Every state has unique gun laws that determine who is allowed to possess, carry and use firearms. Obeying these laws is critical to avoiding criminal charges as a gun owner. If someone uses a firearm in Texas, he or she must be acting within the limits of the law – or else face the consequences. If you are the victim of an intentional shooting, accidental firearm discharge or celebratory gunfire in Texas, find out if you have the right to recover financial compensation from the shooter or another party. Who Can Possess a Firearm in Texas? Texas is a “shall… Read More
The seat belt is the single most important development in motor vehicle safety. Over the last few decades, seat belts have saved millions of lives. All 50 states have some type of seat belt law in place. Obeying the seat belt laws in Texas can keep you and your loved ones safe while driving, as well as protect you from legal trouble. Seat Belt Facts and Statistics Science has proven again and again that the safest choice vehicle occupants can make is to use a seat belt. The decision not to wear a seat belt can be fatal. According to… Read More
If you have suffered an injury caused by another party’s careless or negligent actions, you have the right to recover compensation. However, securing the compensation you deserve isn’t always straightforward, and various factors can affect your claim’s value. Damages Damages is the legal term for the compensation awarded to reimburse victims for the impact a personal injury accident has had on their lives. The more financial losses and accident-related expenses you have had, the higher the value of your claim. For example: Medical Expenses: Current and future treatment you require and any other injury-related medical expenses. Property Damage: Repairing or… Read More
A common thought when pursuing a personal injury claim is wondering how long it will take. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple since the timeline is unique to each case. However, here is a general idea of the process and how long each step takes until you receive compensation. First Six Months The first six months of a personal injury claim typically involve recovering from your injuries and your personal injury attorney’s initial investigation. Medical Treatment Seeking medical care is critical to your health and also protects your right to compensation. If there is a gap between the accident and… Read More
Every state has its own system for determining liability for compensating victims of car accidents. The state of Texas has a modified comparative fault system for car accident claims. This means you can receive compensation for losses caused by the accident even if you were partly at fault for the crash. However, the amount of compensation you can recover is reduced by your percentage of fault. In Texas, the at-fault driver (the driver at least 51% at fault) is liable for compensating the injured driver involved in the crash. Typically, the at-fault driver’s insurer compensates the accident victim. Identifying the… Read More
We recently finalized a $575,000 settlement for grandparents and grandkids in a head-on crash. A distracted teen driver crossed the center line and hit them head on. The teen driver died in the crash. It is a miracle no one else died. Our clients have made very good physical and mental recoveries. They are some of the nicest people we’ve ever represented. We were honored to help them and get this done. Read More
Our law firm represented a teacher who was in a terrible head-on crash just outside of Austin. A driver crossed the center line and hit our client head on. She broke both of her legs and had over $150,000 in medical bills. She was out of work for 4 months. We first went after the driver’s minimum insurance policy of $30,000 and secured that. Thankfully, our client had been smart enough to purchase a $500,000 Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM) policy before the crash. We then went after this policy for her and obtained all of it. So we settled the… Read More
The Loewy Law Firm proudly secured a $2.5 Million settlement for an Austin woman who was burned at an area business. Our law firm helped our client get the proper medical care she needed and then made sure she was properly compensated. We resolved in 6 months the case after 3 depositions. We would like to thank our litigation support partners at Res-Ipsa Trial Consulting for helping us create a compelling video that helped us get top dollar on the case. We are so very proud of our client who has made an incredible recovery and maintained such… Read More
The Loewy Law Firm is proud to announce we recovered over $15 Million for our clients in 2017. The recoveries were highlighted by 3 7-figure settlements in the amounts of $8.5 million for a truck crash, $2.5 million for a burn case and $2.2 million for a wrongful death truck case. We recovered significant money for Austin residents involved in car crashes, truck crashes, bike crashes, motorcycle crashes, burn incidents, slip and falls and injuries to children. If you or a loved one have been hurt, call us today. We can help. (512) 280-0800. Read More
It is not uncommon for people to hire an attorney after they have been injured. Whether the injury occurred as the result of a car accident, a slip and fall or a number of other factors, seeking compensation is often the only way that people can pay their medical bills. When people choose a lawyer, they may do so in any number of ways. Some people look online and some use word-of-mouth. Many times the relationship starts out on a positive note and the case begins to progress smoothly. Unfortunately, the relationship may head south and people… Read More
