Question 1

The Dirty Verdict - Episode 5

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Special guests Brad Wyly and Kelly E. Cook join hosts Kyle Herbert and Peter Taaffe on this week&#8217;s episode of The Dirty Verdict to discuss an interesting case involving Megan Thee Stallion and others.

Question 2

The Dirty Verdict - Episode 4 - Brad Wyly Interview

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Kyle Herbert and Peter Taft interview Attorney Brad Wyly of the personal injury Law Firm Wyly and Cook to understand how things are going at the courthouse.

Question 3

Heroes Aim For Zero - Houston

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Attorney Brad Wyly is being interviewed by Jay Blazek Crossley, Executive Director at Farm and City.  The event Heroes Aim For Zero is a fundraising event to support Farm and City’s mission to eliminate traffic deaths.

Question 4

What Do I Do If I'm Having Trouble Finding A Medical Provider After a Crash?

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Attorney Brad Wyly explains why some medical providers might be reluctant to treat patients who have just been in a car accident and how to make sure you get the treatment you need.

Question 5

What Should You Do If You're in a Car Accident?

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Attorney Brad Wyly shares some tips on what to do after you or a loved one is involved in a car accident.

Question 6

What NOT To Do After a Car Accident

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Our last video shared tips on what you should do after a car accident. In this video, Attorney Brad Wyly offers suggestions on what you should NOT do if you are ever involved in a car accident.

Question 7

Should I Hire an Attorney If I've Been in a Car Crash?

Accepted Answer

Some people hesitate to hire an attorney following a car accident because they worry it will be too expensive. Attorney Brad Wyly explains the circumstances when you might want to hire an experienced personal injury attorney.

Question 8

What Do I Need to Know If I Was Involved in a Crash With a Commercial Motor Vehicle?

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Learn more as Attorney Brad Wyly discusses the differences between getting in a crash with a commercial motor vehicle (i.e. an 18 wheeler) vs. a non-commercial motor vehicle (i.e. a sedan).

Question 9

Can I Get Fired for Making a Wage and Hour Claim?

Accepted Answer

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee such as firing them for making a wage claim.

Question 10

What Can Legally Be Deducted From My Paycheck?

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If you think that there are some deductions for things other than benefits you&#8217;re receiving, it can be important to talk to an attorney and make sure that those deductions are legal.

Question 11

What Are the Damages I Can Recover if My Insurance Company Denies, Delays, or Underpays My Claim?

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You can recover several damages, such as your policy benefits, statutory interest penalty, and additional damages. An attorney can help you if you were treated unfairly.

Question 12

My Loved One Was Seriously Injured or Killed as a Result of Someone Else’s Negligence.

Accepted Answer

It&#8217;s important to talk to an attorney anytime a close relative or loved one is involved in a catastrophic accident to determine what can be done for their losses as well as for the losses to the family.

Question 13

My Injuries Are Keeping Me From Working and I Am Running Up Medical Bills

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The insurance company essentially hopes that you do not seek medical treatment and they leave you to fend for yourself. In this scenario, we help our clients find doctors that will treat them while their case is pending and often agree to wait to be billed until the case is over.

Question 14

I Was Injured in a Car Accident. Should I Hire an Attorney to Get Compensation?

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It&#8217;s important to have a lawyer on your case to evaluate the facts, do the investigation, take statements, if necessary to get the evidence prepared, and present your case to either the insurance company or the company that&#8217;s responsible for harming you to ensure you get full and fair compensation.

Question 15

What Kinds of Damages Can I Expect to Recover in a Personal Injury Case?

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It really depends on your individual circumstances &#8211; on your individual injuries as well as your recovery from those injuries. We want you to understand that there&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all solution.

Question 16

What Happens if the at-fault Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance?

Accepted Answer

There&#8217;s insurance that you can purchase called uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage that will protect you in the situation where you are hit by a driver that does not have insurance.

Question 17

What Does It Mean to Be Exempt From the Fair Labor Standards Act?

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There are so many different variations on exemption it&#8217;s important to talk to an attorney if you think that you are not being paid correctly.

Question 18

What Can I Do Immediately When My Property Has Been Damaged to Help My Insurance Claim?

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The first thing is to report the loss to your insurance company immediately. The second thing you want to do is you want to document the losses that are visible on your property.

Question 19

Can I Recover Attorney Fees From the Other Side?

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You can indeed recover attorney fees in some of the cases. If your employer is not paying you overtime we can make a claim for attorney fees. However in a personal injury case typically we are not allowed to make a claim for your attorney fees under Texas law.

Question 20

The Insurance Company Made a Low Ball Settlement Offer. Should I Negotiate?

Accepted Answer

You need somebody in your corner that can properly advise you, that can hire experts to tell you what the reasonable value of your claim is, and that can fight for you to determine what is in your best interest.

Question 21

My Property Was Damaged. How Do I Seek Compensation From My Insurance Company for Repairs?

Accepted Answer

Your first step should be to make a claim with your insurance company. When they receive your claim, they will investigate and decide whether to pay it fully, partially, or not.

Question 22

My Employer is Not Paying Me Overtime or Minimum Wage. When Should I Contact a Lawyer?

Accepted Answer

It&#8217;s best to act right away. Get in touch with an attorney who can determine whether or not you do have a violation that needs to be addressed because there are certain time limits under the Fair Labor that provide deadlines for filing.

Question 23

I’m a Salaried Worker but Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week. Am I Entitled to Overtime?

Accepted Answer

If you are working more than 40 hours a week and you feel that you are not within one of the exemptions, contact an attorney to determine whether or not you are being paid properly.

Question 24

I Was Underpaid. Can I Pursue Legal Action if My Payment Was Made in Cash?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If the employer is violating your rights, you can pursue a remedy likewise an employer can&#8217;t evade the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Question 25

I Was Involved in a Hit and Run Collision. Can I Receive Compensation if the Driver Cannot Be Found?

Accepted Answer

We can talk to witnesses, interview the police, and try to find any other outside sources of information to help us locate the hit-and-run driver. The next place we would turn would be to the injured persons&#8217; uninsured motorist coverage.

Question 26

I Don’t Have Health Insurance. How Do I Find a Doctor Following an Accident?

Accepted Answer

One of the main things that we do for our clients is that we know doctors throughout the city and throughout the state that will treat people who have been in car wrecks and often these doctors will wait to be paid until the case is resolved.

Question 27

How Much Can I Expect to Recover for Non-Economic Damages Like Pain and Suffering?

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We can just look and see how much you were charged and the severity of the injury to determine what sort of recovery we can expect for things of that nature.

Question 28

How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Bodily Injury Case?

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Each individual case takes as long as it takes based on the facts how the accident happened, what injuries you&#8217;ve sustained and things of that nature.

Question 29

Can We Directly Sue the at Fault Driver’s Insurance Company?

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We cannot and that is because under Texas law the insurance company is essentially allowed to hide behind the at-fault driver who is their insured.

Question 30

How Are Your Attorney Fees Paid?

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In first-party insurance cases we work almost exclusively on a contingency fee means that we only get paid if we win.

Question 31

What Are Some Things I Can Do Following a Car Accident to Help Protect Myself and My Loved Ones?

Accepted Answer

One of the first things you should do is call the police. As part of investigating the scene and the accident, the police will create what&#8217;s called a police report that will document typically everybody that was involved in the car accident including who was at fault.

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