A high percentage of traffic collisions involve trucking accidents. Personal injury law defines a trucking accident as, “a motor vehicle accident involving a truck that weighs 10,000 pounds or more.” According to the Department of Transportation, there are more than 500,000 trucking accidents per year. These collisions almost always result in injury; especially if the other party involved is in a passenger vehicle. There
Texas statutes are some of the toughest on record when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Texas roadways are some of the busiest in the country. What that amounts to is a high number of traffic accidents and fatal collisions. Alcohol or illegal drugs are the suspected root cause for several of these accidents. The only state with more
Traffic violations are often presented as an indisputable fact. The truth is very little about the law is designed to be indisputable. There is room to make your case and have these violations removed from your record. This is a road worth going down, especially because these violations are so expensive and can end up affecting your ability to drive. Can I Contest a
The justice system is full of nuances. Perhaps nothing proves this statement more than Justice Court. A presiding judge and a court clerk rule and process cases for everything from civil matters, to juvenile delinquency, and small claims. It’s a lot to get your head around on a good day. If you are wondering whether or not you need an attorney in Justice Court,
There are few-if any-universal laws on the books. Recovering a judgment happens to be one of them. No matter what state you are in; it is your responsibility to get the monetary compensation awarded to you after a lawsuit. The court’s only responsibility is to draft the order of judgment and give it to the winner of the suit (“judgment creditor”). They will not
As long as there are manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to launch them, products will always come with strings attached. Legally speaking, those risks boil down to a products liability personal injury case. In other words, if you purchase or consume a product that leads to injury, you may have grounds to hold the chain of production responsible for that injury. The reason the merits
The law is a noble profession. It’s hard to argue that point. After all, no matter the case, lawyers are trying to get to the truth and see that justice is served. That said; it is important to realize that there is a business end to this transaction, not just a social one. This article will explain what you need to know about attorneys’
Your right to protect yourself and your family from a perceived or actionable threat is provided for and protected by the Texas court system. That being said, securing the protection is the tricky part. The statutes are very specific about the instances that warrant a court-supported order, and the individuals that order protects. So, what are the prerequisites for obtaining a protective order against
The relationship between the burden of proof and the recovery of damages based on that proof is essential to the ongoing functionality of the law. We’ve talked about the burden of proof before, but premises liability cases take the principle to a whole new level. In truth, very little about proving your case in court is automatic. It takes supporting evidence, investigation, and stratagem
Sometimes it’s an evasion tactic and sometimes it’s simply circumstances; for whatever reason, it is possible to lose track of a debtor even if you have a Final Judgment in-hand. If they have crossed state lines, you have two means of obtaining the amount you’re owed: Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act; Full Faith and Credit Clause These tools are a two-fold measure of
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