The United States Supreme Court issued an unsigned order on Monday, allowing a very limited version of the travel ban the President attempted to implement by executive order in January. The original travel ban would have imposed a total ban, for a … [Read more...]
What Happens to My Workers Comp Case If I Move out of Texas?
Since you have lifetime medical benefits for the injuries that have been deemed accepted by the insurance carrier, you can pick up treatment wherever you move. You would need to locate a doctor that is willing to treat you for your workers’ … [Read more...]
Social Security Is Not Going to Sustain You In Your Golden Years
The first US Disability Program was the Civil War Pension program which began during the civil war in 1862. It provided benefits for soldiers with disabilities “incurred as a direct consequence of ... military duty.” Widows and orphans could receive … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Sued!
Nothing makes one’s stomach tie up in knots faster than being served with a creditor lawsuit. It’s hardly ever a good thing when the sheriff or constable is looking for you to serve you with legal documents. So, you’ve been sued. Now what? There are … [Read more...]
Three Misconceptions About Estate Planning
1. I’LL GET AROUND TO IT Seventy percent of Texans never get around to preparing for their death or disability. They rationalize that when they get old or sick or hurt they will see a lawyer about some documents to protect their family. This is like … [Read more...]
Criminal Responsibilities For The Conduct Of Another
CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ANOTHER Section 7.02 Penal Code: There are situations where a person may be held criminally responsible for the conduct of someone else. This is called the "Law of Parties." This is truly a way where a … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Are Hurt on Summer Vacation
It's summer!! School's out and the weather is great. Time to start preparing for that vacation you planned last winter. And there's even better news! Gas prices are still the lowest they've been in nearly a decade, so it won't cost you an arm and a … [Read more...]
Zoo Train Derailment Update
New information has been released from the June 1 Louisville Zoo train derailment that left more than 20 people injured. Apparently the accident happened on the driver’s first day. The 18 year-old operator of the train had just begun driving the … [Read more...]
Repetitive Trauma Injury
A repetitive trauma injury, as opposed to a specific injury, occurs when there is repeated exposure to harmful activities in the work place. These might be any constant motions that you have to do for work each day every day. Examples are: data … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Frequent Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?
Knowing the Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Can Help You Ride Safer Motorcyclists have long been at much greater risk of accident and injury on the nation's roadways, with a fatality rate more than 30 times that of other motorists. Some of … [Read more...]
Guiding You Through Divorce
Last month I wrote about all of the Paperwork involved in finishing up a divorce. Among the things you must do is visit with an Estate Planning attorney. Mr. Bailey’s article this month will cover that. I also suggest that you visit with a counselor. … [Read more...]
Update on Sanctuary Cities in Texas
Here is the latest on the Sanctuary Cities law in Texas. On May 8th, the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, signed the ban on Sanctuary Cities law in Texas. It will begin on September 1, 2017. This law sets the criminal and civil penalties for local … [Read more...]
