What is My Claim Worth? So, you have been injured in an accident and you don’t know what your claim is worth. Well let’s look at different types of damages that you may have received and how you may recover under them. Most people throw around the term “damages” freely without really knowing…
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I was in a car accident, but not wearing my seatbelt, can I still sue?
If you are in a car crash and you are not wearing a seatbelt you can still sue for damages that you incurred. However, if you have a trial the fact you are not wearing a seatbelt may be used against you. Just recently in Nabors Well Services, Ltd. v.…
I Got Hurt and It Was Someone Else’s Fault: What Do I Do Now?
Every day, all across America, people are injured because of someone else’s behavior. If you are injured by someone else, you need to know the basics of how to get started on putting your life back together. Types of Personal Injury: Typically, there are three grounds, or reasons, for personal…
How much do trucking accident lawyers charge? What is a contingency fee?
One question that many car and truck accident victims have is how much does a car or truck accident lawyer cost? What the legal fees involved? And what is a contingency fee? At Guest and Gray our family lawyers charge an hourly fee under a traditional trust arrangement. We bill…
Do I need to hire an attorney after I was in a wreck with a truck?
One thing we are asked if you really need a lawyer after a car accident. The insurance companies have been on a relentless PR campaign to shame car accident victims into giving up their rights, including their right to aggressive representation. Despite making billions in record profits year after year…
Injured by an 18 wheeler? Truck Accident Basics for Victims
Commercial trucking is a multi-billion dollar industry. We demand products on time, and the sooner the better. There is a lot of pressure on drivers to get a load done as quickly as possible, and unfortunately, not all truck drivers make safety a priority. The result is that many people…
How long after a car accident can I file a lawsuit?
On the common refrains of this blog is how important it is to meet with a lawyer quickly after an accident. Many car crash victims do not seek immediate medical or legal help, and then when injuries develop from a lack of treatment they have already settled with the insurance…
Helping victims recover
Welcome to Accident on 80! This site is meant to serve as a resource for this who have been injured on 80, 20, or 30 in Rockwall and Kaufman County. My name is Scott Gray, and I have lived in Forney most of my life. As Forney has grown, and…