Category: Personal injury

A catastrophic injury can instantly change someone’s life in multiple ways.   Beyond the pain and trauma, there are overwhelming financial and logistical challenges. Medical bills start piling up, work becomes impossible, and future care needs can stretch for decades.  At Crosley Law, we often hear clients ask:  That’s where a life care plan comes in.…

When you’re injured in a car crash or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, medical bills can quickly become overwhelming. Many clients are surprised to learn that hospitals, doctors, and even their own health insurance providers can place a legal claim against their personal injury settlement.   These claims—called liens or subrogation rights—can significantly reduce…

Many of our clients come to us with the same story. The crash didn’t seem that bad. The airbags didn’t deploy. Their car might even look fine. But something still feels off. They’re suffering from headaches, struggling to focus at work, forgetting simple things, or feeling irritable and not quite like themselves.  This often-overlooked outcome…

When you’ve been injured in a car crash, truck accident, or other traumatic event, your recovery may depend on doctors and treatments. But your recovery also may depend on how well doctors can explain your injuries to a jury.   In personal injury lawsuits, medical experts are often the most important witnesses in the courtroom. Jurors…

Standard auto liability insurance policy limits often aren’t enough to cover personal injury needs. Crosley Law in San Antonio discusses your options.

If you’ve been injured in an accident and are trying to figure out your next legal steps, you might have come across ads or websites promising quick solutions using AI form generators. These tools claim they can help you file your personal injury claim with no lawyer needed. All you have to do is enter…

Injured in an oil field accident? Here is how the attorneys at Crosley Law in San Antonio can help you get the support you deserve.

Crosley Law can help victims recover the costs of their medical expenses. Our San Antonio personal injury lawyers discuss how.

Net worth discovery can make a big difference when a court leverages punitive damages against a defendant. San Antonio personal injury lawyer Tom Crosley discusses how net worth might affect the compensation you need.

The Bexar County Presiding Court operates differently than many other systems in Texas. Crosley Law explains how this can affect your personal injury case.

“Will my personal injury case go to trial?” is a common question. Personal injury attorney Tom Crosley discusses when cases go to trial and when they settle instead.

Other Texas workplace injury settlements may be possible when workers’ compensation isn’t an option or isn’t enough. Crosley Law can help.

Our personal injury lawyers break down some of the essential elements of a successful personal injury case.

What is included in a free consultation with a lawyer? The team at Crosley Law has the answers you need before your free consultation.

Having questions prepared before meeting a lawyer will help you speak up and hire the attorney who is right for your case. Read this article to learn more.

After you file a personal injury lawsuit, both sides—the insurance company and your personal injury lawyer—prepare their cases for an eventual trial. During this “discovery phase” of the lawsuit, they conduct investigations, talk to witnesses, share evidence, and hone their arguments. And continue to negotiate.  If the discovery stage concludes and the two sides still…

Uncertain about the value of your personal injury claim? Let the personal injury lawyers at Crosley Law help. Call today!

Crosley Law outlines Texas’ approach to contributory negligence and explains how you can fight back against victim-blaming.

Golf cart injuries are on the rise, both in Texas and nationwide. If you’ve been injured, contact Crosley Law today. You may be entitled to compensation.

“I’ll see you in court.” It’s a dramatic statement, but what does it really mean? You’ve probably heard the phrase, but many people don’t really know what it means to “file suit.” You might know that it’s part of the personal injury claim process; but where does it fit in—and what does it involve? This…

When you’re looking for a lawyer, you can’t always trust legal ads. You deserve to understand the signs that an attorney is qualified to handle your case.

You should never attend an independent medical examination unprepared. Read this blog to learn how to prepare for an IME exam.

While you’ve probably heard the phrases “personal injury claim” and “personal injury lawyer” before, you may only have a general understanding of what they mean. Sure, they arise out of an injury, but what does a personal injury lawyer do, and what do these claims involve? At Crosley Law, we’re passionate about personal injury law.…

After a catastrophic accident, your finances can feel very uncertain, especially if you cannot work. Personal injury attorneys know this, and most won’t charge you a fee unless they recover money on your behalf. However, many crash victims are still nervous about the cost of hiring a lawyer, and some victims even try to handle…

Many injured people feel stressed before they meet with a lawyer for the first time. This feeling is normal — maybe you’ve never worked with a lawyer before, so it’s a new experience. And, you’re most likely experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety in general after suffering a serious injury. Don’t worry! Any good…

After a serious car crash or another incident, you need answers and compensation for your injuries. To get the justice you deserve, you’ll need to identify who caused your injuries and the extent of their reckless behavior. This isn’t an easy job, but you have powerful legal tools that can help. Discovery gives you access to evidence,…

Statistically, more personal injury cases settle than go to trial. However, negotiating a settlement is more complicated than making a couple phone calls. At Crosley Law, we carefully investigate our clients’ cases, calculate their damages, and build compelling arguments for their fair compensation. Many times, mediation is part of the settlement process. While you may have heard…

While many personal injury claims settle out of court and prior to a trial, that doesn’t mean you can count on a fair settlement offer. In some instances, the defendant’s insurance company will eventually offer a reasonable and satisfactory settlement. But in many cases, this only happens because the victim hires an experienced personal injury…

Texas drivers have a wide range of options when it comes to auto insurance policies. With so many choices, it can be tough to figure out what coverage you need and when. One essential type of coverage is personal injury protection (PIP). You may have heard of it, but do you know what PIP contributes…

You need ample evidence to prove a personal injury claim and get the compensation you deserve. Most victims think of proof as physical evidence from a car crash or video footage of an illegal act. But factual evidence can also play a significant role in your claim. One of the most influential forms of factual…

Flipz, House of Air, Altitude, Urban Air, Amazing Jump, Cosmic Jump. New trampoline parks open every year as they continue to increase in popularity. However, as the hobby increases, so do trampoline-related hospital visits. A January 2019 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that people hurt at jump…

In the 1980s and 1990s, groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) fought hard to spread awareness about the devastating injuries and deaths caused by drunk driving. Thanks in part to these efforts, drunk driving deaths dropped by 48% nationwide between 1982 and 2019. However, a similar battle against drugged driving is just beginning. In…

Unsafe lane changes are quickly becoming one of the most common causes of car accidents across San Antonio, thanks to reckless and distracted drivers. Thankfully, it’s a fixable issue, but drivers need to take measures to follow the law and be safe on the road. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common reasons why…

Negligence is an important concept that you’ll see mentioned everywhere on legal websites and blogs. We often talk about proving negligence and determining negligence through investigation, but we rarely go into detail about what negligence is — beyond being synonymous with fault. Negligence is a factor in every personal injury case — including motor vehicle…

Between the lucrative pay and free training, jobs in the oil and gas industry are commonplace here in Texas. Unfortunately, this line of work is also extremely dangerous — as evidenced by the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010, which killed 11 and injured 17 more. While explosions like this one are rare, smaller explosions and…

In 2017, car accidents injured more than 250,000 people and caused 3,700 fatalities in Texas. That’s more than 250,000 people wondering what to do next and how much their personal injury case might be worth. Many of these people turn to online settlement calculators that promise to estimate their damages with just a few simple…

Since the dockless electric scooter company Bird entered the San Antonio market in October 2018, we’ve seen a steady increase in e-scooter crashes and serious injuries. Unfortunately, this trend is likely to continue. Keep reading to learn more about the rapidly developing world of dockless scooter injury law. Electric Scooters Are Wildly Popular — and…

After a car accident, it’s important to identify everyone who caused or is financially responsible for your injuries. A missed claim may result in lost compensation, unpaid medical bills, and unnecessary financial hardship. Recently the Texas Supreme Court held that some employers are liable for accidents their employees cause while carpooling. Keep reading to learn…

If you’ve ever watched television late at night, you’ve probably seen commercials from companies that buy structured settlements. While these ads make it sound like a structured settlement is a burden that you need to get rid of, many accident victims actually benefit from structured settlements. If you don’t understand what a structured settlement is,…

As more and more people rely on public transportation, the number of bus crashes is likely to increase. Unlike most vehicle wreck injury claims, public transportation and bus injury cases involve a strict set of procedural rules. If you don’t carefully follow these rules, you might lose your right to compensation. Learn how to avoid…

During a divorce, your spouse might try to claim some or part of your personal injury settlement or award. However, not all personal injury payments are considered community property in Texas. Before you settle an accident claim or finalize a divorce, you should consult with an experienced attorney.  

Your Personal Injury Lawyer Could Mean the Difference Between $15,000 and $400,000  I regularly handle cases from people who come to Crosley Law Firm after working with another attorney. In one case, a lawyer was pressuring a car wreck victim to accept a $15,000 settlement even though that didn’t come close to covering her medical costs and financial losses. Her friend encouraged her to call…

How Much Do You Know About Personal Injury Law and Personal Injury Lawyers?  Most people don’t spend a lot of time with attorneys, and if they do, it’s usually at a difficult time in their lives. If you’re considering hiring a personal injury attorney, then you’re probably struggling with diagnosis and treatment of serious injuries or even the loss of a loved one.…

Filing for bankruptcy is a major life event that involves lots of confusing paperwork, conflicting emotions, and competing priorities. Because bankruptcy law is so complex, it is difficult to know what to do and when to do it. 

It can be difficult to know when you should call a lawyer after a car accident. Some car wrecks are massive and life-altering, and they clearly require an attorney to help sort out the legal consequences. Smaller wrecks may seem straightforward and uncomplicated, but they can still have significant and long-lasting effects, and some of them lead to large personal injury verdicts or settlements.  

Life after a serious injury can be overwhelming. Whether it’s adjusting to your new lifestyle and limitations, attending numerous follow-up appointments, or figuring out how to financially recover, life for you and your loved ones can seem chaotic and frustrating, with no end in sight. 

Social media has forever changed the way lawyers and courts approach evidence in all types of cases, whether civil or criminal. It has particularly affected the way evidence is collected and used during personal injury cases. 

People frequently ask how often injury claims actually go to court. In this video, Tom Crosley answers that question. According to Tom, only a small percentage of claims end up going to court; the remaining majority are successfully settled before that point. Even among cases that do go to court, many of them end up…

When entering a personal injury lawsuit, your first question is often ‘How much is this going to cost me?’  You may already be missing work from your injuries, and the idea you have to pay even more money to recoup costs continuously lost can be stressful. Why bother when you may end up losing Good…

Wearable technology has gone from calculator watch to Apple Watch in the last few decades. Now we can tweet from our T-shirts, view the world through Google Glass, and keep track of our health and habits second by second with a Fitbit – and these wearable tech trends are only predicted to continue growing and…

Proponents of the oil and gas industry have been singing the praises of drilling shale wells for years, citing major economic benefits in both the public and private sectors, including exponential job growth. While the industry has seen steady job growth in recent years, the numbers are nowhere near the estimated figures, and the jobs…