A small percentage of lawsuits actually result in trials. There are many reasons behind this. A lot of clients are surprised when their attorney tells them that their case likely won’t be going to trial. Why would your lawyer say this? Do they not want to fight for you? The … Continue reading
You just signed up with a law firm to represent you in your personal injury case. One of the first things the firm does is send you a “Welcome Letter”. While this may just seem like an ordinary correspondence, please DO NOT IGNORE! There is highly important information listed in … Continue reading
Automobiles and bicycles have a long and somewhat tumultuous history together. The fact is that they seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot, and have been dancing out of step ever since. History notes that the very first recorded motor vehicle crash took place in 1896 in New … Continue reading
Parents in Texas, like anywhere else, entrust daycare facilities with the profound responsibility of ensuring their children’s safety and well-being during the hours away from home. The expectation is not just for a safe environment but for a nurturing space that guards against both accidental harm and intentional abuse. Daycare … Continue reading
In litigation, there is a discovery process. Request for production, or “RFP’s”, is a legal request in the process of litigation for obtaining documents. These documents can be electronically stored or they can be other tangible items requested in the course and scope of litigation. Some examples of documents produced … Continue reading
Once a suit is filed in a case, there is the discovery process. Part of discovery is what is called “interrogatories”. These are a formal set of written questions given from one side of litigation to the other. These questions are to be answered truthfully, under oath, from the party … Continue reading
A common topic when you have settled your personal injury case is the time it takes before you see your share. What gives you ask? Did my attorney run off with the settlement? There is no way it should take this long as I already signed the deal. Long story … Continue reading
You and your attorney have exhausted all avenues to try and get your case settled. You have been patient. You have been reasonable. So what happens when you’re left with a bad settlement offer that you know is unfair? The only option you are left with is drafting a petition … Continue reading
My father-in-law just purchased a new Jeep Cherokee. My memory of Jeeps was that they were not very safe vehicles. This concerned me because he is going to drive my young children around in that Jeep. So, I looked up the safety rating for the Cherokee. It turns out that … Continue reading
Once the petition is filed, each side will serve the other with “Discovery”. Part of the discovery process involves what is called “Request for Admissions”, which according to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 198.1, consists of a request that contains a statement sent from one party to the adverse party, … Continue reading
