Just finishing law school can be quite the chore. However, once he or she completes law school they still have to pass the Texas State Bar Exam to become a practicing attorney in the state of Texas. The test itself is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a three (3) … Continue reading
It was 18 years ago that the south Texas coast sustained its last Hurricane. This year, thousands were affected by Hurricane Harvey and its category 4 level winds. Many fled the coast as mandatory evacuations were issued by numerous coastal cities. People lost their homes, businesses, and personal belongings. Luckily, … Continue reading
If you have not heard the news regarding Johnson and Johnson, the family company is causing a ton of grief, heartache, and suffering after it was recently revealed there is a link to the long-term female use of baby powder for hygiene to cancer. The studies have been diverse in … Continue reading
Two words that can usually lead to a groan from whoever you are talking to is “jury duty”. What is voir dire, and what should you expect? Lawyers and judges pick juries by a process called “voir dire”, then the potential jurors from the venire are questioned by either the … Continue reading
In the state of Texas, if you are injured in an automobile accident and are taken to the emergency room, there is a chance that the hospital may file what is called a “hospital lien” against you. They are given the power to do so under Chapter 55 of the … Continue reading
We have all heard the old saying. The adage we all grew up hearing is that “You HAVE to get the oil changed in your vehicle every 3,000 miles, or else!” While this is a common saying, is it true? And what happens if you do not? Is your car … Continue reading
If you have turned on the TV in the last two weeks, you would have almost certainly seen coverage on Hurricane Harvey. “[Harvey] is an active tropical cyclone that is causing unprecedented and catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas. It is the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United … Continue reading
So your attorney recently called and told you that after the negotiating process, the insurance company is making a settlement offer that may bring your matter to a resolution. Finally, the stressful process of getting into a motor vehicle collision and the dealing with the injuries it caused is coming … Continue reading
There are several steps in the field of personal injury in order to get a case settled for the client. One of the final steps includes writing a demand letter to the insurance company and putting together what some call a “Demand Packet”. A demand packet includes a demand letter … Continue reading
Oftentimes, people are surprised to learn of the different ways that you can recover money for your injuries in the state of Texas. These are referred to as your “damages”. In civil lawsuits, generally, the only way to compensate people for their injuries is through a monetary reward. If you … Continue reading
