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What Is a Statute of Limitations in a Texas Personal Injury Case? A statute of limitations is the deadline for pursuing a legal claim by filing a lawsuit with the court. Statutes of limitations apply in civil and criminal actions. However, the deadlines vary depending on the type of claim or case being tried in court. All […]

Luckily, you can be reimbursed for your lost wages and other employment benefits if another party caused your injury. An experienced Dallas car accident lawyer at the Jay Murray Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers will ensure that you recover all damages you’re entitled to under Texas law. Contact our personal injury law firm today at (214) 855-1420 to schedule a free […]

Quick Answer: Can You Dispute Fault in a Texas Car Accident? Yes, you can absolutely dispute fault, and in many cases, you most definitely should. Tons of drivers assume that once a decision is made on the scene or during an initial insurance review, the case is completely closed.  The reality is that fault is […]

What Are Non-Economic Damages in a Texas Personal Injury Case? Non-economic damages are a type of compensatory damage in a personal injury case. They compensate you for the pain and suffering you experienced because of the accident and your injuries. Common examples of non-economic damages in a Dallas personal injury case include: Physical Pain and […]

Personal injury cases in Texas arise from many situations. Common personal injury cases include, but are not limited to: The best way to find out if you have a personal injury claim is to meet with our Dallas personal injury attorney for a free consultation. We review your case, advise you of your legal options, […]

Elements of a Punitive Damages Claim The legal elements of a Texas punitive damages claim are: The defendant is liable to the injury victim for personal injury compensation; and The defendant injured the victim through fraud, malice, or gross negligence. The victim must prove the defendant’s liability for punitive damages by the standard of “clear and convincing […]

What Is Property? Property is something that a person or entity can own. Two major classifications of property are real property and personal property. Real property refers to land and the structures on land. Personal property is all other types of property, including: Cars Furniture Art Clothing Pets Everyone owns some property. Insurance helps protect against the […]

Proving Negligence: The Prima Facie Case In a personal injury case, the burden of proof is on you (the injury victim) to establish your claim. If you cannot prove your claim by a “preponderance of the evidence” (about a 51% likelihood), a court will dismiss your case, and the claim will go no further. On the other […]

Calculating How Much Your Pain and Suffering Damages Are Worth Calculating the value of pain and suffering damages can be complicated. No two cases are alike, and people do not suffer similarly. The same injury could cause one person significant pain and suffering while another person might experience less. For that reason, an online pain […]