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In a 2017 study by Coverys, a national medical malpractice insurance carrier, the company reached some interesting conclusions about the connection between increased opioid use and medical malpractice claims. The company studied as many as 10,000 closed medical malpractice claims between 2012 and 2016 and found that opioids accounted for the highest percentage of […]
Right after you are in a car accident, your heart may be pounding, and you may be nervous, scared or in shock. Some people describe feeling numb, disoriented, confused, or disconnected. The first thing you should do is check the condition of yourself and your passengers. If it’s just you, check to make sure you […]
While autonomous vehicle makers offer big promises for safer, more efficient roadways, there is good reason to be concerned about the risks. Many policymakers and law enforcement agencies are currently reviewing how to handle self-driving vehicle and car accidents. This is no longer merely a theoretical question. Earlier this year, the National Transportation Safety […]
Distracted driving accidents are on the rise in Texas and throughout the United States. As the Dallas Morning News reported, highway safety experts believe that distracted driving is one the primary factors behind a sharp increase in the number of serious car accidents in recent years. The prevalence of smart phones is often cited […]
The Insurance Information Institute and State Farm Insurance recently released a report detailing the number of dog bite claims filed in the U.S. each year, by state. Texas was near the top of the list, with 688 dog bite claims filed in 2015, putting it in fifth place for the most number of dog bite […]
Within a few days after you are involved in a car accident in Austin, an adjuster from your insurance company or the other driver’s insurer will likely call you to discuss what happened. It may seem like a routine call. You may not even think twice about taking it and talking with the adjuster. […]
Don Davis is undoubtedly the most experienced and capable plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer in this area, and is widely respected not only for his skills but his highly ethical conduct. To colleagues, adversaries and above all clients he has always, to my personal knowledge, adhered to the highest standards.
Terry W. | Colleague
Bus Accident
A 3-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury when a Capital Metro bus collided with a suburban in northwest Austin, Texas. At trial, we were able to establish fault on both drivers: 1. the driver of the suburban ran a red light; and 2. the bus driver was speeding…
