Dog Trainers in Texas Striving to Decrease Number of Dog Attacks
According to State Farm Insurance, dog-related injury claims in Texas decreased in 2014, dropping to 169 attacks from 209 attacks in 2013. But dog bites are a much bigger problem than that: according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Dog bites are a […]
Texas Medical Malpractice Laws Under Review
Under the Texas Medical Liability Act, anyone who is assaulted or injured in any way in a healthcare setting is subject to the limitations and payment caps of a medical malpractice suit. This doesn’t make sense in many different situations, whether it’s a nurse who has been assaulted at work or an electrician who is […]
Baby Dies in Trucking Accident
When a vehicle and a semi-truck collide, it almost never ends well for the people in the vehicle. A semi-truck is so big and so heavy that anything it collides with doesn’t stand a chance. Often, the driver of the 18-wheeler is unharmed, while the passengers of the other vehicle often face life threatening injuries […]
JPMorgan Chase Bank Fined $136M for Illegal Debt Collection Practices
Selling bad debt, robo-signing large quantities of documents without first verifying account information, providing inaccurate information to third-party debt collectors, and filing misleading lawsuits are some of the reasons JPMorgan Chase is facing hefty fines from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. JPMorgan Chase has been ordered to pay $136 million in fines to the CFPB, […]
Fighting a Traffic Ticket in Texas
So you’ve been pulled over and received a ticket. This can be a real drag on anybody’s day, and you may want to fight the ticket. Fighting a ticket can be difficult so we’ve outlined when you should try to fight a traffic ticket. Is it worth it? The first thing when considering fighting a […]
Help! I Suffered a Slip and Fall Accident
If you have suffered a slip and fall accident, you may have a lot of questions about what to do next. Slip and fall accidents are troublesome, because they can happen anywhere to anyone. Slip and falls can occur in both bad and nice weather. Truthfully, most of us will suffer a slip and fall at […]
Trucker Facing Criminally Negligent Homicide Charge
Semi-truck drivers must follow federal and state transportation codes when on the roads. These standards cover all aspects of hauling a tractor trailer: noise standards, weight regulations, drug testing requirements, hazardous material handling, truck parts requires for safe operation, hours of work, parking rules, and more. Violating these codes can result in disciplinary action, and […]
Costs of Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have been injured in an accident and believe that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries from the party responsible, then you may be wondering what the costs for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Litigation is the term for the process of taking a case through the civil court system, and it […]
How To Get the Most From Your Insurance Claim
If you have been a victim in a car accident or have been injured due to another person’s negligence most likely have filed a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Now it is in the insurance company’s best interest to pay out as little money as possible and in your best interest to receive […]
What is a Living Will?
A living will is nothing like the wills individuals usually make when they wish to leave property and belongings after their death. A living will, often referred to as a directive by doctors, is a document that lets people state their wishes for end-of-life medical care if they are unable to communicate their wishes. It […]