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The Elements of a Standard Negligence Claim To prove someone liable for negligence, you need to prove the following facts: If you can prove every one of these facts, you can win your negligence claim. You don’t have to prove these facts ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’–that is the standard for a criminal prosecution.  All you […]

What Is Road Rash? Road rash, often called skin abrasion, results from scraping the skin across rough surfaces, such as pavement. Soft tissue damage can occur on exposed body areas, like elbows, knees, hands, face, shins, ankles, and shoulders.  There are different types of road rash, including: Road rash is categorized by degrees: Symptoms of […]

The Principle of Sovereign Immunity The ancient Latin legal principle of rex non potest peccare translates into English as ‘the king can do no wrong.’ In practice, all that really means is that you can’t sue the government without its permission.  That might sound unfair, but it makes sense when you think about it. After […]

Criminal Consequences If you are at fault for a car accident and someone is injured, it is possible that Texas might pursue a criminal prosecution against you. If this happens, you might be facing not only fines but jail or prison time as well. Under Texas criminal law, your mental state determines your criminal liability. […]

Many factors may contribute to your odds of dying in a car accident. These include the type of vehicle you are in, how many other vehicles are involved, whether you were wearing a safety belt, and the type of accident (such as a roll-over accident). If you or someone you know was injured in a […]

Understanding the types of rear-end accident injuries that can occur and the typical recovery process is essential to obtaining the compensation you need after a crash. Common Types of Rear-End Accident Injuries Rear-end accidents can produce multiple types of injuries. These can range from minor cuts and bruises to life-altering catastrophic injuries. While some rear-end […]

What Is Yielding the Right of Way? Yielding the right of way means letting another car, pedestrian, or cyclist go before you in specific situations. For example, if another car arrives before you at a four-way stop, you let it go first. Simple, right? Why Is It Important To Yield the Right of Way? Yielding […]

A Brief History of CTE The first known observations of symptoms similar to those of CTE can be traced back to the 1920s when a condition known as “punch drunk syndrome” was used to describe certain boxers. Those identified with such a condition often exhibited slurred speech, tremors, and various issues of cognitive impairment.  Over […]

Knowing the steps of the retainment process and the questions to ask during them can help you feel prepared and confident as you work to find the best personal injury lawyer in Dallas, TX. 1. Do Your Research Finding the right Dallas personal injury attorney begins with proper research.  There are thousands of personal injury […]

How Contingency Fees Work  Most lawyers work for an hourly rate, on a retainer, or for contingency fees. The majority of personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.  Working on contingency means that: If you are concerned that you cannot afford to pursue compensation for your injuries, you may benefit from a contingency […]