Information to help you be informed for many legal categories.
It can take a lifetime – or multiple lifetimes – to create a family estate of significant value. However, many people enjoy at least a modest net worth based on the appreciating value of their home and other assets. It is important for everyone to realize, whether modestly or very wealthy, the exposure you may have if you are the defendant in a personal
In the vast majority of personal injury cases, the settlement award is not taxable at the federal or state level. No Taxing Of Personal Injury Cases (In Most Cases) The IRS will not tax you on any monies you received as compensatory damages in a settlement or a verdict of a personal injury lawsuit involving physical injury or physical sickness. This exemption extends to
If you are pulled over by an officer who suspects that you are driving while intoxicated, you should think twice before submitting to a breathalyzer test. There are plenty of instances when agreeing to blow is the wrong decision. When To Take A Breathalyzer Test Never… It only makes sense to submit to a breathalyzer test if you have not consumed alcohol. If you
Most people have heard of an “Occupational License” in passing yet many do not know what it actually means. The state of Texas grants such a license to an individual in the event that his driver’s license is suspended. However, the suspension must be the result of something besides a mental or physical disability. Why So Many Need An Occupational License There is no
When it comes to cancer, many patients are unaware of all their treatment options. Unfortunately, taking the wrong medication can have dire effects on your body. This is exactly what happened to a group of women being treated for breast cancer with docetaxel, the generic form of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere. Support For Hair Loss Claims Several lawsuits have been filed against the makers
In 2016, Texas roadways claimed nearly 3,800 lives. The number of fatalities has increased 5.47 percent from the previous year and is expected to continue to rise. More than 100 people die from reckless driving in San Antonio every year. Among some circles, Houston is known as the “drunk driving capital of Texas.” Not to mention, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the
An insurance policy is a contract between two parties: you and the insurance company. Both of you have obligations that are laid out in the insurance policy. While many insurers often act like they can do what they want when it comes to paying claims, insurance companies still have contractual obligations laid out in the policy. When a policyholder (you) files a claim with
Under Texas law, you can be arrested for driving while intoxicated if you’re operating a vehicle on roadways while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charges for DWI carry a few legal implications, one of which impacts your driver’s license. You do have certain rights to contest the charges, but it’s important to understand the proceedings and what they mean for your
The legal basis of excessive bail lies in the Eighth amendment of the original U.S. Bill of Rights. It protects the individual’s right to have a fair amount of bail set for any specific crime. However, there are no specific bail amounts set for particular crimes. Do I Have A Right To Bail? A common misconception about the Eighth amendment is that it guarantees
This question has been raised frequently over the past three years, and especially the past several months with the new laws regarding marijuana use that were passed in Colorado. The decriminalization of possessing small amounts of marijuana in other states has put Texans on notice. While lawmakers and citizens continue to raise the question, as of right now transporting marijuana from Colorado into Texas,
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