The Houston Chronicle, a leading Texas newspaper, reports that car crashes in the state cost a whopping $38.4 billion in 2017, representing an 86% increase from 2007. These statistics factor in a year’s lost wages in addition to ...
A 2015 study published by the Insurance Information Institute revealed that about 14% of Texas motorists were uninsured. It can be a complex case if you get into a car accident where an uninsured driver is involved. It gets ...
The laws about leaving kids unsupervised are unique in every state. Many people wonder about the legal age to leave ...
Getting hurt in a car wreck can lead to unexpected medical bills and other expenses that can seem impossible to ...
Slip and fall accidents are all too common in Texas. This is due to the nature of the type of ...
Following a car accident, you may be asking yourself, “When do I need a car wreck lawyer?” The answer: It ...
Memorial Day is the start of the summer and people always like to celebrate with BBQs and sometimes a few ...
In 2018, there was a reportable crash every 58 seconds in Texas. But in 2020, people spent more time than ...
Thompson Law won 2 of the top 5 settlements in Texas in 2020, according to TopVerdict, and 10 of the top 50 ...
The Texas Motor Vehicle Authority ensures that vehicles registered in the state undergo an annual inspection, and among the many ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates motor vehicle crashes in Texas led to car accident medical bills ...
If a car accident has left you with injuries, medical treatment will be the most vital element of your recovery. ...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are about 6 million automobile crashes reported by police every year in ...
In Texas, the acronyms DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) refer to an individual operating a ...
A study by the Texas Department of Workers Compensation reveals Texas employers recorded over 177,900 non-fatal workplace injuries in 2018. Additionally, the Texas Department of ...
In its latest report, the Texas Department of Transportation reported 12,186 car crashes in 2018, with 14,937 people obtaining serious injuries. Given ...
Winter storms can be absolutely devastating to our state, as we recently witnessed Winter Storm Uri leave nearly 4.3 million ...
Driving a vehicle without a license is not only unlawful but has also been reported to increase the risk of ...
Accidents happen every day. However, when these accidents result in devastating injuries and life-long debilitating pain because of another person’s ...
It is natural to feel rattled or agitated after a car crash. But the last thing you want is to ...
Accidents tend to occur when we least expect them. They also tend to unfold in the places where we feel ...
GEICO became the 2nd largest US auto insurer in 2015. With approximately 40,000 employees and 18,000 independent agents, GEICO has a ...
Riding a motorcycle can be fun, exciting, and exhilarating. As a bonus, it can save time and money. The downside ...
The stats on auto accidents are frightening. Did you know that a staggering 20-50 million people suffer non-fatal injuries annually, often resulting ...
Did you know that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States every year? And that more than 800,000 of ...
Picture this: you’re at a roadside cafe enjoying your coffee when suddenly, a car runs the red light in front of the building, hits ...
Workers, especially those in the construction industry, are always at great risk of a ladder or a scaffolding accident. Sadly, ...
High-speed police chases have become a normal part of everyday life in urban American society. The dangerous criminal pursuits are ...
From the largest 18-wheeler commercial delivery operations to the most niche owner-operator transport business, the trucking and transportation industry is ...
As a top personal injury law firm, we’re no stranger to the complexities of auto insurance and the stress that ...
It’s no surprise that dangerous seasonal jobs continue to draw more new workers each year. Dangerous work can be incredibly ...
Thompson Law is proud to announce that our firm has been awarded a ranking on the TopVerdicts list of Top ...
After an accident at work, there are plenty of stresses to deal with. Lost working time, concern over lost wages, ...
In all the health news of 2020, you may have missed the news about the ranitidine recall. Known widely by ...
When was the last time you heard someone plan in advance to hire a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) attorney? Never? ...
Thompson Law is excited to announce Super Lawyers has once again selected Thompson Law’s Managing Partner Ryan L. Thompson for ...
The National Trial Lawyers has once again selected Thompson Law for their 2020 A-List. This list is made up of ...
2020 has been a year no one could have predicted, and if you’re anything like us, you’re very much looking ...
The National Trial Lawyers has once again selected Thompson Law for their 2020 A-List. This list is made up of the 100 most influential law firms advertising nationally ...
It is possible to find a Lyft accident attorney with just a quick online search of personal injury attorneys in ...
As insurance claim attorneys, we get asked a lot of questions about the ins and outs of auto insurance policies ...
Everyone would like to know when purchasing a new vehicle, are lighter-weight cars or heavier cars safer in a crash? ...
Sadly, for some people, the worst part of an accident is not the harrowing experience itself, but the pain, frustration, ...
Now more than ever, modern parents find themselves wondering whether it is okay to leave children home alone. Many parents ...
The first question that many new clients ask when they are beginning the process of hiring a Personal Injury Claims ...
This past week, another story emerged of a Tesla autopilot failure. A North Carolina doctor’s Model S sedan catastrophically failed ...
If you’ve found your way to this page, we feel for you. Finding yourself in a position where you’re seeking ...
The fact that there are massive industries devoted to health insurance, auto insurance, and property insurance is a great indicator ...
The health insurance industry rocketed toward nearly a trillion dollars in revenue in 2019, with over $35 billion in profit. ...
In the 11 years since Uber’s, and 8 years since Lyft’s, arrival on the scene, there have been consistent increases ...
More and more people are aware of the concern around delayed onset injuries, and for good reason. A slight soreness in the immediate ...
Likely if you’ve arrived at this page, either you or someone you love has recently been involved in a truck ...
Recently, Thompson Law announced ranking on TopVerdict's list of Top 50 Settlements in Texas in 2019! Not only did we ...
Yes! There are many specializations within the practice of law, including lawyers who specialize in righting the wrongs that come ...
2020 has certainly been an extraordinary year. From pandemic to political upheaval, there have been many events that are changing ...
The legal field has a lot of specialized, and often confusing, terminology. To help shed a little light on a ...
You may have heard the recent news about the recalls and problems associated with Zantac, also known by its chemical name ...
Did you know that there is an expiration on your right to file a personal injury claim? In the state ...
There were over 500,000 large truck and bus crashes, 4,455 of which were fatal, according to the Federal Motor Carrier ...
Remote healthcare has been around for a while but has become much more common during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine period. Lots of patients ...
During this time of limited movement and activity, you may be surprised to find yourself in need of an attorney ...
Do you have personal injury questions and need answers? Are you too busy to do hours of research online that ...
After recent announcements from the White House and the Texas Governor’s office, many businesses are headed on the path to ...
The present moment is resulting in changes to the way we live, work, and take care of business. Routine tasks ...
Thompson Law is proud to announce that our firm’s Managing Attorney, Ryan L. Thompson, has received a Platinum Client Champion Award ...
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about the call for car insurance companies to reduce premiums during COVID-19. Since ...
In the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) climate, there is, unfortunately, a large amount of misinformation swirling around. Sadly, some of these ...
One effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic that may actually bring some good news is the fact that fewer cars and trucks on the road should result in fewer accidents. While ...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has uprooted so many aspects of our lives at this point it’s difficult to think of anything that ...
As we continue to come to terms with the greater ramifications of this crisis on all parts of our society, ...
It feels like the only topic of conversation in recent days has been the development and spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 ...
The economy and culture of Texas have been shaped by the major oil booms our state has seen over the ...
Welcome to Dallas In a study published late last month, Aceable completed its analysis of the 2018 data on driving in Texas. The results of the survey ...
The United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regularly publishes a report known as "The Large Truck Crash Causation ...
While dogs may be the winners of the internet and generally do humans a lot of good, there do happen to be occasions ...
According to the CDC’s most recent confirmed figures, Oilfield Accidents fatality rate occurs at over one hundred and eight deaths ...
With over 62 thousand injuries associated with a workout machine each year and more than 3 treadmill related deaths annually, ...
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are giving you a couple of tips on how to stay safe this holiday, for maximum enjoyment throughout your weekend. Here are ...
Advances in spine surgery have made leaps and bounds, particularly in the last twenty years, but there is still an understandable ...
If you or a loved one have been injured by a dog bite or other animal attack, don’t leave your situation to chance. You may have lingering ...
Pain and Suffering: The True Damage of an Accident Pain and Suffering is a legal term that refers to the physical ...
We’ve previously documented the sneaky tricks, here you will find 7 tricks your insurance providers play in past posts, like any. of. these. But it ...
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the highest contributing factor for crashes statewide in 2018 was failure to control speed, ...
Even with the incredible advances that have been made in recent history for the safety and functionality of automobiles, car ...
The average amount of property damaged caused in each crash in the US is about $7,500, and considering Texas alone has over ...
Some accidents are beyond devastating for those involved, and in these cases, justice may be served with additional monetary costs ...
In Fort Worth there are over 15,000 traffic accidents annually. In fact, the city of Fort Worth even has a ...
Wherever you stand on whether or not we’re ringing in the new decade this week, chances are you’re at least celebrating the start of the new year this evening! All of us here at ...
Over 400,00 car accidents occur in Texas each year, more than 6 million in the United States, and a frankly incalculable number occur ...
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the top three injury-caused deaths across all age groups in the United States, and one of the top ten causes of non-fatal ...
Dallas-Fort Worth has gained one million people in less than 10 years, making the Metroplex the 4th largest in the nation. The population ...
Thompson Law Truck Accident Guide Why are Truck Accidents Different from Other Wrecks? Any car accident has the potential to be ...
Whether you drive a Harley or a Honda motorcycle, you are part of a group that faces some of the ...
If you have been injured in an accident you may be wondering if it makes sense to hire a lawyer. ...
Medical Transportation Program (MTP) for Medicaid & CHIP Participants After a serious accident, there can be a lot of extra ...
Thompson Law's Holiday Season Driving Tips The holiday season has certainly rushed in this year, and as the days get ...
Thompson Law's Holiday Driving Safety Tips Traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit family and friends is a great tradition ...
The Risks of Not Buckling Up and Famous Cases of Those Who Paid the Price Sadly, over 33,000 people die in ...
Reporting Disturbing Results In a story featured this week by WSB-TV, a large Atlanta law firm reported that 30% of its suits were against Allstate, and Allstate made ...
There were over 475,000 large truck accidents in 2016, which represented a 45% increase over the numbers from just three ...
The average person in a developed country has a 1 in 100-lifetime risk of being killed in a road traffic accident ...
There are over 1.6 million crashes caused by distracted drivers using their cell phones in the United States every year. “Texting ...
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Since the 66,000 bus accidents that took place in the United States in 2013, there have been consistent increases in ...
Thompson Law Guide: How Do Lawyers Charge Considering that traffic accidents in the United States are estimated to cost over $871 ...
The aftermath of a serious car accident can be extremely stressful and chaotic, not to mention painful if you have ...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury in the US. In 2018, 2.35 million people were injured or disabled due to car ...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day about 7,000 people are hurt in car accidents. Internal injuries ...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) most recent finalized report, in 2016 there were 37,806 traffic fatalities. ...
Calling all Dallas Cowboys fans! Thompson Law is sponsoring Sports Media’s 2019 “Inside the Huddle,” the Dallas Cowboys’ pre-game show which airs on Sunday mornings ...
What is Rideshare? Ridesharing is any transportation service - such as Uber or Lyft - in which customers use an online app to request rides from nearby ...
In Texas, trucking companies are obviously required to have insurance coverage. Insurance policies for commercial vehicles tend to be more complicated due to the requirement to follow both state and/or federal ...
In order to build our roads, buildings, and foundations, timely and efficient transportation of concrete is essential. However, when the ...
Former Dallas Cowboys alumnus Michael Irvin speaks out against drunk driving in the radio studio with car wreck lawyer Ryan Thompson. As the retired Dallas ...
Thompson Law supports Texas Children’s Cancer Fund in 2019 CBS 11 Pulling Together. Children’s Health provides expert pediatric health, wellness & ...
The personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law are sponsoring Sport Media’s 2019 “Inside the Huddle” at the House of Blues in Dallas on select Monday nights. “Inside the Huddle”, ...
Running a Red Light May Cost A Life The National Safety Council reported that were more than 40,000 traffic-related fatalities ...
Recent changes to published guidelines have caused confusion and concern among parents who remain unclear about the differences between the laws and guidelines, and the ...
THIS MONDAY MARKS THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF LABOR DAY Labor Day started back in 1894 when Congress passed an act – signed by President Grover ...
Former Dallas Cowboys alum, Michael Irvin speaks out against distracted driving in the studio with car wreck lawyer Ryan Thompson. Distracted driving has ...
Texas Car Crash Statistics If you have never been in a car accident, consider yourself lucky. According to Statista, there are over ...
Former Dallas Cowboys Football Alum, Michael Irvin, Explains the Importance of Receiving Medical Treatment and a Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in ...
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We live in a world of oversharing on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Social media practically invites ...
Amusement parks and water parks alike are a great way for families to spend time together and escape the summer ...
Child safety seat laws have changed over the years, and children under the age of eight years ride in a child safety ...
Texas workers are more likely to die than workers in any other state While the state of Texas may be ...
Product liability laws are imposed on manufacturers and retailers in a bid to ensure that they do not sell defective goods ...
Drowning is the #1 Leading Cause of Unintentional Death Worldwide In the summer, children and adults alike head to the ...
What could be more frightening than driving down the highway and seeing an 18-wheeler's trailer detach right in front of ...
More than twenty years ago, the U.S Government safety agency declared ROVs (recreational off-highway vehicles) and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) as ...
Each summer, approximately 14 million kids across the United States will head to summer camps. The American Camp Association estimates that ...
Dangers of Fireworks Happy 4th of July from Thompson Law! Fireworks and the 4th of July go hand in hand. The dazzle of ...
With Summer in full swing and the 4th of July right around the corner, households across our country will fire up their propane grills ...
Road trips are a staple of summer life in the U.S. and in 2018, nearly 39% of vacations were taken by car ...
Summer auto accidents seem to be the most inevitable as more drivers on the highway than any other time of ...
Summer is upon us, and many Texans across the state are heading out to area lakes to beat the heat ...
Attorneys refer to Car Accident Dispute which are not clearly established as “he said she said” cases. In short, he ...
Although not every legal dispute demands that you “lawyer up”, in many situations, you will benefit greatly from the legal protection that an attorney ...
A construction crane collapsed onto the Elan City Lights apartment complex in Dallas on Sunday afternoon killing one person and ...
In most personal injury cases, plaintiffs seek compensation for expenses they incur along with pain and suffering. Out-of-pocket expenses, such ...
Why you need a personal injury lawyer While hiring a personal injury lawyer might seem optional, a study conducted by ...
What You Need to Know About Premises Liability and Swimming Pools Summer is the perfect time for families and friends ...
What is House Bill 1739 and how does it affect you? One out of every eight drivers does not have ...
Why do you need to know about car insurance? According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts, there were ...
According to the IRS, "all income is taxable" from whatever source derived unless exempted by another section of the Code." ...
Choosing the right daycare for your child is a serious decision. The caretakers are responsible for teaching your child, caring ...
Dallas is a rapidly growing city that recognizes the importance of an affordable and reliable transit system. In 2018, electric ...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a video tells the whole story. People everywhere are choosing ...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 90 people die daily from road accidents. However, not ...
There’s a reason why dogs have been called man’s best friend. Approximately 42.5 million households in the U.S. own one ...
Personal Injury Attorney Ryan L. Thompson of Thompson Law Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum ...
Thompson Law is proud to announce that our firm has been awarded a ranking on the TopVerdicts list of Top ...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the United States, 1.1 million people experience burn ...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is partnering with one of its major competitors, Uber to offer carpool subsidized rides to clients in its ...
In 2014 SUV sales in the U.S. topped passenger sedans for the first time in history. They now account for ...
What to know: Allstate Insurance Claims If you’ve been involved in an auto collision filing an insurance claim can be ...
Former Dallas Cowboy Endorses Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Former Dallas Cowboy and Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin is taking to radio to endorse Ryan “The ...
Finding an auto accident lawyer when you need one the most It’s likely that many of you reading this will ...
What to know: GEICO Insurance Claims GEICO believes that 15 minutes can save you 15 percent or more on car ...
The other driver will not cooperate with the defendant insurance company Stress and emotions set in right after a car ...
What is my claim worth? If you have recently been the victim of an Auto Accident, you will eventually start ...
The average amount of property damaged caused in each crash in the US is about $7,500, and considering Texas alone has ...
Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Lawsuit For those that are unfamiliar with the term, a 'Statute of Limitation' is ...
Filing an Auto Accident Claim as a Passenger Car accident claims are usually filed by drivers who have been injured, ...
2 Most Commonly Unreported Injuries from Auto Accidents As a personal injury attorney in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I see ...
5 Important Auto Accident Safety Tips Some accidents are unavoidable but the following statistics show how important it is to ...
What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Depending on which state you live in, you may have ...
Why Would a Personal Injury Attorney Deny An Injury Case? If your expectations of a personal injury claim were up ...
So What Happens If I'm Involved in an Uninsured Car Accident? Car insurance is mandatory in most states. However, in ...
6 Mistakes to Avoid After an Auto Accident In the interest of helping you protect your rights under Texas personal ...
Thompson Law's Top 5 - Auto Accident Help Guide Driving around Dallas can be very busy, particularly during rush hour. ...
Passing That Big Rig; How Dangerous Is It? That big rig swaying in the wind ahead of you on the ...
Dangerous Intersections Guide to Avoid Accidents If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and don't want to face the ...
Texting and Driving Accident According to a recent publication, texting and driving accidents are the current spike in driving deaths ...
Car Accident Settlement FAQ Most car accident cases settle. It's a reality of the way our legal system works. In ...
Attorney Ryan L. Thompson was a member of the legal team that secured the 38th largest class action settlement in ...
We are thrilled to share with our clients and fellow lawyers that the personal injury lawyers at Thompson Law have ...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has changed its recommendations regarding child safety seats last month. The updated recommendations may not have much impact ...
On September 3, 2018, 24-year-old Jacoby Stoneking died from injuries sustained the previous day after an accident on an electric ...
When you hire a personal injury lawyer to pursue your legal claim to financial compensation, you’re making the conscious decision to have ...
There aren’t many drivers who get into their car and think that they won’t make it to their destination. They ...
During the summer, more teen drivers are on the road. Are they facing a higher risk of teen car accidents? ...
According to a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that was published in the American Journal ...
A police records clerk for the Dallas Police Department is being investigated for sharing Car Accident Info with an Arlington ...
A car accident in a leased vehicle is different than a car accident in a car that you own. In ...
As cell phone usage continues to increase, so do laws and public service campaigns targeted at encouraging people to drive ...
The nation was shocked when a Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia on April 17, ...
Truck accidents can cause serious, permanent, life-threatening, and even deadly injuries. In the blink of an eye, you could lose ...
If you’re involved in a car accident in Dallas or the surrounding area, where would you turn? Ryan Thompson is ...
As personal injury lawyers, Thompson Law receives a lot of questions related to the process that takes place in personal injury cases. ...
When someone dies as a result of an accident of some kind, the family may have a wrongful death claim. ...
Thompson Law’s Grand Prairie car accident attorneys understand just how devastating car accidents can be to you and your family. The ...
To help you avoid accidents, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of tips for driving in bad weather. Although bad ...
Did you know that Christmas tree fires account for around 200 fires each year? If you want to protect your family ...
Thompson Law cares about you and your family. Winter can be a dangerous time not just when you’re driving, but ...
According to statistics provided by AAA, around 48.7 million Americans travel for Thanksgiving. With more people away from home and ...
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Texas, you have rights. It’s important that you don’t sign anything from ...
Motorcycle accidents in Texas can be extremely serious. Motorcycle drivers and their passengers don’t receive the same physical protection during ...
When you’re involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Texas, a report with the insurance companies of those ...
Snow, rain, ice, or a wet surface in Dallas, Texas can cause someone to slip and fall. Although slip and ...
The medical industry has come a long way over the last few decades. There are medical devices approved by the ...
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, someone is hurt in a car accident every two minutes. In 2016, there was ...
Dallas and the surrounding area is a hub for semi-trucks. In addition to delivering goods to local stores, many truck ...
Wrongful death is defined as the death of a person as a result of the wrongful act of another person. When ...
Working in the oilfield can be extremely rewarding and financially lucrative. However, it’s also dangerous work. Although the oil and ...
Jumping into the car and running an errand isn’t something that most people in Texas worry about. It’s rare that ...
Thompson Law offers free case reviews to every potential client so we can help you determine the best legal approach to pursue. We receive no attorney fees and you pay no legal expenses unless you get compensated for your accident.
Thompson Law’s personal injury lawyers and their legal teams treat every client with respect, empathy, and compassion. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, as every case is unique and different. Our firm won 10 of the top 50 settlements in Texas in 2020, including the 2nd and 3rd largest personal injury settlements in the State. We can help you, too.
State law limits the time to file a claim following a personal injury accident. If you have been injured, call now for the help you need.
