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Category Archives: Personal Injuries
Is a Personal Injury a Crime?
When you are injured due to the negligence of someone else — whether it is another driver, a doctor, or a company selling a dangerous product — you may feel that those responsible deserve a more severe punishment. Simply being ordered to compensate you financially (especially when the money is likely to come from an… Read More »
When is a Dog Law Not a Dog Law?
When it comes to dog-bite law, Texas canines are able to perform a special trick: jumping through loopholes. That is because, as the law stands now, Texas can be seen as having either the toughest dog-bite laws in the country, or no dog-bite law at all. How can that be? The answer lies in the… Read More »
Hey! Watch Where You’re Going!
Imagine you have just stepped out of your car in a supermarket parking lot and are heading toward the entrance to grab a cart and start shopping. Parked cars line the row. Just ahead on your left, you see a car slowly start to back out. Of course, you assume the driver is watching where… Read More »
Is It Better to Settle a Lawsuit or Go to Trial?
People who have been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless behavior of another person often experience high stress. Aside from the trauma of the accident, they are coping with the physical impact of the injury and temporary or long-term loss of employment. Accident victims worried about overwhelming medical bills… Read More »
Suing If You are Partially Responsible for an Accident
Every state has statutes that specify how compensation claims are awarded in personal injury lawsuits. The person bringing the lawsuit must prove that the accident caused a serious injury. If the accident resulted from the reckless or negligent behavior of others, the court can require those responsible to compensate the injured person for medical expenses,… Read More »
A Dangerous World?
From time to time, the inherent danger of simple things in our lives is made clear. One such simple thing is eating rice. This is not just an Internet rumor. Rice may, in actual fact, be hazardous to your health. Recent studies by both the consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports and the Food and Drug… Read More »
When Dogs Bite: Why?
Americans love their pets, and dogs are a common sight both inside and outside households. But, loved or not, dogs can cause injuries. We have over 20 years of experience working with personal injury cases in Gregg and Smith counties, many of which are serious dog bite cases. Recently, the American Veterinary Medical Association reported… Read More »
Preparing for an Attorney Meeting
If you suffered an injury caused by another party in any kind of accident, you probably need legal help. In the past, asking friends for attorney references or contacting the Texas Bar Association were good ideas for locating a respectable lawyer. Today, many experienced attorneys have websites offering information about their experience, practice areas and… Read More »
Dangerous Desk Toys: Magnets
Magnets. In the past, horseshoe magnets and bars were among the few magnetized objects available for children at playtime. Today, magnets come in all sizes, shapes and uses. From refrigerator magnets to board games, sewn into clothing, or used in desk toys, magnets are great fun — but some pose great danger. On August 27… Read More »
