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Can an MRI Show Injuries Missed on an X-Ray?

If a patient undergoes an X-ray that shows nothing but continues to experience pain or discomfort, getting an MRI scan could show injuries missed on an X-ray because MRIs tend to be more detailed than X-rays.
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Premises Liability and Foreseeable Harm

If you suffer an injury on someone else’s property, then the legal concept of premises liability comes into focus. Under premises liability, you as the injured party can hold the property owner or operator responsible if that person or entity knew or should have known a danger existed and failed to warn others or correct the hazard.
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Calculating “Lost Earning Capacity”

According to statistics from the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, private industry employers statewide reported 178,900 total nonfatal injuries and illnesses in 2021.
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The Importance of Witnesses to an Accident Settlement

In 2022, there were 302 deadly car accidents in Houston, resulting in 317 fatalities. The toll across Harris County was 537 fatal crashes, resulting in 560 deaths. Accidents occur daily throughout Texas, resulting in property damage, injuries to drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and fatalities.
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What Happens When a Loved One Is Killed by a Drunk Driver?

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, drunk driving accidents took the lives of 1,162 people on the state’s roadways in 2022. The fatalities are increasing, year after year. The statistics are alarming to anyone, but never more so than those who have lost a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver.
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Do’s and Don’ts After an Injury

Personal injuries can have devastating effects on victims’ lives. Severe injuries can require extensive medical treatment and incur considerable expenses. In fact, each driver is expected to file an insurance claim every 17.9 years.
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How Do You Know When to Contact a Personal Injury Law Firm?

When an accident occurs, victims are often confused about the next steps to take and how to seek damages for their injuries. Even though you are entitled to file your claims on your own, you should still consider reaching out to a reputable personal injury law firm to guide you through the legal procedures involved.
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Jones Act Litigation & What You Need to Know

Most maritime workers are aware of their right to file a lawsuit under the Jones Act when they get injured on the job. Under the Act, injured seamen can pursue lawsuits against their employers to seek compensation for their injuries and losses.
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