How Insurance Companies Evaluate Personal Injury Claims
When you’ve been injured in an accident, one of the first things you’ll likely do is file a claim with your insurance company or the at-fault party’s insurer. However, understanding how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims can help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies employ a variety of...
The Process of Negotiating a Personal Injury Settlement
If you’ve been involved in an accident and suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, compensation may involve negotiating a personal injury settlement. While many personal injury cases are settled outside of court, the negotiation process can be complex and time-consuming. Understanding how the settlement process works and the factors influencing the...
Getting Compensation For Life-Changing Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can change your life in an instant, leaving you with long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Whether it’s a severe brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, or permanent disability, the impact of a catastrophic injury can be overwhelming. In Bryan and College Station, Texas, and the surrounding counties, individuals who...
Common Types of Industrial Accidents And Getting Compensation
Industrial accidents are unfortunately common in high-risk environments like factories, warehouses, construction sites, and chemical plants. These accidents can have devastating effects, causing severe injuries or even fatalities, and they can leave workers and their families with enormous financial burdens. This blog from Attorney Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group...
Can You Recover Damages for PTSD and Emotional Trauma?
Suffering from emotional trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an accident or traumatic event can be just as debilitating as physical injuries. In many cases, emotional trauma requires professional treatment and can impact every area of a person’s life, from their ability to work to their relationships. But can you recover...
Are You Covered if Injured by Farm Equipment in an Agricultural Accident?
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S., with farm equipment accidents being a leading cause of injuries. From tractors and combines to plows and augers, these machines are important for farm work but can also be deadly if mishandled or poorly maintained. If you’re injured by farm equipment...
Wrongful Death Claims: Navigating Estate Planning and Personal Injury Law
Wrongful death claims represent one of the most challenging intersections of estate planning and personal injury law. In Brazos County, these cases not only involve the emotional trauma of losing a loved one but also navigate complex legal terrain that spans multiple areas of law.
When a person dies...
What to Look For When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering experience, and the legal aftermath can feel overwhelming. Scott Scherr knows how important choosing a good personal injury lawyer can be. This choice can significantly impact the outcome of your case and your path to justice.
In Texas, where personal...
Who is At Fault For Accidents Caused By Brake-Checking?
Brake-checking, the dangerous and illegal practice of suddenly slamming on the brakes in front of another driver, can easily lead to rear-end collisions and serious accidents. Whether motivated by road rage, an attempt at insurance fraud, or simply a momentary lapse in judgment, brake-checking creates an immediate hazard and puts the lives...
Personal Injury Claims for Fracking Accidents
The fracking boom has brought a surge of economic activity to Texas and the Brazos Valley and exposed many workers to serious risks and hazards. Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," is a process that involves injecting highly pressurized fluids into underground rock formations to extract oil and natural gas. While this technique has...