What is an Intentional Tort?
In personal injury law, there’s such a thing as an intentional tort. Learn what one is and how it affects you. About Intentional Torts When you think of most personal injury claims, you think of negligent, careless, or reckless behavior. The individual doesn’t intend to harm someone, but because they acted in an unreasonable way […]
Texas Wrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Actions
You may know about Texas wrongful death claims. But do you know about survival actions? What are they, and when do they come into play? You’ve probably never heard of a “survival action” in personal injury law. But you’ve certainly heard the term “wrongful death.” With a “wrongful death” claim in Texas, the estate of […]
Beware of Trucking Companies Stipulating to Liability in Accidents
You have an injury claim against a trucking company and they are “stipulating to liability.” What does it mean? If you hear the words “stipulating to liability,” loud, blaring bells and whistles should go off in your head. In fact, anytime you hear something you don’t understand in law, you should immediately be concerned and […]
What is Settlement Confidentiality & How Does it Affect You?
Don’t want the public to know about your case? No problem. Learn how settlement confidentiality works. Diane Vasilion, 52, was left with brain damage and partial paralysis after a 1994 car accident involving multiple vehicles. In 2000, she was awarded $35 million, then the largest amount in Illinois state history. Said nicely, many friends and […]
Was the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Spill Lawsuit Really Frivolous?
You remember the media attention the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit got? That was only part of the story. In February of 1992, 79-year-old Stella Liebeck of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was riding in the passenger seat of her grandson’s car. After they got their order from the McDonald’s drive through, Liebeck’s grandson pulled the car […]
5 Common Myths About Injury Law You Shouldn’t Believe
Think you have a PI case? Learn the truth before you get deep into the process. Don’t believe these common myths! What image flies through your mind when you hear the words “personal injury?” Do you think a bunch of negative things about the victims and their lawyers? At least a bit of that imagery […]
Can I Sue My Apartment Complex if I Fell on Ice?
The State of Texas says your apartment complex would not be liable for injuries if ice naturally accumulated on the grounds. But unnatural accumulation is a different matter. It’s a nightmare scenario. You’re walking down your steps or to your car after a recent ice storm, like the one we had in late February this […]
90% of Our Cases Settle Without Litigation
Most personal injury claims resolve pre-suit. Here’s how lawyers negotiate and achieve settlements without resorting to costly litigation that eats up net compensation. Truth be told – negotiating a settlement without litigation is in everyone’s best interest – even for the party who allegedly caused your injury. Why? Because it avoids a lawsuit – which costs […]
What is Proportionate Responsibility in Texas & Why Should You Care?
Were you injured in Texas due to another’s negligence? You may not get 100% of the compensation due to proportionate responsibility. About Proportionate Responsibility What is Proportionate Responsibility in Texas? Before 1973, if you contributed in any way to your personal injury claim, you could not recover any financial compensation in Texas. So if you […]
What to Expect if Your Case Requires Litigation
Involved in a personal injury case? Here’s what to expect if your case requires litigation. So the unthinkable happens… you find yourself having to file a personal injury claim because the Defendant denied liability or made a bad offer. Hopefully, your injuries aren’t too serious! Although you can file a lawsuit when someone else’s careless […]