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Sometimes, proving exactly why and how a car accident happened is the most difficult part of a claim. You claim one thing happened, and the insurance company argues that the crash happened for another reason. At Dow Law Firm, our Austin accident lawyers turn to accident reconstruction experts to help settle these disputes.Accident reconstruction experts use…

You got into an accident with another driver. They were either uninsured or their policy wasn’t enough to cover the full extent of your losses. Fortunately, you have UM/UIM coverage on your car insurance policy, so you’re not left to deal with the consequences alone. Even though you’ll be dealing with your own insurance company,…

The state of Texas does not tax any portion of a personal injury settlement. However, portions of a personal injury award may be subject to federal tax under the IRS. Whether or not some of the damages in your personal injury settlement will be taxed will depend on the breakdown of your specific financial award.Certain damages,…

Compensatory damages are not capped in most types of personal injury cases in Texas. There are two main exceptions: medical malpractice claims and government tort claims. Texas limits non-economic damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and disfigurement to $250,000 per defendant, with a maximum of $500,000 per case in medical malpractice claims, while all damages awarded…

You’ve suffered catastrophic injuries in an accident in Texas and want to recover compensation for your extraordinary medical care, sudden loss of income, long-term disability, emotional trauma, and other damages. The stakes are incredibly high, and you have just one opportunity to get the money you need and deserve. You know you should hire a…