It happens to us all. At some point in our lives, we are more than likely going to be in a motor vehicle collision. Whether it’s your fault or not you’ll be forced to deal with the frustration of the incident, the property damage to your vehicle, and your bodily … Continue reading
NO! In Texas, it is against the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to allow an attorney to PAY for cases. A lot of attorneys in Texas, and especially in SOUTH Texas, solicit and obtain clients against the rules. Barratry is defined by the statutes: “(a) A person commits an … Continue reading
The quick answer is no. For the most part, personal injury settlements and awards are NOT taxed by the federal or state government, with a few exceptions. Once a case settles before litigation, or a resolution is reached at some point during the litigation process, the state nor the federal … Continue reading
Unfortunately, the legal landscape surrounding insurance claims can often be complex and frustrating, particularly when seeking recourse for damages incurred in accidents involving commercial vehicles. While one may be inclined to pursue legal action against an insurance company directly, the intricacies of the law dictate otherwise. In most cases, individuals … Continue reading
Motorcycle riders are in a unique position on the road in that they are exposed to dangers that are not met by automobile drivers and other motorists. For they are less stable and less visible than other vehicles on the road. As a result, motorcyclists must be aware of the … Continue reading
Transportation accidents are the most common cause of fatal workplace injuries in the oil and gas extraction industries. This type of accident was responsible for causing close to 50 percent of the industry’s workplace fatalities in 2011. The next most common type of accident involves workers being struck by an … Continue reading
Who is Responsible for a Trucking Accident? If you were injured a truck crash, where would you begin? Your injuries were the result of someone else’s negligence, but who’s responsible? Many people may assume the truck driver and/or trucking company would be liable. However, that is only the beginning … Continue reading
Walking is good for your health. It is something nearly everyone can do, and it helps people see things and develop relationships that cannot be done while driving. However, pedestrians face unique hazards from other vehicles on the road. This is especially true in urban areas, on weekends and during … Continue reading
Work in the oil fields can be a dangerous prospect. From falling debris to explosions, oil industry workers face a range of threats on an almost daily basis. Yet, considering the potential for catastrophe in the world of the oil industry, smaller scale, less obvious dangers can easily go ignored. … Continue reading
Over the years we have seen innovative advancements in the automobile industry to help reduce the number of fatalities on the road. They’ve added more airbags, cameras, self –parking systems, and many more attributes to help reduce the number of fatal accidents. This time, the innovation takes place not in … Continue reading
