- January 26, 2024
What is Car Accident Compensation?
A car accident can have devastating repercussions such as loss of work or use of a limb. Sometimes, it also includes loss of life, which further complicates the psychological healing process. If you are injured in a car accident caused by another driver's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Car accident compensation refers to money paid to the injured victim to cover things like:Medical expenses L...
- January 12, 2024
How to get an accident report in a commercial truck crash in Texas?
Securing a comprehensive official accident report should be a top priority following any commercial truck collision causing harm in Texas. However, crash victims often struggle to navigate different agencies to collect full documentation regarding the accident. By retaining our El Paso truck accident attorneys at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law right away to pursue complete commercial motor vehicle crash documentation on your behalf, El Paso accid...
- December 23, 2023
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
Many victims recover compensation from the liable party's insurance provider when a truck accident occurs. Some require the court’s intervention when victims disagree with the settlement offer.A lawsuit becomes necessary to obtain a fair dollar value to compensate for the losses incurred due to the injury. The court process involves tabling evidence and demonstrating that the at-fault party's negligence caused the accident.After the vi...
- December 20, 2023
How long do you have to file a claim for a truck accident in Texas?
Being involved in a truck crash brings enough stress without having to quickly master complex legal processes impacting injury compensation. Yet Texas statute of limitations laws impose strict deadlines for starting truck accident lawsuits after wrecks with commercial motor vehicles.The statute of limitations in Texas is two years from the date of the truck accident. This limitation extends to property damage resulting from the accident. ...
- October 28, 2022
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Affects Injury Law
Someone who has been injured in an accident has their time consumed with physical therapy appointments, picking up prescriptions, and seeing specialists.With all that you have on your plate, you don’t have time to worry about taking legal action against the party that is responsible for your pain. That is where we can help.If you are in need of a personal injury attorney, turn to the legal team at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law to handle you...
- October 19, 2021
Dangers of Parking on Highway Shoulders
We have all seen 18-wheelers parked on the shoulder of a highway while driving to work or taking a road trip. It happens so frequently on interstate-10 traveling to or from San Antonio that it would not be uncommon to see six or seven 18-wheelers pulled over on the highway's shoulder. Is it illegal for 18-wheelers or commercial trucks to park there? More specifically, is the shoulder lane available for everyone to park on? The answers to these q...
- August 31, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Free Consultations
Make Sure to get an Injury Consultation early At Cesar Ornelas Law, we receive phone calls from personal injury victims who speak to an attorney for the first time several months after an accident. By then, we often find that the damage to their case has been done. At this point, the insurance company has already received the benefits for the defendant.One of the biggest mistakes personal injury victims make is assuming that the insurance c...
- July 13, 2021
Can You File A Injury Suit If You Didn’t Go To The Hospital?
Injuries while on the job happen all the time. People do not typically plan or prepare for accidents, which is understandable but can also lead to mistakes. When you or a loved one suffers from an injury on the job, you need to know what to do and what not to do. Making common mistakes can often greatly decrease your potential settlement and benefits that an injured party may receive. It is important to be prepared ahead of time so that your pos...
- April 28, 2020
7 Questions to Ask Your Lawyer at First Consultation
7 Questions To Ask Your Lawyer At Your First Consultation When you are looking for a lawyer, it can be a daunting task, especially if you have no prior experience with one nor have a good recommendation from a trusted family member or friend. Your first visit gives you a good opportunity to "grill" the lawyer with important questions, ones that will inform you and ease your mind on the lawyer's skills, experience, and qualifications. "How Long...
