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New Texas Law Clearly Outlaws Lane Splitting Until 2023, the legality of lane-splitting in Texas was unclear. It was commonly done and rarely led to a citation. However, last year, the Texas legislature passed a law making it illegal for a motorcycle operator to ???? https://lnkd.in/gZa8dTV7 #motorcycle #motorcycleaccident #motorcyclewreck #motorcyclecrash #motorcycleinjury

Officials Say Substantial Number of Fatal Truck Accidents Involve Illegal Drug Use Public safety officials have long recommended some form of drug testing as a way to reduce the commercial truck accident rate. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) routinely collects data about the causes of 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer and big rig crashes, and consistently reports that some form or prescription or illegal drugs are often involved. https://lnkd.in/g66WrPQK

The Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida Understanding the common causes of truck accidents in Florida may not ensure that you won’t be a party to an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer collision, but it can help you and your attorney pinpoint the causes of such an accident. When you’ve suffered any type of injury in an incident involving a semi, big rig or other large commercial truck, you want a knowledgeable and proven lawyer to protect your rights. You want the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz. https://lnkd.in/gVufWhrk #flaccidents #floridatruckaccident #floridaaccidentattorney

The Five Leading Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents Operator Error | Time-on-the-Road Violations | Substance Abuse | Equipment Failure | Lack of Training Read more -> https://lnkd.in/gavVxuGW

When you’ve suffered any type of trauma to your back, neck or spinal cord, the possibility of some level of paralysis becomes immediately real. Paralysis may be temporary, the result of bruising or inflammation along your spinal cord, or it may be permanent. Regardless, it can change your life dramatically. When the carelessness or negligence of another person causes you either temporary or permanent paralysis, you have the right to seek full and fair compensation for your losses. Attorney Michael R. De La Paz can help. READ OUR BLOG: https://lnkd.in/gMQd9pmg #paralysis #accident #injury

What Damages Can You Recover after the Accidental or Wrongful Death of a Loved One? If you’ve had a family member die in Texas because of the carelessness or wrongful act of another person, it’s essential that you know what types of compensation are available in a Texas wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money can undo what has happened, you have the right to hold the wrongdoer accountable for all your losses. The Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz can help. READ FULL BLOG POST ?? https://lnkd.in/gHMuHyEE

Officials Say Traumatic Brain Injury a Common Consequence of Commercial Truck Accidents Statistics Show Link between TBI and 18-Wheeler Accidents Data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has long shown TBI, or traumatic brain injury, to be a common consequence of a commercial truck accident. Think about it…you have up to 80,000 pounds typically colliding with a significantly smaller vehicle. Chances are high that the injuries suffered by occupants in the smaller vehicle will be serious and/or catastrophic. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a tractor-trailer or semi wreck, the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz can help. READ FULL BLOG ARTICLE: https://lnkd.in/g_xckPk8

What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)? TBI occurs when an outside force suddenly strikes the head and damages the brain. TBI is a broad medical term that ranges from a mild concussion to serious damage that leaves a person in a coma or results in death. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/gMdAGyBD #braindamage #braininjury

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Should You Settle or Go to Court? According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, about 2% of all personal injury lawsuits make it to trial. The likelihood is overwhelming that you will work out a settlement at some point. The amount of time that will take can vary, based on a number of factors: ??The evidence in your case—The greater the evidence against a defendant, the more willing the defendant will be to make an early settlement offer ?? The potential liability of the defendant—If the potential damages are substantial, you can expect the defendant to take more time to come to the bargaining table ?? The extent to which your case may be newsworthy—Even when your injuries are not catastrophic, if the actions of the defendant were particularly heinous and may create a lot of bad press, there can be motivation to make an early settlement offer TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IF YOU SHOULD SETTLE OR GO TO COURT VISIT ???? https://lnkd.in/gTRfyXeh