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Written by: The Benton Law Firm Last Updated : May 15, 2023

Dallas Accident and Injury News

Car Accidents
January 20, 2023
What Happens When a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Insurance Limits

Claims for compensation after a major car accident often exceed the coverage limits of the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. However, this does not mean your compensation is limited to the driver’s insurance policy limits. If your claim exceeds their insurance policy’s limits, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault Read More

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Car Accidents
January 10, 2023
How to Report a Car Accident to Insurance

If you were injured in a car crash, you are probably concerned about how you will pay for the losses resulting from the collision. Reporting the collision may be the last thing on your mind but reporting the car accident to insurance is extremely important. Regardless of who was at fault for the collision, you Read More

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Car Accidents
January 1, 2023
Requesting Surveillance Footage of Your Accident

Requesting surveillance footage of your accident can be tricky without a lawyer’s help, but it is one of the strongest pieces of evidence for your case. Gathering evidence after an accident is one of the most critical elements for establishing liability. There is a variety of evidence that an experienced attorney will collect, including surveillance Read More

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Personal Injury
December 20, 2022
How Much Tax Is Paid on Lawsuit Settlements or Awards in Texas?

You might have recently secured a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit. The money goes toward your medical bills and other expenses. However, you might wonder whether it will affect your tax return when it’s time to file in April. You should understand how much tax is paid on lawsuit settlements or awards in Texas Read More

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Personal Injury
December 10, 2022
How Much Lawyers Take from a Settlement

You might wonder how much it will cost to hire a personal injury lawyer after you get hurt in an accident somebody else caused. Some people worry about the costs associated with legal representation – how much the lawyer would take out of your settlement – insurance claims, and court cases. The thought of paying Read More

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Personal Injury
December 1, 2022
Why Some Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial

Many personal injury cases settle before trial. Some resolve during the insurance claims process before a lawsuit is filed, while others go through multiple stages of a lawsuit before opposing parties agree to a settlement. Every case is unique, but a trial is a possibility for anyone. Even though you might want to avoid going Read More

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Personal Injury
November 20, 2022
What Happens After Mediation Settlement?

Settling your personal injury case during mediation can be exciting. You can finally put the traumatic experience behind you and move forward with your life. However, after mediation settlement, you don’t just immediately leave with a check. Some things need to happen first. You must resolve various aspects of your case before closing it out Read More

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Personal Injury
November 10, 2022
How Long Mediation Takes in a Lawsuit

How long mediation takes in a lawsuit depends on multiple factors. It might take only a few hours to come to a settlement agreement. Sometimes, numerous mediation sessions are necessary to reach an agreement. Mediation is a process where the parties involved in a personal injury case meet with a neutral third party to try Read More

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Personal Injury
November 1, 2022
When Mediation Is Not a Good Idea

Mediation can be beneficial in a personal injury case. It’s a method of settling a lawsuit before going to trial. Many people prefer to try to resolve a legal dispute without taking the case to court because it’s costly and time-consuming. However, mediation isn’t a good idea under certain circumstances. Proceeding with the next stage Read More

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Personal Injury
October 20, 2022
Is Mediation Legally Binding?

Pursuing a lawsuit can be expensive and time-consuming for all parties involved. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that allows opposing parties to resolve conflicts outside the legal system. Sometimes, courts order plaintiffs and defendants to participate in mediation, and if the two parties can agree in mediation, they won’t have to go through Read More

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