Unfortunately, people hurt other people all the time, both intentionally and negligently. While criminal charges may be filed and the perpetrator prosecuted in criminal court, in many instances, the victim in these incidents can also sue civilly and recover monetary damages for both actual costs incurred due to the incident
The unexpected death of a family member or other loved one is a traumatic life experience. While nothing can bring your loved one back, if some other person or company is at fault for the death of your loved one, they should be held accountable. If you or a loved
Car accident liability claims can be divided into three major categories: General damages, special damages, and punitive damages. Depending on the circumstances of a car accident, the victims could be entitled to recover compensation for all three types of claims. However, Texas has a “modified comparative negligence” rule. In a
While the federal electronic log device (ELD) law has been in effect for nearly two years—it mandated compliance by December 18, 2017—intrastate truckers were not required to follow the new laws. Texas is one of the first states to implement an ELD law for intrastate truckers, and more states will
Anyone who has suffered a catastrophic injury must inevitably make changes to their lifestyle. At the least, they may spend months recovering, and, at the worst, they may be permanently affected to the point where it is difficult to do the work they used to do. Along with this type
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated injuries to a person’s brain. Brain injuries cause nerve cells in the brain, along with other parts of the nervous system, to die. This process then causes tau, a normal brain protein, to build up so much that
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, alcohol was a contributing factor in nearly 14,000 accidents in 2017. Victims of drunk driving accidents may suffer significant personal injuries, including property loss, lost wages or earning capacity, traumatic brain injuries, neck and back injuries, broken bones, internal bleeding, and even paralysis
The concept of statutes of limitations dates all the way back to the early Roman legal system. Statutes of limitations exist to create a maximum amount of time an individual must wait to find out if they’re named in either a civil or criminal case. Depending on the type of
Most people go to work every day to earn wages to support their household and lifestyle. You don’t expect to put your health and safety on the line. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that about 2.9 million people suffered job-related injuries or illnesses in the United States
After an accident causes you injuries, you likely have a lot on your mind. Your injuries suddenly disrupted your life and you may face financial losses as a result. If you suspect that someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you may feel like seeking justice and compensation from that party.
