Personal Injury Insights: DeHoyos Accident Attorneys’s Blogs

The saying goes: “Know thy enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles, you will never be defeated. “ If you make a personal injury claim, you often have to deal with a loss adjuster from an insurance company. This person is out to protect the interests of the company and, in this respect, will be your […]

Workers’ compensation will cover you for workplace injuries in Texas provided your employer subscribes to the state system Unlike the rest of the states in the country, this is not a mandatory requirement for employers in Texas. The extent of your workplace injuries will generally determine the amount and duration of compensation but many people who have […]

A State Farm accident claim in Texas may seem like a relatively straightforward process but if you go in with your eyes closed, you could leave with much less than you are entitled to. Why? I’ll let you into a secret: State Farm, like most insurance companies, is out to protect its own interests — not yours […]

Filing a personal injury lawsuit is often a necessary move in Texas if you want to claim the maximum compensation for an injury that was the fault of another party. It may be clear to you that your injuries were due to another party’s negligence or recklessness but insurance companies fight tooth and nail to avoid liability […]

As one of the leading car accident insurance companies in the U.S., you might think that Progressive Insurance would be quick to pay up in the event of an accident —all those ads on TV say how great they are, after all! Unfortunately, the truth can be far from this. Many people experience delays with […]

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. […]