If a dog in Texas bites you, you may be able to file a claim, but it depends. What About the “One Bite Rule?” You may have heard of the “one bite rule” that applies to dogs. This rule gives dog owners a pass – they are not liable for the first time their dog…
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After a Texas car accident injury, you may seek compensation to cover your medical expenses and losses. Every year hundreds of thousands of Texans are injured in car accidents. In 2014, the total number of injuries related to car accidents reached 238,000. Many car accident injuries are minor, but more than 7% (or over 17,000)…
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If you are a Texas landowner, you may wonder what circumstances can leave you liable for another person’s injury on your land. It’s a complex issue that more people should be aware of, so we’re going to offer you a quick rundown of the basics today. Parties Injured on Someone Else’s Property Can Seek Compensation:…
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If you are a passenger in a car accident in Texas, can you sue the at-fault driver? When you are a passenger and the vehicle you are in is involved in an accident, you probably won’t have to deal with insurance claims, but it’s not out of the question. In some situations, a Texas car…
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Rear-end collisions are the most common kind of car accident in the nation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published data stating that 29% of all auto accidents that cause significant injury or death each year are rear-end collisions. If you have been in a rear-end collision, it’s likely that you, the other driver, or…
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The Fourth of July is one of the most important celebrations of the year for many Texans. This federal holiday is known for its fireworks, concerts, barbeques, picnics, family reunions, and parades. It’s also one of the busiest drinking and driving holidays in America. To keep the roads as safe as possible, law enforcement typically…
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If you are filing (or have already filed) a Texas personal injury claim, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect your claim. In response to the global pandemic, many organizations and institutions have been closed or have significantly altered their day-to-day operations. Changes to accommodate guidance and recommendations about safety and wellness…
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Hospitals and providers are receiving unprecedented surges in patients due to the spread of the coronavirus and the resulting COVID-19 pandemic. As surges in patients exhibiting coronavirus symptoms continue, medical facilities, staff, and emergency services providers also continue to care for patients with other medical conditions that require inpatient care. Changes to Government Regulations Maintaining…
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If you are wondering if you have a coronavirus-related premises liability claim, you are not alone. As the pandemic’s reach widens and testing becomes more accessible, the number of individuals and families affected by the spread of the novel coronavirus increases. Essential businesses that remained open during the closures and businesses that recently reopened have…
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There are many simple reasons for a slip and fall injury. Slip and fall incidents are common, and so are the myriad situations that lead to them regularly. Slip and fall accidents are a type of premises liability case. Premises liability cases are governed by personal injury law, a part of Texas civil law. Personal…
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