We're a society on the go: a 2016 census estimated that there were about 1.8 cars per household in the U.S. that year. But, that mobility comes at a cost. In 2017, over 4.5 million people were hurt in auto accidents badly enough to require medical … [Read more...]
The Violence Against Women Act and its Application to Immigrant Victims of Crime
September 30, 2018, is the current expiration date for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a law originally enacted in 1994 that increases protection for both men and women suffering from domestic and dating violence. In July, House Democrats … [Read more...]
Importance of Medical Care, Treatment Compliance, and Medical Records, at Social Security
The first step in any claim for social security disability is proving that you have an impairment that prevents you from sustaining gainful activity. To prove the existence of an impairment, the social security administration looks to your medical … [Read more...]
What Does “Network” Doctor Mean in Workers’ Comp?
There has been much confusion as to what doctors an injured worker can or cannot visit for treatment. Many insurance companies offer network doctors that you must choose from in order to receive treatment under workers' comp. Usually, the first … [Read more...]
Military Divorce
One of the sad realities in Texas is that just over half of all marriages end in divorce. Perhaps due to the number of divorces, young attorneys fresh out of school often do divorces until they get their first job. It is also perhaps for this (and … [Read more...]
No Maintenance?
Some of us have watched the world go from high maintenance to at least lower maintenance in our lifetime. Automobiles that used to get 100 miles to the tire and seven miles to the gallon now allow us to put 50,000 miles on a tire and get 40 plus … [Read more...]
Probation Violations
If you’re sentenced to probation, your initial feeling might be relief because you’re not incarcerated, you can spend time with your family and in your community, and you can resume your life. But, probation doesn’t offer absolute freedom. An … [Read more...]
Filing Bankruptcy: A Legal Means to Reach Your Financial Goals
Everyone who has ever had a financial goal or dream never started with a plan to file for bankruptcy. But, unfortunate things happen – loss of a job, an illness in the family or divorce. All of these things can affect and impede your financial goals. … [Read more...]
Equifax Reveals Additional Breach of Security | Employees Face Insider Trading Charges
Additional Victims of Breach Disclosed Last fall, we discussed the legal ramifications of the data breach at credit reporting giant Equifax. At the time, it was believed that the security compromise had potentially affected approximately 143 million … [Read more...]
Who Has Liability When My Child Is Injured in a School Bus Accident?
Establishing Responsibility after a School Bus Crash It's a parent's worst nightmare—you put your child on the school bus every day and you trust that the driver will exercise good judgment and reasonable care, and that your children will be safe. … [Read more...]
New Supreme Court Decision May Help Reopen Old Deportation Orders
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued their most recent decisions last June, their decision in Pereira v. Sessions gave new hope to individuals that are currently barred from legally immigrating due to an old removal (deportation) order. In that … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations in Texas Criminal Prosecutions
Are There Time Limits on When a Criminal Case Must Be Initiated? There’s a longstanding principle in our legal system, known as the “statute of limitations,” that sets limits on the amount of time that may pass before a civil lawsuit is filed or a … [Read more...]
