Personal Injury Blog

Roderick C. Lopez | June 11, 2024 | Personal Injury

After an accident or personal injury, you may need a settlement check to pay bills and get back on solid financial ground. However, pursuing a personal injury settlement can take time. Depending on the factors involved in your case, it could take months or more than a year to receive a personal injury settlement check… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | June 6, 2024 | Car Accidents

The concept of “right-of-way” can be confusing, even to experienced drivers. Yet, understanding how the right-of-way works and when to yield is a crucial skill. Texas right-of-way laws create rules for traffic flow and state when a motorist needs to let someone else go first. These rules protect motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.  So, how does… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | May 31, 2024 | Texas Law

In a deposition, one party demands testimony from the other party or their witnesses. The testimony is under oath but out of court.  Yes, you can depose the other party or their witnesses–but they can do the same to you. That is how you could end up giving a deposition in a lawsuit that you… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | May 14, 2024 | Wrongful Death

A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit you or your family can file in Texas if a loved one died due to someone else’s negligence. Nothing can bring back a lost family member after a devastating tragedy. However, the law allows a grieving family to recover financial compensation for the responsible party through a wrongful… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | April 12, 2024 | Truck Accidents

There are many different types of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), each with its own purpose and requirements. It is important to have the right type of license in case of a truck accident happens. But what is a commercial driver’s license exactly, and how do you go about obtaining one? Here is what you need… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | April 3, 2024 | Wrongful Death

If you have lost someone you love in an accident, you know that nothing can fully ease your pain. However, most states, including Texas, allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person who caused your loved one’s death.  A skilled Laredo wrongful death attorney can help you receive compensation for your loved… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | March 8, 2024 | Wrongful Death

Approximately 225,000 Americans died in unintentional accidents in a recent year, making these incidents the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. These accidents can happen for many reasons, some of which are not unavoidable. But other causes of these accidents are preventable, including when another person’s careless actions are involved. Our wrongful death… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | March 1, 2024 | Car Accidents

Cameras are everywhere these days. Almost everyone carries one in their pocket, many cars and trucks have them equipped on their dashboards, and you see them on nearly every city street. Some of the more common types of cameras that drivers should be familiar with are the Laredo traffic cameras and red light cameras. What… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | February 7, 2024 | Car Accidents

If you’ve been involved in a minor car accident in Texas, you might wonder if hiring a lawyer is necessary. After all, the collision seemed insignificant at the time, and no one appeared to be seriously injured. However, there are several reasons why seeking legal advice is still crucial, that’s why hiring a car accident… read more

Roderick C. Lopez | January 25, 2024 | Wrongful Death

Someone who suffers an injury caused by someone else’s misconduct can generally file a personal injury claim seeking fair compensation. But what happens if the victim dies from their injuries, either at the scene of the accident or later?  The Texas wrongful death statute creates a wrongful death cause of action that allows compensation under… read more