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Rear-end collision injuries and how to recover

(Transcript) Hi everyone. I’m Jim Adler, the tough, smart lawyer and this is another one of our frequently asked questions. This time, we’re tackling rear-end accidents. This is the most common type of car crash, so you should know what to do if you’re in one of these. In a rear-end collision, the front of […]

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What is a broadside collision?

(Transcript) Hi everybody, and welcome to another one of our frequently asked questions. I’m Bill Adler, and today we’re talking about T-bone collisions, where the front of one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle. These can be very, very serious accidents. In a broadside, or T-bone, collision, one car runs into the side of […]

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What is Paraquat Poisoning and How Can it Cause Parkinson’s Disease?

(Transcript) Hi their folks, and welcome back to our series of frequently asked questions. I’m Jim Adler, the tough, smart lawyer. Today we are going to discuss the dangerous weed killer Paraquat and its link to Parkinson’s disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Paraquat is a highly toxic chemical that […]

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What is a mass tort and who is eligible?

(Transcript) Welcome to another one of our frequently asked questions. I’m Jim Adler, the Texas Hammer, and today we’re talking about mass torts. That’s a common kind of lawsuit for people who were injured by defective drugs or a medical device. When one person files a lawsuit, they’re asking the court to decide whether they […]

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Truck accident risks are higher during the holidays.

(Transcript) Did you know that the risk of being involved in a truck accident goes up during the holiday season? Well, if you didn’t know, here’s why. Accidents with large trucks can be deadly. They’re so big that when they crash into ordinary vehicles, they can do serious damage. That risk is real at any […]

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Can I sue a 3rd party company if I was hurt on the job?

(Transcript) If you’re injured on the job in Texas, you might be able to make a workers’ compensation claim through your employer. But what if your employer isn’t responsible? Sometimes, the injury was caused by another company—a third party. That might happen if you’re working at a place where many companies are contributing, like a […]

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What if I don’t realize I was injured until later?

(Transcripts) Hello, everyone. I’m Bill Adler, and welcome back to one of our frequently asked questions. This frequently asked question is about a situation we see a lot, where someone walks away from a wreck but doesn’t realize they were injured until later. Even in this situation, you can still make a claim. Sometimes, accident […]

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Why are 18 wheelers so dangerous?

(Transcript) Hi there! I’m Jim Adler, the Texas Hammer, and thanks again for joining us for another one of our frequently asked questions. Today we’re exploring why 18-wheelers are so dangerous. A lot of drivers don’t like passing an 18-wheeler on the highway, and there’s good reason for that: They are enormous. In a crash […]

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