One week before Christmas, the Texas Supreme Court denied a severely injured “good Samaritan” the benefits of his underinsured motorist (um/uim) coverage. In the decision of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company v. Goudeau, issued on December 19, 2008, the Supreme Court overruled the Court of Appeals and held that Louis Goudeau was not allowed…
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As we enter 2009, there is always something that every person can do to make you feel better. I recently came across a list that I would like to share-I know that at least one of the items can benefit you. •1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It…
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The insurance industry never ceases to amaze me. Occasionally, the industry amazes me for something they have done to positively change the lives of individuals they touch. Unfortunately, the insurance industry usually amazes me by the greed they exhibit when dealing with their policy holders and the public at large. Recently, the Great American Insurance…
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On December 5, 2008, the Supreme Court of Texas again reversed a jury verdict. In the case of Texas Department of Transportation v. York, the Supreme Court ruled that an unexpected loose layer of gravel is not a “special defect.” Rebecca York was traveling on FM 979 on October 29, 2003. She lost control of…
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Recently, I went down to the Harris County District Court and watched three of the lawyers at the firm finish trying a lawsuit. I was able to make it down to watch closing arguments. The case involved a worker who had been killed on the job after a terrible incident involving a large truck. Without…
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The year is coming to an end and many folks are looking forward to 2009. With all the common stressors associated with the Holiday season, plus the nation’s economic turmoil which continues to make us all somewhat uneasy, it is essential that we have a plan to get through the Holiday season stress-free. Happiness can…
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With the Holiday Season in full swing and Christmas just around the corner, many people are gearing up to spend next week eating, drinking, opening gifts and creating new memories with their families and loved ones. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. For many of our clients, the Holiday Season can be a time of…
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Texas law does not allow a person to recover if she is killed on the job, even when her employer knows she will be killed. If an employer has worker’s compensation insurance and an employee suffers an injury on the job, then the employee’s medical bills and salary is paid by worker’s compensation insurance. In…
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