Defective Toys: Who’s To Blame?3/21/2019
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 season because of toy product liability. How big of a risk is it? More than 210,000 children require emergency care each year after being injured by a defective toy; some of these injuries are critical or fatal. Read More...
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 into categorizing and proving your case. Read More...
Personal injury law is made up of broad and fine brush strokes. In Texas, you can build a case using the following “palate”. Read More...
The Dangers Of Social Media3/21/2019
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 deserves to be highlighted. Read More...
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." Read More...
Can I Refuse A Field Sobriety Test?3/21/2019
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 accidents than Texas is California. As a result of all of these factors, law enforcement in the Lone Star State can pull you over and arrest you based on suspicion-and suspicion alone-of drunk driving. So if you get pulled over for suspicion of a DWI or DUI, do you have to take the field sobriety test? This article will answer that question. Read More...
How To Contest A Traffic Violation3/21/2019
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. Read More...
Insurance settlements are an odd dichotomy. On the one hand, you purchase insurance to protect against a major loss. Read More...
Do I Need An Attorney In Justice Court?3/21/2019
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, know this, advice and guidance from an experienced attorney will only serve to better your case. Read More...
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 assist you in collecting that award or enforcing that it be paid unless there are minor dependents involved, like in child support cases. Read More...
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