The Ways that the Civil Justice System Differs from the Criminal Justice System Suppose you have been in a motor vehicle accident, caused by a person who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. That person, known as the … [Read more...]
Traveling In and Outside of Texas with Minor Children of Divorce
Are There Travel Restrictions? What Must Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents Do Before Traveling? We live in a mobile society. It's fairly common for most of us to have family members that live in distant communities in the state of Texas or in … [Read more...]
How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
What Methods Are Used to Establish Damages? When you have sustained any type of injury or loss because of the wrongful conduct of another person or entity, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit seeking full and fair compensation for … [Read more...]
Can a Father Get Custody in a Texas Divorce Case?
How Does Texas Decide Who Gets Physical Custody of a Minor Child? It's a common misperception that, when a couple divorces and there are minor children in the home, the mother will get physical custody, unless there's a showing that the mother is … [Read more...]
The Use of Expert Witness in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
How Personal Attorneys Use Expert Testimony | The Different Types of Expert Witnesses When you have been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, or any other type of accident, as the result of someone else's carelessness or negligence, … [Read more...]
Can You Collect Disability and Worker’s Comp Benefits? Understanding Your Options
First, let's look at worker's compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to provide financial support to employees who are injured or become ill due to their job. If you're approved for worker's comp benefits, you may receive compensation for … [Read more...]
Who can petition for a green card? Understanding family-based immigration
If you're considering applying for a green card, it's important to understand that you can't do it alone. Before you can even begin the process, you need to have a family member who can petition for you. But who can do this? Here's what you need to … [Read more...]
Workman’s comp coverage: Understanding mileage reimbursement for doctor appointments
If you've been injured on the job and are receiving workman's comp coverage, you may be wondering if you're entitled to mileage reimbursement for traveling to and from your doctor appointments. The answer is yes, in most cases. Here's what you need … [Read more...]
Why relying on Google for legal issues can be dangerous
Google has become the go-to source for information on just about everything, including legal issues. While it may seem like a convenient and cost-effective option to search for legal advice online, it can be very dangerous. Here's why. One of the … [Read more...]
What Is the Collaborative Divorce Process?
How Does It Differ from Other Forms of Divorce? How Do You Know If It's Right for You? Your marriage has ended and the only way forward is through a divorce. But you're tired of all the rancor, or you may still have a good relationship with your … [Read more...]
Boating Accidents in Texas
What You Must Do After an Accident | Determining Liability after a Water-Related Accident According to statistics compiled by the federal government, the state of Texas ranks 7th in the nation for the number of private boats on its waterways, with … [Read more...]
Qualifying to File a Social Security Disability Claim
What Must You Show to Be Eligible for SSDI Benefits? You've been hurt, but not at work, or you're suffering from an illness that makes it difficult or impossible for you to work. You don't have any employer-sponsored disability insurance. Even … [Read more...]
