With Fall comes a number of local fairs with traveling amusement park companies arriving in town with cotton candy, corn dogs, and rides in tow. Traveling amusement park rides and even their more permanent theme park cousins are supposed to present thrills, fun, and excitement for guests of all ages to enjoy. And likely all…
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While the average American faces struggle when filling up at the pump, industry leaders such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron are reporting record profits. According to Bloomberg, in the three months through June, the American crude oil benchmark averaged about $109 a barrel, or 64% more than in the same period last year. This is…
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You’ve just been injured in an accident, taken to the hospital, and you have no insurance to pay for the enormous treatment charges. To make things worse, a few weeks after you’re released from the hospital, a “hospital lien notice” shows up in your mail. What are your rights? Hospitals commonly file liens against accident…
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Unexpectedly losing a loved one is devastating and can be emotionally and financially draining to those left behind. While there is no amount of money that can replace the loss of a loved one, there are ways to ensure that justice is served for them. Texas law recognizes two distinct types of claims that may…
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On May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, opening fire and resulting in the death of two teachers and 19 students. The gunman used an AR-15-style assault rifle that he purchased legally a week prior on his 18th birthday. Further, this is not the first time that a rifle…
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In Texas, most employers are required to obtain worker’s compensation insurance to have some protection for their employees in the event of a workplace injury or death. This insurance limits the amount of damages the family of a loved one can recover after a workplace death or for the employee in the event of a…
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What are your rights when you’ve been injured by a criminal act on another person’s property? In Texas, an owner or possessor of property has a duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Generally, this means that the landowner or person in possession of the premises is under a legal duty to…
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When an injury occurs on the job, a number of questions arise. One of the key questions workers often ask is, “Can I sue my employer?” The answer to that question depends on a number of factors, including, notably, whether an employer has a policy of workers’ compensation in place. In the event an employer…
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