Civil Litigation
Understanding How Damages Are Calculated and Awarded in Personal Injury Cases
Introduction When accidents happen and injuries occur due to the negligence of another party, the legal system allows victims to seek compensation for their losses. This compensation, known as “damages,” is designed to help individuals recover financially and emotionally from the harm they’ve suffered. In this blog, we’ll delve into a few of the intricacies…
Read MoreNavigating the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases: Your Time to Seek Compensation
Introduction Imagine this: you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, and you’re certain that you deserve compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial toll it has taken on you. But did you know that there’s a crucial time limit within which you must file a lawsuit to seek compensation? This legal time frame…
Read MoreSevere Injuries: When to Enlist the Help of a Personal Injury Attorney
Enlisting the help of a personal injury attorney is advisable in certain situations to protect your rights, navigate complex legal processes, and maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation. While it’s possible to handle minor personal injury claims on your own, there are instances where the expertise and representation of an attorney are invaluable. Here…
Read MoreHow Do Personal Injury Attorneys Normally Handle Accident Cases?
After you’ve been injured in an accident, hiring a personal injury attorney can greatly benefit your case. A skilled attorney will navigate the legal complexities, advocate for your rights, and help you seek fair compensation for your injuries and losses. Here’s how a personal injury attorney is likely to handle your case: Initial Consultation The…
Read MoreHow Can You Afford The Lawsuit?
In almost all situations, there is this universal question: How can I afford to be involved in this lawsuit? The question is one asked by both plaintiffs (the ones bringing the lawsuit), and defendants (those receiving the punches). Let’s take a brief look. Attorneys fees are permitted to be awarded in Texas in three instances:…
Read MoreDid Someone Breach My Contract?
You thought you had a deal, but if you did, why do you have nothing to show for it? As a lawyer who has tried many contract lawsuits, I get asked the question quite often as to whether a contract was made, and if it was, was it breached? Well, let’s look at the basics.…
Read MoreWe Should Not Be Surprised To Hear Of Fraud In Covering Up Nursing Home Deaths
The New York Times reports today that investigators looking into the eight deaths at the Florida nursing home last week, are finding resident medical records to be “replete with late entries” whereby the staff came along after the fact and made entries that were supposed to have been made at the time of treatment. For someone…
Read MoreAbuse And Assaults In Nursing Homes Going Unreported
A recent report by the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office warns that it has found that 1 in 4 cases of sexual assault and abuse in America’s nursing homes is going unreported to police. Although the report is preliminary, it was based on a large sampling of cases in 33 states. Having handled…
Read MoreBig Mouths Can Lead To Big Lawsuits
The Austin American-Statesman reports today that Nancy Grace and several media outlets are being sued by an Austin, Texas dentist targeted in one of Grace’s broadcasts. The show focused on the fallout from yet another anesthesia-related death of a child during a dental procedure. Sadly, children dying during these procedures is becoming all too commonplace, and I for…
Read MoreHealthcare Cheaters Pay, But Most Get Away With It
The owner of Apple of Your Eye Healthcare Services, Inc., Wilbert James Veasey, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, to 210 months in prison. Not insignificantly, he was also ordered to pay $23,123,897.18 in restitution to Medicare. I emphasize that figure so that it might soak in just how easy it…
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