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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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,…
What Is The Best Way to Choose Your Personal Injury Attorney?
You need a personal injury lawyer but you do not know any? How do you find the best one for your case? How about the one the tow truck driver recommended? Or the one the emergency room clerk or the funeral home employee told you about? Or, how about the one you see advertised on television all the time? You…
Six Things To Know About Suing Doctors And Hospitals In Texas
From the Law Offices of Robert Rodriguez Can I sue my doctor? Can I sue the hospital? I get these questions all the time, but the answers are not always simple. Suing healthcare providers, a practice commonly referred to as medical malpractice, is governed by Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. It creates a very specialized…