Are Car Accident Settlements Taxable?

After a car accident case settles, most people breathe a sigh of relief—until questions about taxes surface. It isn’t always clear whether you need to report the money you received, or how much of it, if any, might count as taxable income. The answer depends on how the settlement is structured and what the money is intended to cover. Some parts of… Read More

What to Do After a Construction Site Accident in Texas

Construction sites are high-risk environments. A fall, a collapsing scaffold, or contact with heavy equipment can turn a normal day into a medical emergency. If you’re injured on a Texas job site, what you do next can affect your health, your ability to work, and your right to recover compensation. Contact our Austin construction site accident attorney at (512) 280-0800 for… Read More

What Not to Say to an Insurance Adjuster

Why Adjusters Ask What They Ask Talking to an insurance adjuster isn’t just a casual conversation. It’s part of the claim. Every question has a reason, and most of them come back to one goal: protect the insurance company’s bottom line. The adjuster might sound friendly. They might ask how you’re feeling, or what you remember. But those questions aren’t just polite. They’re… Read More