Information to help you be informed for many legal categories.
Families all around the country are enjoying the spoils of the post-holiday season. For children, that can only mean one thing: gearing up to play with all of their new toys. As wonderful as this time of year is, we’d like to raise a flag of warning to parents with young children. The risk of injury to your child spikes just after the holiday
Personal injury lawyers have been educated and trained to catch and categorize cases by default. This step is usually complete by the conclusion of the first consultation. What is a normal process of elimination for them may seem rather quick and arbitrary to the average observer. Rest assured, this legal judgment call is neither of those things. A wealth of knowledge and experience goes
Personal injury law is made up of broad and fine brush strokes. In Texas, you can build a case using the following “palate”: Physical pain Mental anguish Physical impairment Disfigurement Medical care Loss of livelihood or earnings Sheltered within these definitions are also some spousal damages. We’ll get into that layer of legality in a moment. What you need to understand first is where
Social media will celebrate its tenth anniversary this coming year. It’s a rare event when something not only changes the way we communicate, but also begins a long-term legal transformation simultaneously. These changes and transformations brought new attention and focus on the dangers of social media. When a turning point redefines the legal system in a relatively short amount of time, that redefining factor
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
Insurance settlements are an odd dichotomy. On the one hand, you purchase insurance to protect against a major loss. That could be a loss of: Life Health Property Functionality or livelihood This list contains a few general examples. Other calamities and injuries might also warrant collecting on a claim. On the other hand, insurers can complicate the process of giving the monetary compensation you’ve
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
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