How to Protect Your Child After a Serious Car Accident
Car crashes remain one of the top causes of serious childhood injuries and deaths. Tragically, Texas consistently has one of the highest childhood car wreck fatality rates in the country. In 2018 alone, 172 kids under the age of 18 died in car crashes in our state. At Crosley Law, our hearts break every time…
A Crash Victim’s Guide to Personal Injury Mediation
While most personal injury claims eventually settle, the process is rarely simple. During your claim, your car accident lawyers will negotiate with the insurance companies, demanding fair compensation for your injuries. However, these negotiations can sometimes stall because the insurer is being unreasonable. When this happens, the experienced injury lawyers at Crosley Law often recommend…
Can You Tear Your Rotator Cuff in a Car Accident?
Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears are common during car crashes. These injuries often take a long time to heal, and they may require intense physical therapy, medications, time off work, and even surgery. If you suffered a severe shoulder injury, we know you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Our car…
Insurance Settlement FAQs
When our personal injury lawyers meet with crash survivors and other victims of negligence, most of them have questions about insurance settlements. It’s no surprise that people are curious about the negotiation process and settlement values. After a crash, most victims want to rebuild and gain closure, and a settlement often represents the end of…
3 Things You Need to Know About Scooter Injuries and Young People
Electric scooter rental companies like Bird, Lime, and Lyft make it easier for young people to get from place to place in urban areas at a fraction of the cost of a taxi or rideshare. Scooters can go up to 20 miles per hour to get people where they need be quickly. They also alleviate…
What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Do I Need It in Texas?
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…
Who’s Liable When a Recalled Product Causes an Injury?
Sometimes, it seems like recalls are part of everyday life. We’re constantly hearing about recalls involving cars, medications, home goods, and the food we eat. Unfortunately, every product recall poses a serious risk to our health and safety – and you should never ignore a recall notice. At Crosley Law, our product liability lawyers help…
Neck Pain After a Crash Doesn’t Always Mean Whiplash
Neck pain is common after a car crash. While you may assume that you have a mild case of whiplash, your aches and pains may be early signs of a serious injury, like a herniated disc or spinal fracture. So how do you tell the difference – and when should you consult with a doctor?…
Expert Witnesses and Your Personal Injury Claim
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…
Scientists Explain the Dangers of Trampoline Parks
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…
Headaches After a Car Accident: Why Won’t They Go Away?
Post-traumatic headaches after a car accident usually resolve after a few months. However, a surprising number of crash victims experience chronic headaches for years after their wreck. Unfortunately, insurance companies are skeptical of people who claim ongoing, disabling headaches—and sometimes deny legitimate claims. In this article, the traumatic brain injury (TBI) lawyers at Crosley Law…
Drugs Outpacing Alcohol as Top Cause of Car Accidents
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…
