, such as all state-supported living facilities and hospitals. Underserved communities would also receive expanded COVID-19 testing. Coronavirus Testing in Minority and Underserved Communities The Governor… read more
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Jason Stephens | June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury
It can be difficult to know when you should hire a personal injury lawyer. The insurance claims adjuster may tell you that you do not need an attorney. While that may be true, that does not mean it is in your best interest. The insurance adjuster’s job is to pay as little as possible to… read more
What to do if you Suffer from Whiplash Symptoms After a Car Accident
Jason Stephens | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Neck injuries, including whiplash, are common car accident injuries, especially rear-end accidents. The impact when vehicles collide causes a tremendous force on the bodies of the people inside the vehicle. That force can result in the whipping motion that causes a whiplash injury. What Causes Whiplash? Whiplash is commonly the result of the head moving… read more
Do I Need Texas Motorcycle Insurance?
Jason Stephens | May 18, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Some states require motorcyclists to carry additional insurance coverage or do not extend certain types of insurance coverage to motorcyclists. Texas is not one of those states. Motorcycles have the same insurance requirements in Texas as cars. Texas Motorcycle Insurance Requirements Motorcyclists must carry the same basic liability insurance coverage that other motorists carry. All… read more