Texas Injury Law Blog

On August 6, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order suspending the registration for the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate also known as Dacthal or DCPA. When pregnant women are exposed to this pesticide, even in low doses they... Read More >

A wasting insurance policy, also known as an eroding limits or defense-within-limits policy, is a type of liability insurance where the insurance company agrees to pay the amount their insured is determined legally liable for up to the policy limits however, those policy limits... Read More >

According to news reports, on July 28th, Dr, Nawar Taha, D.D.S. stepped out into her front yard with her dog, Ringo, to let the dog relieve itself. As they stood there in her own yard, an American Bull Dog owned by a neighbor from three houses down rushed into the yard and... Read More >

There are two circumstances in which you can sue your employer for a workplace injury: You are injured on the job, your employer fails to cover you with worker’s compensation coverage, and some negligence by the employer contributes to your injury, or; You are injured... Read More >

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, a family was being transported in an Uber when a suspected drunk driver failed to stop for a red light and struck the Uber. The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Wilson Road and Atascocita Road in Humble,... Read More >

Personal injury law is the body of law that determines when and how a person may seek compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligent conduct of another person. All members of society are expected to act with a certain degree of care that is appropriate for the... Read More >

On July 22nd, 2024, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) implemented a six-month emergency shutdown closing the San Massage Spa on suspicion of human trafficking. The San Massage Spa is located at 2595 Jackson Keller Road. The closure follows an inspection in... Read More >

According to the Texas Supreme Court, common carriers are persons or entities that are “in the business of carrying passengers and goods and who hold themselves out for hire by the public.” The Texas Supreme Court opinion in VIA Metropolitan Transit v. Curtis Meck reaffirmed... Read More >

In Texas, injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee structure that grants them 33.33% of the total recovery if the case settles without litigation, 40% if it settles during litigation, and 45% if the case must go up on appeal. The attorney’s fee is in addition to... Read More >

Double indemnity is a clause in life insurance policies that provides additional benefits to the beneficiaries in cases of accidental deaths. It is crucial in offering financial security to families who unexpectedly lose a loved one as a result of an accident. Double Indemnity:... Read More >

How Much Can Lawyers Reduce Medical Bills After a Personal Injury? After a personal injury, mounting medical bills can be overwhelming. Many victims wonder, "How much can lawyers reduce medical bills?" The answer may surprise you. Experienced personal injury attorneys can... Read More >

After a car accident, one of the biggest concerns for victims is how long it will take to receive their settlement check. It is easy to feel "we have reached a settlement so it should be over now." However, for your personal injury lawyer, often the fight is simply turning to a... Read More >

The American legal system imposes civil liability based upon a jury finding of negligence on the part of the alleged liable party or “tortfeasor.”  But what does this mean? Who decides what conduct is “negligent” and under what scenarios a person may be sued? This... Read More >

Sometimes we may not notice things, however, noticing a considerable hike in your car insurance rates is something that doesn’t go unnoticed. If you've recently received a notice informing you that your car insurance rates have increased, you may be scratching your head,... Read More >

Texas, known for its larger-than-life persona, has a fair share of quirky and sometimes downright bizarre laws on the books. From requiring your horse to have taillights for nighttime rides to needing a permit for walking barefoot, these laws are a testament to the Lone Star... Read More >