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Category: Personal Injury

By: Chris Brasure

What Happens If a Property Owner Fixes a Hazard After You Get Hurt?

Blog Personal Injury Property Claims

If you are injured because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, you may assume that the condition will still be there when you return to document it. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A property owner or business may clean up a spill, repair a broken step,…

By: Chris Brasure

How to Prevent Electrical Injuries at Work and at Home

Blog Personal Injury Texas Work Related Injuries

Electricity is something most people interact with every day, often without thinking twice about the risks. We plug in appliances, use power tools, charge our phones, work around electrical equipment, and make repairs around the house. At work, electricity can become an even greater hazard, particularly on construction sites, industrial…

By: Chris Brasure

The Most Common Construction-Related Injuries in Texas

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Construction work is physically demanding, and workers across Texas face hazards every day. From falls at a job site to injuries involving heavy machinery, electrical systems, vehicles, and construction materials, accidents can result in serious injuries that affect a worker’s health, ability to work, and financial stability. In 2024, the…

By: Chris Brasure

Distracted Driving and Unsafe Speed: Why Paying Attention and Driving at a Safe Speed Matter in the RGV

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Driving through McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, or anywhere else in the Rio Grande Valley can mean dealing with heavy traffic, busy intersections, construction zones, pedestrians, commercial vehicles, and drivers who are in a hurry to get where they are going. Add a phone, a few drinks, or an excessive speed…

By: Chris Brasure

New to College in the Rio Grande Valley? A Safety Guide for UTRGV Students

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Starting college is exciting. For many students, it is also the first time they are responsible for navigating a new city, driving to campus, living away from home, managing a schedule, and making decisions without a parent standing nearby asking where they are going. For students attending The University of…

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Swimming Safety in the South Texas Heat: What Families Should Know About Drowning and Pool Injuries

Blog Personal Injury Slip and Fall Wrongful Death

When temperatures climb across South Texas, swimming pools, splash pads, lakes, and other bodies of water become some of the most popular places to cool off. For families in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, and throughout the Rio Grande Valley, a day in the water can be a great way to…

By: Chris Brasure

Back-to-School Traffic Safety: What McAllen and Edinburg Drivers Need to Know

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As students head back to school across the Rio Grande Valley, drivers in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, and surrounding communities can expect heavier traffic, crowded school zones, school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, and more vehicles making frequent stops. The beginning of the school year is an important time for drivers to…

By: Chris Brasure

Why You Shouldn’t Give an Insurance Company a Recorded Statement Without Understanding Your Rights

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After a car accident, you may expect the insurance company to call and ask what happened. Sometimes that call comes surprisingly quickly, while you are still dealing with medical appointments, vehicle damage, and the general chaos that follows a crash. An insurance adjuster may ask you to provide a recorded…

By: Chris Brasure

Why You Should Never Accept the First Insurance Settlement Offer After a Texas Car Accident

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Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough. Between medical appointments, vehicle repairs, missed work, and mounting expenses, it’s understandable to want the situation resolved as quickly as possible. Insurance companies know this, which is why they often make an early settlement offer soon after an accident. While that…

By: Chris Brasure

Property Owner Negligence in Texas: Examples That Could Lead to a Personal Injury Claim

Blog Personal Injury Property Claims Slip and Fall

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail to repair dangerous conditions or warn others about known hazards, serious accidents can happen. From grocery stores and apartment complexes to restaurants and parking lots, unsafe property conditions can lead to devastating injuries that…