An alternative to taking your case to trial or settling it is to engage in the arbitration process. This process is faster and involves a neutral arbitrator or panel of arbitrators instead of a judge. The parties can agree to this arrangement, or sometimes it is required based on a contract between the parties….
Knowing whether your settlement amount is enough depends on your particular situation, your current losses, and your projected losses in the future. Consider the following factors to determine whether your San Antonio personal injury settlement is sufficient, or if you need to go back to the drawing board: The Negotiation Timeline If your personal…
If you lost a loved one in a tragic accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a San Antonio wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and compensation. However, you don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file this type of case. In most situations, you only have two…
If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, you may be able to file a San Antonio wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and compensation on their behalf. However, Texas’ wrongful death statute only allows certain individuals to file this type of legal claim, namely the decedent’s immediate…
The rise in rideshare services has led to an exponential increase in rideshare drivers and accidents. Uber and Lyft have vehicle and driver requirements in place to avoid liability arising from these incidents and to comply with government regulations. When these driver and vehicle requirements are not enforced, the risk of an accident occurring…
The constitutional right to a trial by jury is a powerful part of our justice system. But for it to work, we need people to fill those jury seats. These are the same people who also have the right to this fair trial process. Being called for jury duty is a civic duty. It’s…
Every Texas driver has felt the frustration of being stuck behind a semi-truck driving in the left lane. In many places, posted signs clearly state that the left lane is reserved for faster-moving passenger cars only. However, not every stretch of highway has signs that clarify the driving rules. Knowing the rules of the…
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) makes it clear that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires someone to have special training and skills. A commercial driver’s license allows a person to operate large commercial vehicles on public roadways. Commercial motor vehicles haul goods and materials, but they also include buses to transport people. …
The Texas Good Samaritan Law protects people from civil liability for injuries when their intention was to help someone in need of medical care – even if they didn’t have the knowledge or experience to do so.
If you’ve been injured through someone else’s negligence and you have pre-existing conditions, it’s important to understand how your history may impact your case.