Crane Collapses: Catastrophic Consequences and Liability Issues
Crane accidents are among the most catastrophic workplace accidents, and when a crane collapses, the consequences can be devastating. These accidents often result in severe injuries or fatalities, causing significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts on victims and their families. This blog from The Payne Law Group will explore the causes...
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...
Wrongful Death Claims and DUI Accidents
Losing a loved one in a DUI accident is devastating and often leaves families with emotional and financial burdens. When a person’s life is taken due to someone else’s reckless choice to drink and drive, families can pursue justice through a wrongful death claim. Such claims aim to hold the responsible parties...
Who is Liable if A Student Driver injures You?
Learning to drive is a critical milestone, but it also comes with significant risks—especially for others on the road. When a student driver causes an accident, determining liability can be complicated. Who is responsible for damages and injuries? Is it the student driver, their driving instructor, the driving school, or even the...
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Creating Your Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan is crucial in securing your family’s future and protecting your legacy. Yet, many people in Bryan and College Station, Texas, put off this essential task, assuming they can address it later. However, life can be unpredictable, and delaying your estate planning can have serious consequences. In this blog,...
Steps to Take After a Rideshare Accident
With the rise of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, more people are relying on these convenient platforms for transportation. While they offer ease, accidents involving rideshare vehicles can add a layer of complexity due to the number of parties involved– the driver, the rideshare company, and any third parties. Knowing what...
How is Liability Determined in a Truck Accident Case?
Due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, truck accidents can lead to devastating injuries and significant property damage. Determining liability in a truck accident case is often more complicated than in typical car accidents, as multiple parties may be involved, each with varying degrees of responsibility. In this blog,...