What Can You Expect to Recover When You've Suffered a TBI because of Someone Else's Negligence? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly three million Americans seek treatment every year for a traumatic brain injury, and more than … [Read more...]
What Happens if Your Employer Fails to Report Your Workplace Injury?
What Are Your Options When Your Employer Fails to Notify the Insurance Company? What Are the Potential Sanctions Against Your Employer? The Texas workers' compensation laws are somewhat different from other states. Employers in Texas are not … [Read more...]
How to Avoid or Stop Paying Child Support in Texas
What Are the Circumstances Where You Can Avoid a Child Support Obligation? Your marriage has ended and you're headed toward divorce, or your marriage has already been dissolved. There are minor children from the marriage and, while you embrace your … [Read more...]
Can You Sue a Family Member for Emotional Distress?
What Is Emotional Distress? Can a Family Member Be Liable? Physical injuries may be more apparent, but emotional trauma can often be more debilitating and persistent. Physical wounds can heal in a matter of days, weeks or months, but psychological … [Read more...]
Filing a Patient Abandonment Lawsuit
What Is a Patient Abandonment Lawsuit? What Must You Show to Recover Damages? You've suffered an injury or illness. You sought medical treatment and your condition started to improve. Then, suddenly, your healthcare provider or one of its employees … [Read more...]
Is It Illegal to Hack Someone’s Phone?
Are There Laws Prohibiting Non-Consensual Access to or Use of Another Person's Phone? What Are the Potential Penalties? Hackers are getting more sophisticated every day. While communications ostensibly from the IRS or Social Security Administration … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Workers’ Compensation
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Filing a Work Comp Claim? You've been hurt on the job and your injuries are such that you can't perform the duties required. In most states, you'll automatically have the right to file a workers' … [Read more...]
Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Denied Breaks at Work?
Must Your Employer Permit Periodic Breaks and Time Off for Meals? You work in a physically or mentally challenging job and you give it your all. Periodically, you need to take a few minutes to recharge, so that you can maximize your productivity for … [Read more...]
How Do You Calculate Damages for Emotional Distress?
What Qualifies as Emotional Distress? When Are Damage Available? How to You Determine the Amount of Your Losses? You've been in a motor vehicle accident and you find yourself terrified to go near a car. You were attacked by a vicious dog and have a … [Read more...]
Can I Purchase a Home In Texas If I Have A Tax Arrearage?
Will a Tax Lien or Other Unpaid Tax Debt Prevent Me from Buying a House? When you apply for a mortgage, one of the first things the lender will do is run a credit check. If you have income or other tax arrearages, they will most likely appear on … [Read more...]
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Texas
What Is Lane Splitting? Is It Legally Permitted in the Lone Star State? There's nothing like getting on a motorcycle and hitting the open road, especially in Texas, where you can ride for miles and not see a soul. When you're riding in town, though, … [Read more...]
What Are My Rights When I Pay Child Support?
Do I Have a Right to Visitation? Can I Withhold Support If Denied Access to My Children? Your marriage has ended and you have minor children. Your spouse has primary custody and you have been ordered to pay child support. You have no problem with … [Read more...]
