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Category: Personal Injury

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable​ in Texas?

May 9, 2025

The Short Answer… No, most personal injury settlements are not taxed, but there are important exceptions you need to know. The IRS has specific rules...

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Texas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims: A Complete Guide

May 1, 2025

The Short Answer… In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is generally 2 years from the date of the accident....

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What To Do When an Insurance Adjuster Requests Your Medical Records

April 25, 2025

The Short Answer… Do not sign a blanket authorization form or grant them unlimited access to your medical history. Only provide records directly related to...

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Negotiating Medical Liens After a Settlement: What You Need to Know

April 17, 2025

The Short Answer… After a personal injury settlement, negotiating medical liens is one of the most important steps to protect the money you’ve won. A...

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How Insurance Companies Undermine Injury Claims & How to Fight Back

April 11, 2025

The Short Answer Insurance companies use delay tactics, lowball settlements, disputed liability, misrepresented policy terms, surveillance, and questioning medical expenses to undermine injury claims and...

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Common Reasons Your Personal Injury Claim Was Denied in Texas

April 2, 2025

The Short Answer… Personal injury claims are often denied due to insufficient evidence, missed deadlines, or disputes over liability. Insurance companies may also reject claims...

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When To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

October 29, 2024

Personal injury law encompasses a broad range of legal issues that arise when an individual is harmed due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions....

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What To Expect in a Personal Injury Trial

April 9, 2024

The intricacies of a personal injury trial can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve suffered from a car accident, a slip and fall, or another injury due...

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Will I Have To Go To Court For My Personal Injury Claim?

March 21, 2024

If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, navigating the path to compensation can be overwhelming and fraught with uncertainty. While the prospect...

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How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated After a Personal Injury in Odessa, TX?

February 7, 2022

Suffering a personal injury can have devastating consequences on your life. Whether you were in a car accident, a truck accident, an accident at work,...

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    Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable​ in Texas? May 9, 2025
  • Two professionals in business attire reviewing and discussing a document at a desk, with one person holding a pen and pointing at the paper.
    Texas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims: A Complete Guide May 1, 2025
  • A nurse in green scrubs sits at a desk in a medical office, reviewing a clipboard.
    What To Do When an Insurance Adjuster Requests Your Medical Records April 25, 2025
  • Close-up of a stethoscope resting on top of hundred-dollar bills.
    Negotiating Medical Liens After a Settlement: What You Need to Know April 17, 2025
  • A close-up of someone signing an insurance agreement document placed on a blue clipboard on a table.
    How Insurance Companies Undermine Injury Claims & How to Fight Back April 11, 2025
  • Sad woman sitting on a couch holding papers with her head in her hand.
    Common Reasons Your Personal Injury Claim Was Denied in Texas April 2, 2025
  • A man wearing a neck brace reviews documents at an office while speaking with a lawyer across the desk.
    When To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer October 29, 2024
  • A judge's wooden gavel rests on a sound block at a judicial bench. The scales of justice and an American flag are in the background.
    What To Expect in a Personal Injury Trial April 9, 2024
  • Empty Courtroom Stock Photo
    Will I Have To Go To Court For My Personal Injury Claim? March 21, 2024
  • A woman looking worried on her couch.
    How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated After a Personal Injury in Odessa, TX? February 7, 2022
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    How Your Settlement is Calculated For Your Texas Personal Injury Claim February 16, 2020
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    What You Should Know About Insurance Adjusters February 14, 2018
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    Know Your Rights When Accessing Your Medical Records January 17, 2018
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    What You Need To Know If You’ve Been Injured on Public Transportation in Odessa, TX February 21, 2017
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    Everything You Need To Know About Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits in Odessa, TX February 2, 2017

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