Information to help you be informed for many legal categories.
Thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents every year. A question that often comes up after such a fall is “Who is at fault?” The person who fell may try to blame the property owner. The property owner may blame the individual’s clumsiness or distraction for the accident. Who’s Responsible? Property owners have a responsibility to maintain their property in a
You might be generally aware that you have a right to an attorney when charged with a crime, but it’s important to understand what that means if you’re stopped for a DWI in Texas. While it’s important to discuss the details of your case with a DWI lawyer, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about your right to legal counsel. Do I
Motorists with multiple drunk driving convictions in Texas have faced stiff penalties for years, including the requirement of an ignition interlock device that prevents a vehicle from starting if the operator has been drinking. Starting Sept. 1, 2015, first-time offenders may also be subject to this punishment. In June, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 2246, which is intended to cut down on drunk driving
Since passing the Texas State Senate in March of this year, Senate Bill 17 has become law. In preparation for the Jan. 1, 2016, effective date, the state has spent considerable time preparing to implement the new replacement of the current concealed carry and handgun permitting law. Handgun Licensing Program (Formerly Known As Concealed Handgun Licensing) The 84th Regular Legislative Session of Texas has
If your insurance company denies your claim after a wildfire, they may be acting in bad faith. The key to handling this situation is to proceed in a calm and rational manner. Use the following steps as a guide: 1) Carefully Review Your Policy After a fire, your first step should be to review your policy carefully. This step is often neglected. But this
You took your insurance company to court because they refused to pay a legitimate claim. Or maybe they failed to investigate the claim properly. Based on their actions, or inaction, the courts determined that the insurer acted in bad faith. What happens now? Two things happen once the court hands down its judgement: The court awards damages. The insurance company ponders appealing the decision. Damages In
Beware the source of “legal advice.” As well-intentioned as they might be; the people in your social circle often have the least accurate information about the evidence against you and your right to a qualified defense attorney. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to separate fact from fiction ahead of time. That way, you know exactly what to do
Halloween is supposed to be a fun and magical time for children. They get to dress up as anything they want, and roam the streets for candy. But there are also inherent dangers associated with the day. Whenever a group of children converge on sidewalks, there is the potential for accidents and mayhem. However, there are ways to mitigate those potential threats to ensure
An individual who is charged with DWI/DUI (driving under the influence) in the state of Texas faces significant penalties. These penalties are serious for first-time offenders as well as those who have had a previous DWI/DUI. The details of the alleged transgression play a part in determining the specific penalty. Penalties range from fines to time spent in jail and beyond. What Is Classified
Hail season is already in full swing this year. Hail can form in most thunderstorms, especially those that come with towering vertical clouds known as cumulonimbus. And the Texas Panhandle sees plenty of those kinds of storms during the summer. Most hail, fortunately, comes in small bursts with individual hailstones the size of a pea or smaller, which does little property or crop damage.
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