What Does It Mean To Receive a Hospital Lien?
After being injured in a car accident or other personal injury event, you may find yourself receiving medical care in a hospital or health care facility. There, you may be given a hospital lien. What does it mean to receive a hospital lien? There’s no need to worry if you’re handed a medical lien. This […]
What To Do When the Adjuster Won’t Return Your Calls After a Houston Car Accident
You’re injured, out of work, and you need help sooner rather than later. But now that you’ve gotten the ball rolling on your injury claim, you can’t get ahold of the adjuster in charge of your case. As deadlines loom and your financial needs become more and more complicated, do you know what to do […]
What Classifies as a Catastrophic Injury?
Conduct a quick online search of the cities with the highest amount of traffic, and you’ll find Houston on the top 10 list. From I-45 to I-10 and I-69, these are just some of the many interstates that traverse the greater Houston area, with many U.S. highways and state routes in between. According to data […]
Auto Accident Settlement Timeline
Your hospital bills are coming in fast, but the insurance company hasn’t even made a settlement offer on your car accident claim yet. The stress of watching bills pile up while the insurance claims process drags on and on is a frustration many crash victims face. Investigating, documenting, filing, and negotiating a traffic accident claim […]
How Long Do You Have To Go to a Doctor After a Houston Car Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your number one priority should always be your health, safety, and wellbeing. But when you’re also handling everything else that comes after a crash, from talking with your insurance company to taking pictures of evidence at the accident scene, prioritizing yourself can be a challenge. At The […]
Identifying a Concussion After a Car Accident
You were involved in a car accident. At the time, it didn’t seem like anyone suffered serious injuries. Maybe you got a few scrapes and bruises but otherwise felt fine. But in the days following your crash, you’ve begun to notice a few troubling symptoms. You don’t quite feel like yourself. You’re trying to remember—Did […]
What Is Wrongful Death?
A sudden and preventable death of a loved one is a loss that no family should have to endure. Unfortunately, 2021 saw 4,489 traffic fatalities in Texas and medical errors are believed to be the third leading cause of death nationwide. At The Mejia Law Firm, we have seen time and time again how a […]
What You Need To Know About How Uber Drivers Are Insured
Rideshares have become a vital part of the Texas transportation system, filling in the gaps created by lackluster public transportation and the high cost of owning a vehicle. However, it is important to remember that rideshare drivers, including those who work for Uber, are not professionally trained drivers. To become an Uber driver, you only […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?
In Texas, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by various people, depending on the circumstances of the case. Generally, the spouse or children of the deceased person can file a lawsuit. In some cases, parents or grandparents may also be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The estate executor may file a wrongful death […]
What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents fall under the umbrella of premises liability, an area of personal injury law that addresses the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain safe premises that are reasonably free from dangers. When a property owner fails to meet that responsibility, and as a result, someone is hurt, the victim may be […]