Comprehensive Personal Injury Articles by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys

Punitive damages or “exemplary damages” are awarded in civil trials to punish a defendant for gross negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct. Such damages are not intended to compensate the victim but they are included in the compensation award, often resulting in a significantly higher amount than the standard economic and non-economic damages awarded in personal injury cases. […]

If you suffer injuries in a car accident in Houston due to the recklessness or negligence of another driver, the golden rule is to claim compensation as soon as possible. While you are unlikely to get paid immediately, starting the process promptly is important. A maximum time limit of two years after accident injuries applies in Texas, […]

Any accident injury can be difficult to come to terms with but when your injury was a result of drunk driving, it can be especially tough to bear. Unfortunately, such accidents are on the rise in Houston. Once your injuries have received the necessary medical attention, thoughts often turn to the topic of compensation. Anyone hit […]

It’s difficult enough to recover fair compensation for a motor vehicle accident injury when the at-fault party is insured – but what do you do when the at-fault party is uninsured or under-insured? This can be a challenging question for Houston drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians who are injured through no fault of their own […]

Car accident injuries can range from relatively minor soft tissue injuries to temporary or permanent paralysis, disability, disfigurement or death. The amount of compensation you are entitled to in Texas depends largely on how serious your injuries are and how much mental, emotional and physical pain and suffering you have endured. But it also depends […]

Unfortunately, when a pedestrian suffers an accident on Houston’s roads, there is only one winner. Not only do pedestrians come off second best when hit by a car, motorcycle, bicycle or another vehicle. Their injuries tend to be very serious – and may even be life-threatening. If you or a loved one suffer a pedestrian accident […]