When a family loses a loved one as a result of an accident, who has the right to sue? Under Texas law, which family members have standing to sue and demand justice from the wrongdoer? Shouldn’t the victim’s brother or sister have the right? How about the grandparents? A fiancé? How about the boyfriend or girlfriend with whom the deceased…
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Negligent Security Cases In Texas
Is the Victim of a Crime Entitled to Financial Compensation? When there is a victim of a crime it is often asked if they are entitled to financial compensation and if so, from whom? Does an apartment complex, hotel, resort, or commercial property, owe a duty to its tenants/guests to provide security from crime? In this article, I will discuss…
Deaths and Injuries at Crosswalks in Texas: Understanding the Lisa Torry Smith Act
Quite often, tragic events lead to the creation of a new law. In October of 2017, a young mother by the name of Lisa Torry Smith was walking her son to his elementary school in Missouri City, a community near Houston. While in a crosswalk, a car that was making a left hand turn into the intersection struck them both,…
I Was Hurt in a Truck Accident Do I Need an Attorney?
5 Reasons Why You Need A Truck Accident Attorney in Houston If you have been injured in a truck accident in Texas, please know that you are not alone and please take comfort in knowing that you have help available to you from qualified attorneys who know how to handle these cases. Every day, we share our highways with millions…
The Many Ways in Which a Truck Can Cause You Serious Injuries
Texas, where I practice law, has more miles of interstate highways than any other state. In 2021 Texas ranked second only to California in the number of trucks registered in the state, with 14.6 million trucks operating on its roads. All this truck traffic comes with a price. According to the National Safety Council, in 2021 Texas led the…