What to Do If You’ve Been Injured in a Lyft or Uber Accident

If you've suffered injury or loss in an Uber accident or a Lyft accident, you may have questions about filing an accident claim. Both Uber or Lyft provide their drivers with enough insurance to cover just about any accident. But so far, they've leveraged the status of their drivers as "independent contractors" to shift as many accident settlements as possible to the driver's personal carrier. [...]

How Much Money Can You Recover in a Car Accident Settlement?

If a negligent driver has caused you injuries, you'll probably need a car accident settlement fast. Otherwise, repair bills, medical bills, lost income, and more may cause you financial hardship. Few of us have enough money saved to handle the demands of an unexpected car crash. But here's the thing. There's no formula for determining how [...]

Car Accident Photos Could Be Crucial to Your Case

In a tort state like Texas, car accident photos can make the difference between winning and losing your case. What does that mean? Insurance adjusters, the courts, or arbitrators will attempt to determine which party is at fault. In the vast majority of these cases, each party will blame the other. In other words, liability [...]

Were You Injured in a Car Accident Photos?

Each day nine people in the United States are killed in car accidents caused by distracted driving. Over 1,000 people sustain injuries daily in distracted driving related accidents. With the spread of cellphones, it is estimated that drivers who text behind the wheel are 6 times more likely to get into an accident than by [...]

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim

Since more and more people these days posts their entire lives on social media, it can be tempting to post about your accident. However, that post could impact your ability to recover compensation for your losses. Call Brylak Law today at (866) 496-3815 for more information about how social media can affect your personal injury claim. Posting About the [...]

What Should You Do If You Were Hit by an Uninsured Motorist?

The state of Texas requires drivers to have car insurance; however, many people operate vehicles as an uninsured motorist. The Texas Department of Insurance estimates that as many as 20 percent of drivers are uninsured, and nearly 12 percent of all U.S. Drivers do not have car insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC). [...]

2018 Game Changers: 10 Startups That Could Change the World

Most businesses don’t try to revolutionize their industries, let alone change the world. But as we head into 2018, a small group of startups is doing just that. Brylak Law teamed up with James Publishing to illustrate a recent study by CB Insights, listing 2018 Game Changers: 10 Startups That Could Change the World. From [...]

Understanding Your California Motorcycle License

Driving down a sunny California highway next to the Pacific Ocean on a motorcycle can be exhilarating. Operation of a motorcycle or other 2-wheeled motorized vehicle in California requires special considerations and a California motorcycle license. California uses two different driver's license classifications to legalize the operation of a 2-wheeled motorized vehicle. These are the [...]

Do You Have a Bodily Injury Claim?

Each year millions of people are injured as a result of another person or some other trauma. When this injury is caused due to another person's negligent or reckless behavior, you may be entitled to a bodily injury claim to recover compensation. At Brylak Law we work with people just like you to help you understand the legal process, insurance [...]

Truck Accident Lawyer Explains What to Do After an Accident

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, you need a skilled truck accident lawyer to help you recover and move forward with life. Because of their immense size, trucks can cause serious accidents that result in catastrophic injuries. Your damages may be immense. Brylak Law can help you [...]

10 Common Car Accident Injuries

Car accident injuries can strike any part of a passenger’s or driver’s body. Injuries can be caused by impact or by broken glass or sharp parts torn from the car or from loose items in the car. In addition, drivers, passengers, and even family members who were not in the accident, can suffer significant emotional [...]

How Important Is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations?

When you or someone you love has suffered a personal injury caused by someone else, it is vital that you act quickly to secure your rights. The personal injury statute of limitations is the deadline for you to bring a legal claim to secure your rights. If you fail to file a lawsuit by the [...]

Proving Compensatory Damages in an Accident Case

After an accident caused by another person's carelessness or negligence, a court may award either "compensatory" or "punitive" damages, or both. Unlike punitive damages which serve more as a punishment, compensatory damages are the "actual" damages the plaintiff may be entitled to in order to restore themselves financially to the point they were before the accident. [...]

A San Antonio Car Crash Lawyer Can Safeguard Your Legal Rights

If you have sustained personal injuries in a motor vehicle accident, a San Antonio car crash lawyer can safeguard your legal rights while your case is pending. Car accidents, even relatively minor ones, can result in serious injuries – not to mention damages to your motor vehicle. On top of this, Texas personal injury law is complex. [...]

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are the most difficult type of damages to recover on in a personal injury case. In fact, punitive damage compensations are awarded only in a very small percentage of cases. Defendants who are guilty of punitive damage are generally considered egregious, gross and in need of major punishment. What are Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Law? [...]

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