Leah Shultz and Kriss Morrow Injured in Car Accident in east Lubbock, Texas

Reports from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal indicate two people were injured following a car accident in east Lubbock, Texas. The accident occurred Monday morning, January 23 when police believe 29-year-old Leah Shultz attempted to pass and struck the vehicle of 40-year-old Kriss Morrow. Shultz was airlifted to University Medical Center with multiple injuries while Morrow was also taken to UMC with a broken leg.

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Commentary
Typically, car accidents that only result in property damage do not require the help of an attorney. Insurance companies usually have a good feel for property damage on most cars, and know what they will be paying long before an accident. However, in the event of a personal injury, the stakes are different. First though, to have the ability to bring a personal injury claim, a few factors must be met. A victim is tasked with proving that another driver (the defendant) owed them a care of duty at the time of the accident, and that this care was violated by the other driver's actions. Usually, this violation is manifested by an unsafe maneuver or erratic driving that a police report can link to the cause of the accident. After this is determined, a damages calculation must be met, but extra caution must be taken here. Calculating damages too soon may not reflect the costs of rehabilitation or time out of work, while submitting damages too late may give a defendant the chance to argue that lapses in treatment reduce the value of the accident.

Lubbock Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman

Posted by: Lubbock Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 1/25/2012 | Comments (0)

As a Texas attorney practicing for 20 years, I have litigated all manner of personal injury cases. I use this blog as a place to write opinion / editorial articles on a variety of topics that catch my interest and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to personal injury accidents. I think the overwhelming majority of people are unaware just how common these types of accidents are and I hope this blog raises awareness to rather serious public safety concerns. However, this blog is simply a means for me to share my opinions and I would recommend that anyone who is considering seeking legal counsel should contact their family attorney.

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