FAQ: What if I am hurt on someone else’s property?
If you are hurt on someone else’s property, you should contact an Austin personal injury lawyer. A personal injury attorney can identify what causes of action and what claims you may have. The lawyer can also identify the classification of visitor you were on the property and what duties were owed to you as a
Read MoreFAQ: If someone gets hurt while working on your property, are you liable?
Maybe. It depends on what they were doing at the time. As an invitee, someone on your property for mutual benefit is owed a great duty of care. This means you not only have to warn or make the property safe for them, you also have a heightened duty to inspect and can even be
Read MoreFAQ: If someone is injured on your property, are you liable?
Possibly, it depends. First you would have to determine what their status was as a visitor on your property. The visitors status will determine what duties you owed them while they were on the property, and can help determine if you have liability or not as the property owner. Typically, invitee visitors are owed the
Read MoreFAQ: What does “premises injury” mean?
“Premises injury” is typically a term that describes an injury which occurs on someone else’s property. This could be an injury at a business, a friend’s house or any other place that you are visiting or invited into. Premises liability claims are very complex, so if you are injured on someone else’s property, call Funk
Read MoreFAQ: Do I have a claim if I may have been partly to blame for my motorcycle accident?
Maybe. Texas is a modified comparative negligence state. That means that as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, you may have a case for any injuries you have suffered as a result of a car accident. To determine who is at fault, and how much responsibility each side has, you need
Read MoreFAQ: If a driver forces me off the road, do I have a case?
There are three main things that make up a personal injury case. Number 1: you are not at fault. Number 2: You suffered an injury. And Number 3: there is some form of insurance to go after to recover your damages. The third factor is the key here. If someone forces you off the road
Read MoreFAQ: When should I contact a lawyer after a motorcycle accident?
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need to contact Funk and Associates right away. Motorcycle accidents are often severe due to the vulnerability of motorcycle riders on the roadway when they are struck by vehicles. While the injured victim recovers in the hospital from their injures, valuable evidence and information may
Read MoreFAQ: What sort of costs can I recover in a traumatic brain injury lawsuit?
There are a variety of damages you can recover if you suffer a traumatic brain injury. In addition to past and future medical expenses, you can also recover past and future pain and suffering, mental anguish and impairment depending on the severity of the TBI. You can also recover past lost wages and loss of
Read MoreFAQ: Is it possible for symptoms of a head injury to not appear right away?
Yes. The brain is one of the most intricate and delicate pieces of the human body. Scientists and doctors continue to learn more every day. As such, there is no right or wrong way for a brain to function after an injury. The injuries and symptoms you suffer will be unique and specific to each
Read MoreFAQ: What accidents commonly cause traumatic brain injuries?
There is no specific car wreck or event that causes a traumatic brain injury. However, more often than not, you will suffer a concussion through some sort of whiplash or impact to your head as a result of a personal injury accident. The symptoms can be severe, but may also be very mild and mimic
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