Friendly Suit As a personal injury attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, I’m often asked about lawsuits and settlements involving minor children. Because the minor lacks the capacity to enter into a legal contract, how can a minor accept a settlement offer? Can the parents accept the settlement on behalf of … Continue reading
With over 675,000 total lane miles in Texas, the state leads in the number of accessible roads available for its drivers. While quite a large percentage of that belongs to major urban highways and roadways, a considerable amount also belongs to the state’s rural roads known as farm to market … Continue reading
Fans of old western movies and television shows know that filmmakers often depict bar fights as natural things that patrons almost expect to happen on a nightly basis. Many of us have cheered as John Wayne or some other movie icon punched his way through a crowd of other rowdy … Continue reading
Imagine yourself crossing a street and being struck by a passing vehicle. From your perspective, the driver might seem to appear out of nowhere, collide with you, and cause you either temporary or permanent injury. The proper response would seem clear: you file a claim and the driver’s insurance company … Continue reading
While many people point to death and taxes as the only two real certainties in life, there is another thing that is just as certain: accidents will happen. Unfortunately, those accidents often bring with them injuries for those involved. Many accidents are preventable, however, including those that involve slip-and-fall incidents. … Continue reading
If you’re like many people, you may have found yourself in situations where you have had a drink or two and still feel sober enough to drive. Perhaps you’ve even gone that extra step and actually gotten behind the wheel of your vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and somehow managed … Continue reading
Stadiums have always presented unique safety concerns, many of which have been addressed only in the wake of accidents or other tragedies. Some have referred to this phenomenon of increasing safety regulations as “legislating by catastrophe” as a way to highlight the fact that many safety procedures and risk mitigation … Continue reading
Moderated Settlement Conference No one ever plans on getting into a car wreck, and a serious collision can have a negative lasting effect on a person or family. When a Plaintiff is injured, often times the costly and timely process of litigation can be avoided or seriously reduced with the … Continue reading
Insurance companies spend millions of dollars each year on advertising and marketing campaigns in an attempt to convince them that they care. Even the slogans used by these companies often suggest that you should consider them as friends, family, or neighbors. Regardless of what type of insurance you’re carrying, the … Continue reading
Though there are many dangers lurking on job sites across the United States, there are few occupations that pose a greater risk to worker safety than construction. Still, there is a general sense that construction is even riskier than the facts suggest. And it is that perceived risk that has, … Continue reading
