Ah, the sounds, sights, and scents of the season! Christmas time is the time of year when we over eat, over indulge, and often over spend. We are likely to hear the sounds of bells ringing, Christmas songs playing, and people shouting out “Merry … [Read more...]
Fight Night!: He started it!
I often receive calls about injured workers who were involved in a fight at work. My first question is usually, "Who started it, and why?" This is important to determine because if an injury results from a dispute that arose from the injured worker's … [Read more...]
Class Action Suit filed in Equifax Matter
DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2017 -- Complaints were filed on September 19, 2017, in federal district courts in Mississippi and Texas as the result of a data breach at Equifax, Inc., and Equifax Information Services, LLC, providers of credit reporting services … [Read more...]
The Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Law in Texas
When you've been hurt in an accident, one of the first places you turn to help you get reimbursement for your losses is your insurance company. For many, that's an unpleasant experience. Let's face it—insurance companies are in business to make a … [Read more...]
Gifts
As Christmas approaches and every commercial promises happiness with the purchase of the advertiser’s product, the thought of gifts is inescapable. For some people, gifts are pure joy. They love to shop for them. They love to give them. They love to … [Read more...]
“Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Suggestions for Holiday Parenting
In Texas, as in most states, the law tells judges that the most important thing, overriding pretty much everything except the Constitution, is the “best interest of the child.” If you are a parent, and you aren’t living with your child’s other … [Read more...]
Why Don’t They Just Get in Line?
As an immigration attorney, this is a frequent question pondered in my presence. Other similar questions include: What does he need to become a citizen? What can I do to sponsor an employee who’s here undocumented? What can I do to help my star … [Read more...]
Where should I file my disability claim?
SSA is a federal program and the rules do not vary state to state, but the approval rates and even the time it takes to get your case heard, vary greatly by region, state and hearing office. There are just parts of our country where the Judges tend … [Read more...]
Can I File A New Bankruptcy Case If I Have Already Filed Previously?
The answer to this question is that it depends. If you have filed bankruptcy in the past and you find yourself in a position where you need to file again, you need expert legal advice to make sure you get it right. Job loss, divorce, medical … [Read more...]
The Gods Must Be Crazy!
In the almost already impossible realm of workers comp there is an area of case in law that allows the insurance carrier to remain not liable for compensation if the injury arose ouT of an "Act of God," unless the employment exposes the injured … [Read more...]
The Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Law in Texas
When you are hurt in a car accident, one of your first responses is to gather information from the at-fault driver about automobile insurance coverage. But what are your options if the other driver either doesn't have enough insurance to cover your … [Read more...]
The New Second Chance in Texas: Non-Disclosure of DWI Convictions
If you've made a single mistake in Texas, including getting behind the wheel after a little too much celebration with friends, a conviction can haunt you for years. You may find it difficult to get the job you really want, to find suitable housing, … [Read more...]
