If you have been injured in an accident and have received a personal injury settlement, you may be wondering if the money is taxable. The answer to this question is not always clear-cut, but in general, most personal injury settlements are not considered taxable income. Any money that is considered...
What to know about Car Seat Laws In Texas
Did you know that car seats are required in Texas for children until they reach the age of 8? And, even then, they must be secured in a safety belt or child restraint system. But what are the specific requirements for car seats in Texas? And when do child passengers...
10 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Personal Injury Attorney
Car accident victims often feel overwhelmed when it comes to dealing with the aftermath of an injury. If you've been injured in a car accident, then the first thing that you should be doing is talking to a personal injury attorney. A good lawyer will help guide you through this...
How to Choose the Best Personal Injury Attorney in Texas
The best personal injury lawyers in each state are often not necessarily those with the most expensive ads or that have been around for decades. Instead, you should look to find a lawyer who is passionate about their work and cares more about your needs than anything else. Consider looking...
How to Deal with Aggressive Drivers
Houston traffic is tough. Road rage has been rampant recently. According to a 2021 article, Houston drivers spend the third most time in traffic compared to other major national cities at 49 hours per year. Sitting in stopped traffic due to an accident, road closure or any of the constant...
Potential Benefits of Settling Your Personal Injury Case Out of Court
If you are the victim of a negligent or reckless driver you can file a personal injury claim. This makes a stand against the insurance companies and holds the person accountable for their negligence. Many people believe that filing a claim automatically means that you will go to court. However,...
Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident Injury
Mistakes to Avoid After a Work Car Accident Injury Injured victims sometimes make mistakes after accidents than can dramatically effect their ability to receive fair compensation. At The Miller Law Firm, we have seen far too many clients have their cases denied by the insurance companies because they committed on...
Car Accident While on The Job
If you are involved in an accident while driving for work you may be entitled to compensation. If the accident was not your fault, there are two potential sources of compensation available in the state of Texas. Number one is the other driver's insurance and number two is your worker's...
What Do I Do After an Accident?
Do you know what to do if you’ve been involved in a car wreck? 1. STOP – Never drive away from the scene of an accident. Pull over to the side of the road if possible so you do not block traffic or risk another accident. Put your emergency lights...
How Dangerous Is Texting While Driving?
Distracted driving can cause serious damage, injuries and even fatalities. Anything that takes your attention away from your primary task of driving can be a distraction. Distracted driving is alarmingly common and was responsible for 3,142 deaths in 2019 in the United States (almost 10% more than 2018). Unsurprisingly, one...