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  • 2026
    • January
      • What Should I Know About Medical Malpractice Claims in Austin Hospitals During Flu Season?
      • How Does Texas Law Handle Personal Injury Claims After Winter Holiday Accidents?
      • How Do Personal Injury Claims Work If I’m Hurt on Austin’s Hiking Trails This Spring?
  • 2025
    • December
      • Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes Due to Neglect During Holiday Staffing Shortages
      • The Challenges of Proving Fault in Low-Visibility Weather Accidents
    • November
      • How to Advocate for Proper Care When Facing ER Backlogs
      • Is Your Doctor’s Burnout During Holiday Season Putting You at Risk?
    • October
      • How Weight and Cargo Impact Truck Accident Severity
      • How Passenger Injuries Are Handled in Car Accident Case
    • September
      • Your Rights After a Premises-Related Accident at Community Events
      • Legal Actions for Misleading Drug Labels or Side Effects
      • Labor Day Traffic Accidents and How to Handle Insurance Claims
    • August
      • End-of-Summer School Bus Safety Tips and Your Legal Rights After an Injury
      • Legal Rights for Passengers Injured in Recreational Boating Accidents
      • What Should I Do After a Work Injury in Texas?
      • How to Prevent Fall Accidents at Work
      • How Birth Injuries Affect New Parents and What Legal Options You Have
    • July
      • What to Do if You're Injured in an ATV Crash on Private Property
      • Sharing the Road This Season? Tips for Avoiding Bicycle Crashes
      • What Families Need to Know After a Summer Vacation Flight Accident
      • When Summer Fun Turns Dangerous: Legal Steps After an Amusement Park Injury
    • June
      • How Wrongful Death Settlements Can Provide Financial Stability for Families
      • Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Legal in Texas?
      • Compensation for Head-On Collision Victims in Texas
    • May
      • Do You Sue the Driver, the Company, or Both After a Trucking Accident?
      • Slips, Trips, and Falls: Who’s at Fault on Unsafe Properties?
      • Protecting Your Rights Against Trucking Companies
    • April
      • Do Minor Vehicle Accidents Need to Be Reported?
      • Can You Recover from a Catastrophic Injury?
      • Who is More Likely to Commit Nursing Home Abuse?
      • How Do I Prove I Was Injured by a Defective Product?
    • March
      • 19-Vehicle Truck Accident on I-35 in North Austin Causes 5 Deaths
      • What to Do If You’re Injured in a Train Accident
      • Types of Bicycle Accident Injuries: Understanding and Prevention
      • Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases
    • February
      • Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
      • How to Recover Compensation From Your Insurance Company After an Accident
      • Who Is Responsible for Your Bus Accident Injuries?
    • January
      • How to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Austin
      • The “One Bite” Rule in Texas: Understanding Dog Bite Liability
      • The Role of Expert Witnesses in Catastrophic Injury Cases
      • Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities After a Car Accident
  • 2024
    • December
      • What Do I Do If I Am Involved In A Car Accident With A City Bus?
      • How to Obtain the Compensation You Deserve from a Workplace Injury
    • November
      • What Risks Are Involved With Epidural During Labor?
      • Conditions That Increase Risk of Shoulder Dystocia
      • Failure to Diagnose vs. Misdiagnosis
      • Natural Cleaning Products to Avoid Harmful Chemical Exposure
    • October
      • Can I Trust the Insurance Adjuster?
      • Who Is Held Liable For A Commercial Aviation Accident?
      • Common Tactics Used By Insurance Adjusters
    • September
      • The Most Common Child Injuries During The Holidays
      • How “Survival Actions” Differ from “Wrongful Death”
      • Why You Should Get Help For Your Medical Drug Injury
    • August
      • Recovering Compensation after a Tow Truck Accident
      • Types of ATV Accidents And Their Causes
      • Why Child Injuries Can Be More Severe Than Adult Injuries
    • July
      • Top Five Dangerous Outdoor Toys For Children
      • How Lighting Causes Aviation Accidents
      • Texas Amusement Park Ride Regulations
      • The Role of OSHA in The Prevention of Construction Accidents
    • June
      • How Zofran Caused Birth Defects
      • Injuries Caused by Physical Therapy Malpractice
      • Texas Auto Insurance Laws
      • How to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxins in the Workplace
      • Amusement Park Accident Statistics
    • May
      • What Is Meconium Aspiration?
      • Frequent Causes of Construction Accidents: The “Fatal Four”
      • Why You Need an Attorney after a Birth Injury
    • April
      • The Dangerous Side Effects of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
      • What You Should Know About CPAP Machine Recalls
      • What Are the Common Types of Elderly Abuse?
    • March
      • Who Is Responsible for Dog Attacks?
      • Injuries Caused by Texas Power Outages
      • Elements of a Product Liability Claim
      • Should I Accept a Settlement from the Insurance Company?
    • February
      • Is There a Time Limit To File A Claim After Being Involved In A Rollover Accident?
      • Who Is Responsible for Oilfield Injuries?
      • The Importance Of Following OSHA Guidelines On Construction Sites
    • January
      • How to Deal with an Accident with a Lyft or Uber Driver
      • Trucking Accidents and Proving Fault
      • Time Limits on Personal Injury Cases
  • 2023
    • December
      • Common Causes of Car Accidents & Who's At Fault
      • Trucking Accidents: Causes & Liability
    • November
      • Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
      • Accident Reconstruction & Personal Injury Claims
      • Top Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents
    • October
      • Time Limits on Personal Injury Cases
      • Types of Catastrophic Injuries & Their Causes
      • The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
    • September
      • The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
    • August
      • Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
      • Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
    • July
      • Elements of a Product Liability Claim
      • The Importance of Seeking Medical Care After an Accident
      • Should I Accept a Settlement from the Insurance Company?
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
      • Who Is to Blame for Injuries on Another's Property?
    • June
      • Can Catastrophic Injuries Result from Rollover Crashes?
      • How Do Rollover Accidents Occur?
      • What Is a Rollover Accident?
    • April
      • Is a Bus Safer Than a Plane?
      • What Is the Death Zone On a Bus?
      • Do Bus Crashes Happen Often?
    • March
      • What Is the Most Common Type of School Bus Accident?
      • 5 Ways to Drive Safely Near Buses
      • Are Bus Accident Fatalities Common?
    • February
      • Evidence to Obtain Following a Bus Crash
      • 3 Common Bus Accident Injuries
      • How Do Bus Accidents Happen?
      • Everything You Should Know If You’re Involved In a Bus Accident
    • January
      • Single Vehicle Accident Liability
      • 3 Tips for Driving in the Snow
      • Is it Possible to Identify Black Ice?
  • 2022
    • December
      • 5 Ways to Drive Defensively
      • Who is Liable if My Friend Crashes My Car?
      • 5 Tips to Make Sure Your Car is Winter-Ready
    • November
      • Do Accidents Increase Around the Holidays?
      • 3 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving this Holiday Season
      • Can Holiday Decorations Cause Distracted Driving?
      • 10 Winter Driving Tips
    • October
      • 3 Common Injuries Sustained During Thanksgiving
      • 3 Thanksgiving Safety Tips to Prevent Injuries
      • Do Car Accidents Increase During the Thanksgiving Holiday?
    • September
      • Why is Halloween Such a Fire Risk?
      • Do Fire Accidents Increase Around Halloween?
      • 5 Halloween Safety Tips
    • August
      • How Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen?
      • 3 Pedestrian Accident Statistics You May Not Know
      • Texas Jaywalking Laws
      • What To Do If You’re Involved in a Pedestrian Accident
    • July
      • 3 Ways to Prevent Sun Glare Behind the Wheel
      • 5 Tips for Teen Drivers
      • Do Truck Accident Rates Increase During the Summer?
    • June
      • Are Bicyclists at a Greater Risk of Accidents During the Summer?
      • Can the Summer Heat Cause Driving Hazards?
      • Texas Firework Laws
      • 3 Common Accidents that Occur During the Summer
      • More Summer Road Work Leads to Accidents
      • 2 Tips to Help You Prepare for that Summer Road Trip
      • 4 Types of Injury-Causing Mishaps That Increase During Summertime
    • May
      • 3 Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics
      • What Are Punitive Damages?
      • Can I Receive Compensation for Emotional Distress Following a Car Wreck?
    • March
      • 4 Common Airbag Injuries
      • How to Get a Police Report if They Don’t Respond to Your Crash
      • How Infotainment Systems Can Be Dangerous to Drivers
      • Here’s Why You Should Avoid Making a Recorded Statement With Insurance After a Crash
      • Can a Passenger Be Held Accountable for a Car Accident?
      • Are You Still Driving With Your Hands at 10 and 2? Here’s Why You Should Stop
      • 4 Ways Posting About Your Car Crash on Social Media Can Damage Your Claim
    • January
      • Is It Possible for a Passenger to Be Responsible for a Crash?
      • 5 Tips for Driving Safely on the Highway
      • What Should I Do If the Police Never Arrive After a Car Accident?
  • 2021
    • December
      • A Car Hit Me While I Was Riding An E-Scooter—What Now?
      • If I’m In a Crash Because of a Pothole, Who Is Liable?
      • Highest Safety-Rated Vehicles of 2022
    • November
      • How Dangerous is Drowsy Driving?
      • Is It Legal to Text While Driving in Texas?
      • How to Handle Additional Road Congestion During the Holiday Season
      • 8 Ways to Maintain Focus Behind the Wheel
    • October
      • 3 Tips for Staying Safe On the Road This Holiday Season
      • Can I Pursue Compensation for Car Accident Injuries If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt?
      • 5 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety Behind the Wheel
      • Can I Develop PTSD After a Serious Car Crash?
      • 5 Steps to Take If You’re Being Followed While Driving
      • Are Red Cars More Prone to Accidents?
    • August
      • How Can An Attorney Help With My Car Accident Injury Case?
      • 3 Child Car Seat Safety Tips
      • 5 Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain
      • Who Is At Fault For a Rear-End Collision?
      • Attorneys Briggle & Polan Named to Austin’s Top Attorneys 2021
    • July
      • How You Can Identify Defective Auto Parts
      • Do Defective Products Impact Truck Accidents?
      • The Most Common Defective Automotive Parts
      • Used Cars and Product Defects
      • Can I Sue a Car Manufacturer?
      • What Are the Three Types of Product Defects?
    • June
      • Are Retailers Liable for Defective Automotive Products?
      • How Can I Tell If a Part Is Defective?
      • A History of Defective Automotive Products
      • Car Accident Caused By Defective Products & Your Rights
    • May
      • How to Protect Yourself When You Lose Control of Your Vehicle
      • The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
      • Heat and Tire Blowouts: How Do They Happen?
    • April
      • What is Reckless Driving?
      • Drunk Driving Statistics: Recognizing the Dangers
      • How Dangerous is Fatigued Driving?
    • March
      • Attorney Polan Named to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? 2021 “Top 100” Members
      • Cognitive Distractions While Driving
      • Manual Distractions While Driving
      • Visual Distractions While Driving
      • Car Accident Causes: 10 Dangers to Be Aware of On the Road
    • February
      • Should I Immediately Go to the Doctors After a Crash?
      • Am I Covered If I’m Injured as a Passenger?
      • How Can I Help Someone I Love Who Has Been in an Accident?
    • January
      • What are the Most Common Injuries in a Car Accident?
      • How Much Does it Cost Me to Sue After a Car Accident?
      • What are the 5 Signs of Emotional Suffering After an Accident?
  • 2020
    • December
      • Why Do Rideshare Accidents Happen?
      • Drunk Driving and the Holidays
      • Dangers of Bad Weather Driving
      • Car Accident FAQ: 10 Questions Answered
    • November
      • How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
      • Should I Accept a Settlement After a Car Accident?
      • How Can an Insurance Company Try to Deny My Claim?
    • October
      • Will an Insurance Company Rely On My Witnesses?
      • Should I Sign What an Insurance Company Sends Me?
      • How Can Briggle & Polan Help Against an Insurance Company?
    • September
      • Can I Choose My Own Doctor After a Car Accident?
      • What Does an Insurance Company Have to Do After an Accident?
      • Can an Insurance Company Record Our Conversation Without Permission?
      • 10 Things Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You After a Car Accident
    • August
      • What are the Symptoms of a Third-Degree Burn?
      • Can a Burn Injury Result in Emotional Damages?
      • Briggle & Polan Named Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin by Austin Monthly
      • Burn Injury Types & Their Causes
    • July
      • How Much Can Paralysis Cost Over a Lifetime?
      • The Different Areas of the Spinal Cord and How Damage Affects You
      • Types of Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries
    • June
      • Treatment Options Following a TBI
      • Common Causes of Brain Injuries
      • The Long-Term Damages of a Brain Injury
      • Catastrophic Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide
    • May
      • Hurt in an Accident? Time for a Consultation
      • Expect Delayed Injuries After Auto Accidents
      • Explaining Pain & Suffering in Personal Injury Lawsuits
    • April
      • Are PI Attorneys Really “Ambulance Chasers”?
      • Lawsuits to Demand Business Interruption Insurance Payouts
      • Don’t Settle an Accident Before Talking to an Attorney
      • What Happens When Insurance Doesn’t Cover the Total Cost of Car Accident Injuries?
    • March
      • I Was Hurt by Someone Renting a Boat – Can I Sue for Compensation?
      • Not Every Personal Injury Attorney Goes to Trial
      • Why Is Hiring Briggle & Polan Risk-Free?
    • February
      • Immediately Talk to an Attorney After a Car Crash
      • Why Choose Briggle & Polan for Your Personal Injury Case
      • How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case?
      • Should You Take the Settlement Offer From the Trucking Company’s Insurance Provider?
    • January
      • Will My Personal Injury Case Need to Go to Trial?
      • Federal Trucking Regulations: What You Need to Know
      • When Is the Best Time to Settle My Case?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Are Truck Drivers Receiving Enough Training?
      • Tips for Sharing the Road with a Big Rig
      • How Long-Term Injuries and Permanent Disabilities Affect the Value of a Claim
    • November
      • How Trucking Accidents Are Different From Auto Accidents
      • How Often Are 18-Wheelers Inspected?
      • Can Weather Impact Liability in Car Accidents?
      • Preventing Distractions on the Road
    • October
      • Staying Safe on Halloween Night
      • What Are Social Host Liability Laws in Texas?
    • September
      • Dangers of Fatigued Driving
      • What Can I Get Compensation for in a Texas Personal Injury Claim?
      • 5 Ways Alcohol Impacts Driving Ability
    • August
      • Some Tell-Tale Signs of an Intoxicated Driver
      • The Importance of Hiring a Local Austin Personal Injury Attorney
      • How Long Do I Have to File a Claim after an Accident?
      • How to Prove Fault in a Car Accident
    • July
      • My Insurance Claim Was Denied. Now What?
      • Will Filing an Insurance Claim Raise My Rates?
    • June
      • Can I Sue My Insurance Company for Acting in Bad Faith?
      • The Basics of Bad Faith Insurance Claims
      • Recovering Damages in a Hit and Run
    • May
      • Texas Liability Laws
      • Why Was My Insurance Claim Denied?
      • Navigating the Insurance Claims Process
  • 2018
    • April
      • Commercial Truckers are at High Risk for Workplace Injury and Death
    • March
      • Driving Tired Increases Your Risk of Accident
      • Road Construction Work Zones Pose High Crash Risk
      • What Should I Do After a Hit and Run Accident?
      • Truck Passenger Distractions Can Lead to Serious Injury
      • Finding the Best Personal Injury Attorney in Austin “Near Me”
      • How Pain and Suffering Compensation is Determined After A Car Accident
      • Getting Justice When Truck Drivers Display Road Rage
      • How to Reduce Your Risk of Getting into a Car Accident
      • Non-Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Case
      • How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works
      • How to Make Sure You Have Credible Witnesses Supporting You
      • How to Avoid Becoming a Pedestrian Accident Statistic
    • January
      • Do Car Accidents Increase After Daylight Saving Time?
      • Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
      • What Happens If You Don’t Turn in an Accident Report If Required?
      • How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in Texas?
  • 2017
    • December
      • How Long Does an Insurance Company Have to Investigate a Claim in Texas?
      • Is Texas a No Fault State for Car Accidents?
      • How Do I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas?
      • What Are the Car Accident Laws in Texas?
    • November
      • The Basics of Texas Car Accident Law
      • Signs You Need a Lawyer After a Accident
      • How Do You Know if You Have a Personal Injury Case?
      • Dog Bite Injuries and Children
      • Deadly Car Accidents Carry Staggering Cost
      • Texas Road Rage: Deadly, Preventable
      • Twenty Percent of Drivers in Texas Uninsured
      • Elder Abuse a Rising Threat as America’s Population Ages
      • Austin Sexual Abuse Lawyer Informs Texas About Abuse
      • Austin School Bus Accident Lawyer Summarizes Liability in School Bus Crashes
      • Have You Been Injured in a Electrical Accident?
      • Texas Plane Crash Lawyers Outline Causes of Aviation Accidents
      • Texas Power Line Accident Lawyers Discuss Prevention of Electrocution Injury and Death
      • Common Practices Used by Insurance Companies to Avoid Paying Claims
      • What You Should Do After an Automobile Accident?
      • Using A Cellphone While Driving is Not Only Dangerous, in Austin It’s Illegal
    • October
      • Why Does Austin Have So Many Traffic Accidents and Injuries?
      • Will Insurance Be Enough To Take Care of You After a Car Accident?
      • How to Protect Yourself and Minimize the Risk of Being in a Car Wreck?
      • 3 Dangerous Intersections for Auto Accidents in Austin
      • What Are Some Fidget Spinner Safety Concerns?
    • September
      • Workplace Accidents Resulting in Personal Injury Are More Common Than You Think
      • How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney
      • How to Avoid Accidents While Driving?
    • August
      • New Changes For Property Damages Claims in Texas
      • How to Prepare for a Hurricane
    • July
      • Why Is Fall Prevention so Important to Nursing Homes?
      • What Are the Most Common Types of Birth Injuries?
      • Most Common Causes for Car Accidents in Austin
      • What Are Some Personal Injury Law Basic Principles?
    • June
      • What Is a Deposition in a Lawsuit?
      • What Are the Steps to Follow to File a Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice?
      • Do I Have A Personal Injury Case?
      • What Constitutes Personal Injury?
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